# PixelDock vs AetherSX2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AetherSX2 at none against PixelDock's 3. AetherSX2 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). PixelDock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelDock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AetherSX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelDock | AetherSX2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldock-retro-emulator/id6796254643/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 429 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Antonio Salinas Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803226958) | [HARRY PEREZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783068306) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelDock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldock-retro-emulator/id6796254643)

This app consolidates numerous classic game consoles and computers into a single application. It features automatic cover art, quick save states, and organized game libraries. Premium features include cloud sync and social functionalities.

**Highlights:** Multi-console support, Automatic cover art, Quick save/load states, Bluetooth/MFi controller support, Wi-Fi file transfer, Cloud save synchronization (premium), Social chat and voice calls (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### AetherSX2

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelDock free?

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

### Is AetherSX2 free?

AetherSX2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PixelDock or AetherSX2 have ads?

AetherSX2 shows ads; PixelDock 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.*