Tech riderRev. 3 Oct 2026
- 1Runs oniOS
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformsiOS, iPadOS
- 4System software supportYes
- 5Save statesYes
- 6Cheat supportYes
- 7Online multiplayerYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com, apps.apple.com
Overview
Folium is ranked #14 of 14 in Nintendo 3DS emulators on Specifiction. It runs on iOS. There is no free plan.
Folium plans and pricing
All plansFolium $2.99 once iPhone and iPad · Requires iOS 16.0 or later / iPadOS 16.0 or later apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Compared on Nintendo 3DS emulators
- Free plan
- Nogithub.com
- Supported platforms
- iOS, iPadOSgithub.com
- System software support
- Yesgithub.com
- Save states
- Yesgithub.com
- Cheat support
- Yesgithub.com
- Online multiplayer
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Folium is a multi-system emulation app for retro console and handheld gaming on Apple devices.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The listing names WonderSwan, WonderSwan Color, ColecoVision, Nintendo 3DS, DS, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, NES, SNES, Genesis, Mega Drive, and PlayStation 1.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Controllers
- Listed supported controllers include Backbone One, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controller, PlayStation DualSense and DualShock 4, and Xbox Series S and X controllers.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- User supplied files
- Folium does not provide games or system files; users must provide them.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Device requirements
- The listing requires iOS 16.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 16.0 or later on iPad.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Performance limitation
- The listing says emulation may be slow on older devices depending on the emulated console or handheld.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The developer indicates that the app does not collect data; Apple says this developer-provided privacy information has not been verified by Apple.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Extra purchase
- The listing shows an in-app purchase named Extra Features for $1.99.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Accessibility
- The listing identifies a dark interface as a supported accessibility feature.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Recent features
- The listing’s update notes describe importing custom artwork, game and system file import controls, and save-state and in-game saving support for the Grape core.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Multiplayer
- Update notes describe Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection support for online multiplayer using custom servers.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Support channel
- The listing’s update notes ask users to add issues to the Folium GitHub repository.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The App Store identifies Jarrod Norwell as the developer and seller.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Organization location
- The Folium GitHub organization profile lists Australia.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Nintendo 3DS Emulators in 2026#14 of 14
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Sources
- github.com/folium-app/Folium· checked 3 Oct 2026
- apps.apple.com/us/app/folium/id6498623389· checked 3 Oct 2026
- github.com/folium-app· checked 3 Oct 2026