# MateDrive vs aether

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MateDrive at 18.0 against aether's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MateDrive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and aether sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | MateDrive | aether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daily Prompt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873164172) | [Matteo Zappia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763792478) |

## What reviewers say

### MateDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matedrive-teslamate-client/id6759969639)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MateDrive Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| MateDrive Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| MateDrive Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### aether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-remote-deck-controlpad/id6761128470)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aether PRO | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MateDrive free?

MateDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is aether free?

aether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MateDrive or aether have ads?

Neither MateDrive nor aether shows ads.

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