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iDOS 3

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Spec score 7.2 #20 of 26 in MS-DOS Emulators

Spec sheet

Purpose
iDOS 3 runs classic DOS games on iPhone and iPad, and can also be used for word processing and casual programming.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Privacy
The App Store listing reports that the developer indicated the app does not collect data, and says that information has not been verified by Apple.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Support
The maker directs bug reports to the GitHub project or @litchiedev on Twitter; the App Store listing also provides [email protected] for support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · litchie.com
Audio
The listing names MT-32 emulation, MIDI sound fonts, and cue sheet CD images with compressed OGG, MP3, or FLAC audio tracks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Emulator
The maker describes iDOS as based on DOSBox version 0.74-3.Read 7 Oct 2026 · litchie.com
External input
The listing says Bluetooth keyboards and mice are supported on iOS 14 or later, and external Bluetooth game controllers are supported.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Game controls
Its virtual gamepad has customizable key bindings, and its D-pad can be switched to joystick mode.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On-screen keyboard
It provides a PC-compatible on-screen keyboard with layouts for different devices and orientations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Open source
The maker links the project as open source, and its GitHub README says the source code is released under GPLv2.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platform requirement
The App Store listing requires iOS 15 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 15 or later on iPad, and lists Mac compatibility for macOS 12 or later on an Apple M1 chip or later.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Private builds
The maker says Patreon supporters can receive private device builds that last one year and require the device UDID.Read 7 Oct 2026 · litchie.com
Recent features
Version 3.3 supports adjusting speed by tapping the cycles window and supports a Documentation folder in a game package.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

iDOS 3 $4.99, paid once iPhone and iPad app · Requires iOS 15.0 or later Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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