Comparison

Aether vs MyCropResize

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aether

Features
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Aether turns your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac. Speak or type a command on your phone, and your Mac responds — open apps, switch focus, run workflows, and more. No cloud account, no relay servers. Aether talks to a small companion app on your Mac directly over your local Wi-Fi network. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Install the free Aether companion on your Mac. 2. Scan the QR code shown by the Mac menu bar app. 3. Start sending commands by voice or text. — WHAT YOU CAN DO — • Open, focus, and quit Mac apps from your iPhone • Run multi-step workflows with a single natural-language request • Use voice mode for hands-free control • Watch live progress as your Mac executes each step • Switch between paired Macs from the sidebar — DESIGNED FOR SPEED — • Pairing takes seconds with a single QR scan • Commands execute on your local network — fast and private • Modern SwiftUI interface, optimized for one-handed use • Haptic feedback and live status indicators — PRIVACY FIRST — • No accounts, no sign-up • No cloud relay — your commands go straight from iPhone to your Mac • Voice transcription happens on-device using Apple's Speech framework • Aether does not collect, track, or share any personal data — REQUIREMENTS — • A Mac running the free Aether companion app • iPhone and Mac on the same Wi-Fi network • iOS 17 or later Aether is open source. Built for people who want their Mac to listen — without sending anything to the cloud.

About

MyCropResize

Features
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MyCropResize is a screenshot preparation tool built for iOS developers. Crop and resize your screenshots to the exact dimensions required by the App Store — in just a few taps. [Features] ā–  Preset Resize One-tap resize to standard App Store sizes: iPhone 6.7", 6.5", and 5.5". ā–  Free Crop Drag to select any area and crop freely, preserving the natural aspect ratio of your selection. ā–  JPEG / PNG Export Choose your preferred format and save directly to your photo library. ā–  Recent History Quickly reopen recently edited images to speed up batch processing. [Who it's for] • Independent app developers • Anyone who needs clean, correctly sized screenshots fast • Those who prefer simple tools without unnecessary features No ads. No in-app purchases. Completely free.

Screenshots

Aether4 screens
MyCropResize3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyCropResize at daily against Aether's every 4 days. Aether's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aether ships an update every 4 days, MyCropResize daily. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Aether versus MyCropResize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAetherMyCropResize
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Zen Cloud LLCkeisuke arai

In-app purchases

None

Aether

No in-app purchases

None

MyCropResize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aether free?
Aether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyCropResize free?
MyCropResize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aether or MyCropResize have ads?
Neither Aether nor MyCropResize shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aether or MyCropResize?
Aether ships an update every 4 days, and MyCropResize daily. Most recently, Aether was updated on October 8, 2026 and MyCropResize on October 8, 2026.

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