Aethir Edge vs Acurast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aethir Edge
Manage and optimize your device with sophisticated tools directly from your smartphone. Monitor device status in real-time, enjoy a seamless setup, and access comprehensive control features for peak performance. Experience enhanced tech and stay connected.
- Real-time device status monitoring
- Seamless setup process
- Comprehensive control features
- Device performance optimization
- Enhanced connectivity
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Discover the future of connectivity with Aethir Edge! Our app offers you sophisticated tools to manage and optimize your device directly from your smartphone. Monitor your device's status in real-time, engage with a seamless setup process, and access comprehensive control features to ensure your device performs at its best. Edge into the DePIN Future with enhanced tech experiences that keep you connected and in control. Join our community and enhance your tech experience today!
Acurast
Transform your iPhone into a node for a decentralized cloud network. Earn cryptocurrency rewards by allowing your device to process small compute jobs for developers. No technical expertise is required to participate and contribute to a distributed infrastructure.
- Turn iPhone into a decentralized node
- Earn ACU crypto rewards
- No technical setup required
- Jobs run in a secure sandbox
- Contribute to DePIN network
- Minimal battery impact
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Turn your iPhone into part of a decentralized cloud, and receive ACU rewards for it. Acurast lets your phone run small compute jobs for developers. In return, you receive ACU rewards for the work your phone completes. No technical setup needed: if you have a spare iPhone or one sitting on a charger, you can take part. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Acurast and create your account. 2. Pair your phone as a Processor. It takes about a minute. 3. Start Acurast. Your phone picks up compute jobs and collects rewards as it works. BEST SETUP A spare iPhone on a charger and Wi-Fi is ideal. Start Acurast, let the screen dim, and your phone contributes compute to the network. YOUR PHONE STAYS YOURS - Jobs run in a sandbox, separate from your photos, messages and other apps. - Acurast doesn't collect data linked to your identity. WHAT IS DEPIN? DePIN stands for decentralized physical infrastructure network: real devices owned by everyday people instead of one company's data center. Acurast is a DePIN for compute. Developers use Acurast to run apps and AI models on thousands of phones, without depending on a single cloud provider. Rewards depend on the jobs your phone completes and are not guaranteed. Join the Acurast Cloud Rebellion and make your phone part of the unstoppable cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Acurast at 96% against Aethir Edge's 0%. Acurast also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (207 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Acurast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acurast has 207 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Aethir Edge's written reviews are positive against 96% of Acurast's.
Aethir Edge ships an update fortnightly, Acurast monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Aethir Edge | Acurast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (8 ratings) | 4.8 (207 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 96.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 207 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AEAI PTE. LTD. | Acurast |
Customer experience
Aethir Edge
Acurast
Bugs and requests
Aethir Edge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Acurast
Reported bugs
2 issues- Recent update causing app to crash after extended use
- Inconsistent earnings reporting
Requested features
2 requests- Background mode to continue earning while device is locked
- More device compatibility (older/Android)
In-app purchases
Aethir Edge
No in-app purchases
Acurast
No in-app purchases
