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Folium

Folium

Generations of gaming

838 ratings
1364 reviews
#3 in paid Entertainment
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$4.99 $2.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 31, 2024
  • September 17, 2026

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Jarrod Norwell
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Experience classic gaming on your device with this high-performance emulator. Play titles from a wide range of retro consoles and handhelds. Supports various external controllers for an enhanced experience.

✓Multi-system emulation
✓Play retro console games
✓Play handheld games
✓Supports numerous controllers
✓High performance design
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Folium. Based on 838 reviews and a 2.4/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Runs well on newer devices
  • 👍Potential for 3DS emulation on iOS
  • 💡Allows playing 3DS games on the go

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋Overheats and drains battery quickly
  • 👎Laggy and poor performance on some games
  • 🤔Lacking in customization and settings options
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What's New in Folium

2.1

September 17, 2026

Fixed - an issue where required system files would always be requested whether they were already available or not

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Extra Features

Extra features adding non-integral functionality

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Top Paid

📈 3+1

Entertainment

This app rose +1 position in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on September 23, 2026.

Events

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User reviews

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Good, But

I’ll give 5 stars when there will be landscape mode
LiberaptorianLiberaptorian

Scam

Don’t buy. It literally doesn’t work and if you wanna waste money then buy this because this is a legit scam don’t buy
Oski211Oski211

Es hat viele fetures die nichts nutzen wen andere nicht funktioniren

Ich habe folium hekauf in der hofnung 3ds und nds spuele zu spielen aber man kan fast nie eine .cia datei installiren und man braucht eine .3ds und wen ich dan on ein spiel gegangen bin waren die 2 bildschirme richtig gestrached und es gab nicht mal ein joystick unch ich habe keine lösung gefunden beide sachen zu fixen ich hofe in einen update es ist besser.
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Nichtpino1Nichtpino1

Folium

Do bot buy, I downloaded a 3ds game, it wouldn’t even let me open it on the app
Fancydandy123Fancydandy123

Trop instable

Émulateur payant, on s’attend à de bonnes performances qui ne sont pas au rendez vous même sur un téléphone de dernière generation. De nombreux crash pour le chargement des jeux, impossibilité de se mettre en mode paysage. En général rien n’est guidé. C’est dommage.
JīmblėJīmblė
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Games freezing or crashing during cutscenes

Bug

Keyboard input issues causing games to freeze

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Bug

Compatibility problems with certain 3DS games

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add save state and load state functionality

Feature

Improve controller support and customization

Feature

Optimize performance and reduce stuttering

Feature

Provide more detailed settings and configuration options

Feature

Implement iPad support and optimization

Feature

FAQ

What is Folium?

Folium is a multi-system emulator designed for playing video games from various retro consoles and handhelds. It offers a high-performance emulation experience with a beautifully designed interface.

What games can I play with Folium?

Folium supports emulation for a wide range of systems including ColecoVision, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, NES, SEGA Genesis, SNES, and PlayStation 1. However, the app does not provide any game files; users must supply their own.

Does Folium cost money?

Based on the provided information, Folium is available for free and does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

What controllers are compatible with Folium?

Folium supports a variety of popular controllers, including the Backbone One, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controller, PlayStation DualShock 4 and DualSense, and Xbox Series S/X controllers.

Can I play any game on my old phone?

Emulation performance can vary depending on the device and the specific console or handheld being emulated. Older or less powerful devices may experience slower emulation speeds, especially for more demanding systems.