Comparison

Gamma vs AetherSX2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gamma

This app allows you to play your favorite PlayStation 1 games on your device. It offers enhanced graphics, controller customization, and cloud syncing for save states. Enjoy a superior gaming experience with easy file import and cheat code support.

Highlights
  • Enhanced hi-resolution graphics
  • Customizable controller skins
  • Save state syncing via cloud
  • Cheat codes system
  • Wide file format support
  • Hardware controller support
Features
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You heard about Gamma, the BEST PlayStation(tm) 1 game emulator, now see it for yourself! Gamma is a fully featured video game console emulator that's simple to use. Play your favorite console games in seconds. Gamma has the best looking user interface, complete with instant cover artwork, custom controller skins, previews, save state syncing, and more! It has achievements, enhanced hi-resolution graphics up to 8x resolution, supports external controllers and screen mirroring for multiplayer, and even supports analog controls. There's even a built-in skin editor, a community download center to share saves, and guides for those who are new to emulation. It's easy to use and fun to play! Featuring: Cheat codes system: - Your favorite cheat codes are ready to go Incredibly compatible: - Try your favorite game and be amazed - We have the best game compatibility Graphically superior: - Renders at the highest resolution - Fullscreen stretch mode in landscape viewing - Widescreen options for 3D games - Beautiful controller skins supporting analog controls File support: - CUE+BIN support - CHD, PBP, ISO, and MDS - Multidisc support - 7zip, Zip, RAR, and ECM archives Cheat Codes: - Access all your cheat codes right in the game! Usability: - Screenshots to share the action - Memory card management - Help center with support if you're stuck Hardware Controller Support: - Supports your favorite console, PC bluetooth, and MFi game controllers. - Bluetooth & wired keyboards are also supported! - Analog sticks can be mapped to analog controls on games that support analog sticks! Sync: - Use your Google Drive or DropBox service to sync your files. - Automatically backs up your save states. Import options: - From your browser - From your device's storage that is also easily transferred to by AirDrop - From your desktop, just drag and drop Save States: - Save and load a game at any point. - Automatically save your progress. Controller Skins: - Comes with well-crafted portrait and landscape controllers. - Create your own controller skins. Game Cover Artwork: - Sets your game cover artwork to your titles. Thank you for 15 years of your support! * Gamma is in no way affiliated with Sony, Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., Sony Corporation, Sony Group Corporation, PlayStation, or any of their products. Gamma is in no way affiliated with PPSSPP, Delta, Folium, and RetroArch. Sony is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Group Corporation. PlayStation, PSone, and DUALSHOCK are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. * Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Privacy Policy and Gamma Service Terms: https://www.zodttd.com/gamma/policy/

About

AetherSX2

This app provides a comprehensive guide for setting up and optimizing PS2 emulation on mobile devices. It offers tutorials, tools like a resolution calculator and performance estimator, and a compatibility database for over 50 games.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step emulator setup tutorials
  • Interactive tools
  • Resolution calculator
  • Performance estimator
  • File format guide
  • Game compatibility database
Features
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AetherSX2 is the essential guide for PS2 emulation on mobile. Use AetherSX2 to set up your emulator with step-by-step tutorials and interactive tools. AetherSX2 includes a resolution calculator, performance estimator, and file format guide. Browse 50+ games in the AetherSX2 compatibility database. AetherSX2 helps you optimize every setting for the best experience.

Screenshots

Gamma4 screens
AetherSX24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gamma at 4.8 against AetherSX2's 3.4. Gamma also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 65). AetherSX2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gamma sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AetherSX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gamma holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gamma has 11K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gamma versus AetherSX2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGammaAetherSX2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better3.4 (65 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better65
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZODTTD LLCHARRY PEREZ

Bugs and requests

Gamma

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when customizing controls
  • Some games freeze or have graphical issues
  • Dropbox sync not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiple controller support
  • Customizable button layouts
  • More display/graphics settings
  • Ability to load .cue files

AetherSX2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Gamma

Subscriptions4
  • Great Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Fantastic Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Incredible Supporter$4.991 Month
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  • Greatest Supporter Of All Time$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Gamma Pro - Remove Ads$4.99
None

AetherSX2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gamma free?
Gamma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AetherSX2 free?
AetherSX2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gamma or AetherSX2?
Gamma is rated higher. Gamma averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while AetherSX2 averages 3.4 from 65 ratings.
Do Gamma or AetherSX2 have ads?
Both Gamma and AetherSX2 show ads.

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