# Grimzone vs AetherSX2

The clearest difference is rating: Grimzone at 4.1 against AetherSX2's 3.4. Grimzone also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). AetherSX2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grimzone sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. AetherSX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grimzone holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 75 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grimzone | AetherSX2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimzone-last-day-survival/id6748891882/reviews)** | [3.4 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aethersx2/id6811866034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHEELY APPS (CHILI APPS), TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674696925) | [HARRY PEREZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783068306) |

## What reviewers say

### Grimzone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimzone-last-day-survival/id6748891882)

Immerse yourself in a brutal post-apocalyptic world where survival depends on your instincts. Scavenge, craft weapons, and battle marauders in this intense survival simulator. Master resource management and tactical combat to endure the last days on Earth.

**Highlights:** Resource scavenging and management, Weapon crafting and building, Tactical FPS combat against marauders, Exploration of three distinct hostile zones, Base building and upgrades, Inventory management challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tools Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Survivor Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food & Med | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resources Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| 600 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Raider Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Inventory Slots | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Locker | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Backpack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5400 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 11700 coins | $29.99 | 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 Grimzone free?

Grimzone 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, Grimzone or AetherSX2?

Grimzone is rated higher. Grimzone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while AetherSX2 averages 3.4 from 75 ratings.

### Do Grimzone or AetherSX2 have ads?

Both Grimzone 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.*