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LunaDS

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Spec score 7.8 #8 of 14 in Nintendo 3DS Emulators

What it is

LunaDS emulates Nintendo DS, DSi, and 3DS systems on iOS, with support for their native menu systems. It automatically resumes a game from where you left off, and the maker says 3DS games can be saved and loaded instantly. The App Store listing also describes local multiplayer for DS and DSi and says the app works offline. Custom skins made for Delta and Manic are supported. The maker says the app is optimized for Apple hardware. LunaDS has a free plan at free, plus two optional in-app purchases: a LunaDS Supporter Unlock for $2 as a one-time purchase and a Donation for $2, paid once. The App Store listing requires iOS 17.6 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 17.6 or later on iPad. The app does not include games or system files; users must provide their own legally obtained backups and BIOS files. The maker links to an App Store download and says a JIT IPA will be available soon.

Spec sheet

What it does
LunaDS emulates Nintendo DS, DSi, and 3DS systems on iOS.Read 2 Oct 2026 · lunads.cloud
Privacy
The developer reports that the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Support
The maker lists [email protected] as its contact email.Read 2 Oct 2026 · lunads.cloud
Auto-resume
The app automatically loads a game from where the user left off.Read 2 Oct 2026 · lunads.cloud
Availability
The maker links to an App Store download, while its website says the JIT IPA will be available soon.Read 2 Oct 2026 · lunads.cloud
Device requirements
The App Store listing requires iOS 17.6 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 17.6 or later for iPad.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
DS multiplayer
The App Store listing says LunaDS supports local multiplayer for DS and DSi.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Game files
The App Store listing says LunaDS does not include games or system files and users must provide their own legally obtained backups and BIOS files.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
GitHub
The maker says its GitHub code is being prepared and news will follow.Read 2 Oct 2026 · lunads.cloud
Menus
The app supports the native menu systems for DSi, DS, and 3DS.Read 2 Oct 2026 · lunads.cloud
Offline use
The App Store listing describes the app as fully offline.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Performance
The maker says the app is optimized for Apple hardware.Read 2 Oct 2026 · lunads.cloud
Save states
The maker says users can save and load 3DS games instantly.Read 2 Oct 2026 · lunads.cloud
Skins
LunaDS supports custom skins made for Delta and Manic.Read 2 Oct 2026 · lunads.cloud

Plans and prices

Free Free No paywall Read 2 Oct 2026 · lunads.cloud
Donation $2, paid once In-app purchase Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
LunaDS Supporter Unlock $2, paid once In-app purchase Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports DS, DSi, and 3DS systems
  • Automatically resumes games
  • Works offline
  • DS and DSi local multiplayer is listed

Limits

  • Requires iOS 17.6 or later on iPhone
  • Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later on iPad
  • Does not include games or system files

Who it suits

LunaDS suits iPhone and iPad users seeking DS, DSi, and 3DS emulation, including offline play and DS or DSi local multiplayer. Users need to provide their own legally obtained game backups and BIOS files.

Verdict

LunaDS provides emulation across three Nintendo systems, with offline use and automatic resume. Its device requirements and need for user-provided game and system files are important to check first.

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