# CloudpilotEmu — A PalmOS handheld emulator

> PalmOS handheld emulator for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Speckner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudpilotemu/id6478502699 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Speckner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733047549)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudpilotemu/id6478502699/reviews.md

## What is CloudpilotEmu?

CloudpilotEmu runs PalmOS handhelds on modern devices. It emulates a wide range of devices up to PalmOS 4.1 and the Palm Tungsten E2 for PalmOS 5. Its features include:

* Continuous state saves — reopen the app and continue right where you left off
* Export and import of savestate files
* Switch between multiple emulation sessions
* Direct installation and export of .prc and .pdb files
* Realistic emulation of timers and device speed
* Emulated SD cards and memory sticks
* File browser for managing memory cards
* Audio emulation
* Keyboard input on OS4 and earlier
* Clipboard integration on OS4 and earlier
* Network support (including network HotSync) on OS4 and earlier

This app enables you to run CloudpilotEmu on your iPhone or iPad as a native app.

## Key features

- PalmOS handheld emulation
- Supports PalmOS 4.1 and 5
- Continuous state saves
- Savestate file import/export
- Manage .prc and .pdb files
- Emulated SD cards and memory sticks
- Audio emulation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudpilotemu/id6478502699/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Strangely buggy now???

*2026-03-10*

The app is still great and perfectly functional, but on my model iPad (1st gen Pro, 12.9-inch) it seems to request updates even though there was none and it changes nothing. I'm pretty sure it's working fine other than that weird update thing which I can't tell if it's intentional or not.

**Developer response:** This is definitely not intentional. I have observed the same issue on my phone and suspect it is triggered by the latest iOS update. I am investigating ways to suppress the issue, but I am still not sure whether this is a wise thing to do. Please navigate to the „About“ tab and select the „reset worker“ link at the bottom. This should fix the issue. If it doesn’t, please open a bug on Github. EDIT: I have added a workaround that should prevent any further bogus update notifications.

### 5/5 — Great app - very easy and intuitive

*2025-11-15*

Thank you for making this app. It’s the most fully featured, intuitive, and flexible app I could imagine and far better than any emulation experience I’ve ever had. So easy to load the OS and to install apps and the persistent state is very helpful.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-11-03*

Faithful, Nostalgic, Incomparable, Polished, Stable, Unparalleled, Complete Palm OS emulator. Seeing it run and reading the documentation and help, it’s clear this developer cares and is a 10x engineer.

Did anyone see the install size?

1.2MB.

“What?!”

[ Developer drops mic ]

### 5/5 — Good, but a problem.

*2025-07-08*

I can get the versions of Palm that I have downloaded working, except that I can't get past the setup. It asks me to tap the stylus (finger was used for this) in the top left, bottom right, then center. No matter how many times I try, I cannot get past it. If you have any way to tell me how to get past this, do tell me.

Edit: I found out the solution shortly after posting this. If you're suffering the same problem, tap the emulator screen, not the graffiti board with four buttons on it's side. Other than the previously fixed problem, I can't find any other issues with the app.

**Developer response:** Nice you figured it out yourself ;) What you describe is the calibration screen shown by PalmOS during setup. It requires you to tap the center of the crosshairs on the touchscreen. On a real device, this allows PalmOS to determine the necessary parameters for the algorithm that converts voltage readouts to screen positions. On CloudpilotEmu, PalmOS is patched to give 100% accurate positions without the need for calibration. but the calibration step is still performed by the OS nevertheless.

### 4/5 — Good, but a problem.

*2025-07-06, version 1.4*

I can get the versions of Palm that I have downloaded working, except that I can't get past the setup. It asks me to tap the stylus (finger was used for this) in the top left, bottom right, then center. No matter how many times I try, I cannot get past it. If you have any way to tell me how to get past this, do tell me.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-02-12*

I never got to experience palmSO so is is really neat👍🏾

### 5/5 — Takes me back

*2025-01-13*

Hopefully the iOS keyboard will come on future releases.

### 5/5 — Came here because of MrMobile on YouTube, stayed for the retro goodness

*2024-12-23*

Thanks for creating such a thoughtful app, I am thrilled! This takes me back.

### 5/5 — Handheld Time Machine

*2024-12-20*

Palm OS is one of the grandfathers of the technology that iOS is (inspirationally) built on, and it’s still incredibly useful in 2024, thanks to the plethora of software made for Palm OS in its heyday.

This emulator can’t run the newer Palm OS 5 (yet?), but everything else is present and accounted for, and it makes for a wonderful way to revisit the old days, explore technology history, or just to keep using that one app that every modern smartphone app is inferior to.

Or, I dunno, you can just play Space Trader. Your call.

(This review is based on the web app version, but I imagine that there aren’t any feature regressions.)

### 4/5 — Not as good as the Bookmark version

*2024-10-10*

When wifi is turned off, the app version refuses to run; the bookmark version is fine without wifi.

**Developer response:** It seems you have found a bug, this should work. I didn‘t see this during my initial testing, but I just tried several times and could reproduce it once. I‘ll investigate…

EDIT: Fixed in version 1.1.

## Frequently asked questions about CloudpilotEmu

### What PalmOS devices can CloudpilotEmu emulate?

CloudpilotEmu emulates a wide range of devices up to PalmOS 4.1 and specifically the Palm Tungsten E2 for PalmOS 5. This allows for broad compatibility with classic handheld software.

### How does CloudpilotEmu handle saving progress?

CloudpilotEmu features continuous state saves, allowing you to reopen the app and resume exactly where you left off. You can also export and import savestate files for backup or transfer.

### Can I install apps on CloudpilotEmu?

Yes, CloudpilotEmu allows for direct installation and export of .prc and .pdb files, which are common formats for PalmOS applications. This makes it easy to manage your software library.

### Does CloudpilotEmu support audio?

Yes, the emulator includes audio emulation, providing a more complete experience for games and applications that utilize sound. It also offers realistic emulation of device timers and speed.

### What are the network capabilities of CloudpilotEmu?

For PalmOS 4 and earlier, CloudpilotEmu supports network functionality, including network HotSync. This enables data synchronization with compatible devices or services.

### Is CloudpilotEmu available on Android?

Based on the provided data, CloudpilotEmu is designed to run on iPhone and iPad devices. It is not indicated to be available on the Android platform.

### How often is CloudpilotEmu updated?

The latest version of CloudpilotEmu is 1.5, last updated on December 30, 2025. This indicates recent development and ongoing support for the application.

### What is the user sentiment for CloudpilotEmu?

CloudpilotEmu has received excellent user feedback, with a rating of 5.0 stars from 20 ratings. This suggests a high level of user satisfaction with its performance and features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2025-12-30

CloudpilotEmu now supports PalmOS 5 on the Tungsten E2. Also, minor bugfixes.

### 1.4 — 2025-06-19

Add a workaround for a rare issues on startup without an internet connection.

### 1.3 — 2025-03-27

Fix a crash when saving files (sessions, backups etc.) on iPad.

### 1.2 — 2024-11-20

Bug fixes, improved network and clipboard integration.

### 1.1 — 2024-10-14

Fix a bug which may cause the app to fail to load without an internet connection.

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