# Cards 52 vs AetherSX2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AetherSX2 at none against Cards 52's 8. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cards 52 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. AetherSX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cards 52 | AetherSX2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.3 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aethersx2/id6811866034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **70** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 64 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohannad Ahmad Azzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174317379) | [HARRY PEREZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783068306) |

## What reviewers say

### Cards 52

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-52/id6797496220)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| إزالة الإعلانات — أسبوعي | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| إزالة الإعلانات — شهري | $2.99 | per month |
| إزالة الإعلانات — سنوي | $14.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 عملة + 500 مجانًا | $3.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 عملة + 2,000 مجانًا | $7.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 عملة + 8,000 مجانًا | $14.99 | one-time |
| 75,000 عملة + 25,000 مجانًا | $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 Cards 52 free?

Cards 52 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AetherSX2 free?

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

### Do Cards 52 or AetherSX2 have ads?

Both Cards 52 and AetherSX2 show ads.

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