# EMUspace vs AetherSX2

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMUspace | AetherSX2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emuspace-ps1-and-psp-emulator/id6800645048/reviews)** | [3.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aethersx2/id6811866034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **65** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 122 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Lavrentiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859996061) | [HARRY PEREZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783068306) |

## What reviewers say

### EMUspace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emuspace-ps1-and-psp-emulator/id6800645048)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### 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 EMUspace free?

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

### Is AetherSX2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EMUspace or AetherSX2?

EMUspace is rated higher. EMUspace averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while AetherSX2 averages 3.4 from 65 ratings.

### Do EMUspace or AetherSX2 have ads?

AetherSX2 shows ads; EMUspace 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.*