EMUspace vs AetherSX2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EMUspace
Experience classic PlayStation and PSP games on your iPhone. This app consolidates your game library, offering touch controls and flexible display options. Play for free or unlock advanced features with a Pro subscription.
- PS1 and PSP emulation
- On-screen and external controller support
- Game library with cover art
- Save states and quick loading (Pro)
- Portrait and landscape play
- Import compatible game files
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Play your own PS1 and PSP games on iPhone with EMUspace. One emulator brings classic home console and handheld games into a single library, with touch controls and portrait or landscape play. YOUR GAMES, ONE LIBRARY Import compatible game files from Files or supported ZIP, 7z and TAR archives. Organize your collection with cover art and launch a game from its library card. Games are not included; bring files you own or are authorized to use. PLAY YOUR WAY • PS1 and PSP emulation in one app • On-screen buttons and analog controls • Portrait and landscape layouts • A game library with cover art • Save states and quick loading with EMUspace Pro • Optional autosave on exit with Pro • Compatible external gamepads and additional controller skins with Pro PLAY FREE, UNLOCK MORE WITH PRO Play without a time limit in the free version. An optional EMUspace Pro subscription unlocks save and load, autosave, external gamepads, additional skins, cheat codes and EMUspace Console for playing on a connected TV. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. COMPATIBILITY Performance and compatibility vary by game and device. No games or BIOS files are bundled. Import only game files and any optional BIOS files you have the right to use. EMUspace is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony. PlayStation, PS1 and PSP are names used to identify compatible systems; all trademarks belong to their respective owners. Support: support@emuspace.app Privacy Policy: https://emuspace.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://emuspace.app/terms-of-use.html
AetherSX2
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.
- Step-by-step emulator setup tutorials
- Interactive tools
- Resolution calculator
- Performance estimator
- File format guide
- Game compatibility database
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AetherSX2 is the essential guide for PS2 emulation on mobile. Use AetherSX2 to set up your emulator with step-by-step tutorials and interactive tools. AetherSX2 includes a resolution calculator, performance estimator, and file format guide. Browse 50+ games in the AetherSX2 compatibility database. AetherSX2 helps you optimize every setting for the best experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EMUspace at 3.9 against AetherSX2's 3.4. EMUspace also leads on ads (none vs shown). AetherSX2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (65 vs 16). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. EMUspace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. AetherSX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
EMUspace holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 65 respectively.
| Parameter | EMUspace | AetherSX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (16 ratings) — better | 3.4 (65 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 65 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artem Lavrentiev | HARRY PEREZ |
In-app purchases
EMUspace
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
AetherSX2
No in-app purchases









