# Space Blaster vs AetherSX2

The clearest difference is rating: Space Blaster at 5.0 against AetherSX2's 3.4. AetherSX2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (65 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Blaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AetherSX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Blaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AetherSX2 has 65 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Blaster | AetherSX2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-blaster-retro-shooter/id6741807489/reviews)** | [3.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aethersx2/id6811866034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 174 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jerome Dusanter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795706328) | [HARRY PEREZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783068306) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-blaster-retro-shooter/id6741807489)

Engage in intense, fast-paced space combat inspired by classic arcade games. Pilot your ship through challenging missions, defeat epic bosses, and compete on global leaderboards. Features nostalgic visuals, destructible environments, and numerous power-ups.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced space combat, Nostalgic pixel-art visuals, Two full missions with 16 levels, 16 epic boss battles, Destructible environments, Power-ups and achievements, Online leaderboard

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (One-Time Purchase) | $3.99 | one-time |


### AetherSX2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aethersx2/id6811866034)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Blaster free?

Space Blaster 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, Space Blaster or AetherSX2?

Space Blaster is rated higher. Space Blaster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AetherSX2 averages 3.4 from 65 ratings.

### Do Space Blaster or AetherSX2 have ads?

Both Space Blaster and AetherSX2 show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*