# GBA Emulator vs AetherSX2

The clearest difference is rating: GBA Emulator at 4.6 against AetherSX2's 3.4. GBA Emulator also leads on ads (none vs shown). AetherSX2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GBA Emulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. AetherSX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

GBA Emulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 65 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GBA Emulator | AetherSX2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gba-emulator-retro-games/id6757802723/reviews)** | [3.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aethersx2/id6811866034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 41 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Lavrentiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859996061) | [HARRY PEREZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783068306) |

## What reviewers say

### GBA Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gba-emulator-retro-games/id6757802723)

Transform your iPhone into a retro gaming console. This emulator offers smooth performance, HD scaling, and auto-save features for your legally owned game backups. Customize controls with touch or a Bluetooth gamepad.

**Highlights:** HD Video Mode, Smooth 60 FPS Performance, Fast Forward Gameplay, Haptic Feedback, Auto-Save & States, Bluetooth Controller Support, Easy Game Import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### 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 GBA Emulator free?

GBA Emulator 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, GBA Emulator or AetherSX2?

GBA Emulator is rated higher. GBA Emulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while AetherSX2 averages 3.4 from 65 ratings.

### Do GBA Emulator or AetherSX2 have ads?

AetherSX2 shows ads; GBA Emulator does not.

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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.*