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Folium

Folium

Multi-system emulation

812 ratings
1354 reviews
#9 in paid Entertainment
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$4.99 $2.99

Lowest price: $2.99 2 years ago (-0%)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 31, 2024
  • March 18, 2026

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Developer

Jarrod Norwell
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About

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 812 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

1.38

March 18, 2026

Changed - Updated Azahar for Cytrus to the latest available version on GitHub Fixed - an issue where input via the on-screen buttons and external gamepads would not work in Cytrus - an issue where audio was handled unnecessarily in Grape causing minor static Removed - SDL3 audio output from Cytrus until its fully functional, replaced with CoreAudio as of now

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The app has maintained its position at 9 recently.

Last updated on July 24, 2026.

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User reviews

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Not good

Love the UI, but it’s a pain to play games on. Don’t waste the time or money on this app!
Dom TuckerDom Tucker

No jit support on ios 26

Game keeps crashing due to jit not working on iOS 26. I wasted my money just to not play any games.
hamburgerz5hamburgerz5

Fix the bugs

When I’m playing Mario party star rush the controls are going the wrong way. Can you fix it also fix Tomodachi life and the Mii maker the screen doesn’t allow me to click anything. When I try saving my state it freezes again.
khaledpckhaledpc

Lettuce leaf- because it sucks

I would pick 100 emulators and waste the money on the console over going back to folium, will not hold up to processing any 3ds game
XxcandypaintxXXxcandypaintxX

Not Optimal

Please, please, please save your money!! It doesn’t work that well, instead, I recommend you download ManicEmu, I regret paying for this.
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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

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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.