Although it can detect various types of malware, SUPERAntiSpyware is not designed to replace antivirus software.

In 2011, SUPERAntiSpyware received a "DISMAL" rating from PC Magazine, which complained that it had no real-time protection and the lowest detection rate and lowest score in a malware removal test.

[4] Both the freeware and commercial version received a 4 out of 5 star average user rating on CNET's Download.com website.

The transaction was structured as an acquisition of assets with a cash purchase price of $8.5 million.

All employees, including the founder, Nick Skrepetos, joined the acquirer.