# Plume! — Classic Games Anytime-Anywhere

> Dreamcast emulator for iPhone with advanced graphics and control customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Dylan Mathurin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plume/id6773577656 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dylan Mathurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755943099)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Adventure, Casual
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plume/id6773577656/reviews.md

## What is Plume!?

Plume is a Dreamcast emulator built for iPhone. A polished library, many graphics options, and controls for both handheld and couch coop!

Add titles through the Files app, AirDrop, or Share → Plume. Supported formats include GDI, CDI, CHD, CUE, BIN, ZIP, and ELF. A small homebrew demo ships with the app so you can try the core on first launch. Retail BIOS files are optional — turn on Fast Boot to skip the splash, or add dc_boot.bin and dc_flash.bin from hardware you own for the full boot sequence.

LIBRARY
Your collection lives in one place with cover art, metadata, favorites, and played time. After you run a title, Plume grades how it performs on your phone — Excellent, Good, Playable, and more — so you know what to expect before you boot.

CONTROLS
Use fully customizable on-screen controls, or pair a Bluetooth gamepad in iOS Settings and remap every button in Plume. Dreamcast has four controller ports. Touch controls fill port 1 when nothing else is connected. Rumble, haptics, and light-gun support are built in.

CONSOLE MODE
Mirror your phone to a TV over AirPlay or HDMI. In Console mode the game renders on the big screen while your iPhone stays the controller — perfect for couch sessions.

GRAPHICS & PERFORMANCE
Tune internal resolution, aspect ratio, CRT shaders, texture filtering, and upscaling. MetalFX spatial and temporal upscale is available on supported Apple silicon. HD texture packs, neural upscale models, and an Upscale Studio help older titles look sharper. A live HUD shows FPS, frame time, CPU, RAM, and more.

SAVE STATES & VMU
Save and load states from the in-game menu. Slots appear on library covers for quick resume. Per-game VMU files keep memory cards where they belong.

RETROACHIEVEMENTS
Sign in to RetroAchievements and earn badges while you play. Hardcore mode disables save states for a classic challenge.

CAPTURE & SHARE
Take screenshots and record gameplay in-game. Saves go to Documents or Photos. Attach captures to save-state slots if you want a visual bookmark.

SOUND & STYLE
Menu music with downloadable tracks or your own imports. Deep theme controls for colors, fonts, corners, and accessibility — including Bold Text and Button Shapes when iOS has them on.

REQUIREMENTS
Plume is iPhone only. Requires iOS 18 and iPhone 13 or newer. Dreamcast emulation is demanding — your device may warm up during play, and heavy 3D titles may not hit full speed on every phone. Plume uses a cached SH4 interpreter (no JIT), so performance depends on your CPU.

SUPPORT & SOURCE
Questions, bug reports, and betas: join our Discord from Settings → About. Source code is GPL-3.0-or-later at github.com/MuffinFluffin/plume-archive.

LEGAL
Plume does not include commercial games or a retail BIOS. You are responsible for content you import. Only use game files and firmware you legally own.

## Key features

- Dreamcast emulation on iPhone
- Customizable on-screen controls
- Bluetooth gamepad support
- Console mode for TV play
- Advanced graphics tuning
- Save states and VMU support
- RetroAchievements integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip $1 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plume/id6773577656/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Seems good

*2026-08-19*

Everything seems to work but I can’t seem to define my PS5 controls through Plume. Controls work by default but L1 and R1 (or L2 and R2) don’t seem to work in game but do work in the menus.

### 5/5 — Nice!!!

*2026-08-17*

Need to add cheats…

### 4/5 — Très bien mais impossible de configurer la manette

*2026-08-16*

Excellent émulateur mais impossible de paramétrer les manettes physiques style manette ps4. Seul le tactile est paramètrable. Une maj est elle prévue (pour les fps en double stick via XYAB sur le stick droit )?

### 5/5 — 出来は、いいのですが。

*2026-08-13*

Bug Report: Disc Change Causes Plume to Crash

I found the Disc Change option while using a controller.

When I press Select and try to change the disc, Plume immediately crashes.

The touch controls do not show a Disc Change option, so I can only access it when using a controller.

After the crash, Plume displays:

“Plume closed unexpectedly”
“signal=11 (SIGSEGV) addr=0x0 thread=Flycast-rend”

I am using an iPhone 16 Pro.

Regular Dreamcast games run extremely well for me. For example, Crazy Taxi, Virtua Fighter, Virtua On, and Sakura Wars run at full speed without major problems.

Therefore, this seems to be specifically related to the Disc Change function rather than the performance of the device.

Please investigate the Disc Change function. Thank you for your excellent emulator!

### 5/5 — I love it runs game really smooth also do you know how to do cheats on this emulator

*2026-08-08*

10/10

### 5/5 — This is fantastic!

*2026-08-01*

Who knew an emulator like this could run so well! Just like the trend with a few other Dylan classics, Plume also depends on the percentage of your games. The lower its at the smoother it will run and this does a great job with that!

### 4/5 — 実機通りに95%動きます

*2026-07-26*

iPad AirM4でサクラ大戦4をプレイしています。providence、manic emuでは完全に音の処理が間に合いませんでした。Plume!は一部のアニメーションで30fpsに下がる事はありますが、アドベンチャーパート、戦闘パート共に60fps維持で映像、音声ともに処理遅れなども発生しません。2026年7月26日現在、サクラ大戦4を普通にプレイ出来る唯一のエミュレータです。唯一の難点はステートセーブしたデータでロードをすると音が完全に飛び、次の章に進めない事と、ゲームのシステムデータでロードして、セーブ画面に戻ると、セーブ画面に入れず、タイトルにも戻れないので、次のセーブポイントまで進めるしかないという事くらいです。次のセーブポイントではちゃんと上書きセーブ出来ます。

### 5/5 — Another winner by a great developer

*2026-06-26*

Edit: noticed save states work initially, but they become corrupt in a short matter of time. Unable to depend on those at this moment. I know you have fixes coming soon so I will keep the review as is for now. 

Dylan is carving out quite the empire with his suite of emulators. Keep them coming!! $2 is a no brainer. A cost of candy bar people!

## Frequently asked questions about Plume!

### Does Plume have ads?

Plume does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted gaming experience without any ad interruptions.

### What devices is Plume compatible with?

Plume is exclusively available for iPhone and requires iOS 18 or newer, specifically iPhone 13 or newer models. While it supports iPads, the primary development focus is on iPhone.

### How do I add games to Plume?

You can add your game titles to Plume through the Files app, AirDrop, or the Share menu. The app supports various formats including GDI, CDI, CHD, CUE, BIN, ZIP, and ELF.

### Can I use a controller with Plume?

Yes, Plume fully supports Bluetooth gamepads. You can pair a gamepad in iOS Settings and remap every button within the app for a personalized control scheme.

### What are the graphics options in Plume?

Plume offers extensive graphics customization, including internal resolution, aspect ratio, CRT shaders, texture filtering, and upscaling. It also supports MetalFX spatial and temporal upscale on compatible Apple silicon.

### Does Plume support offline play?

The description does not explicitly state whether Plume supports offline play. However, as an emulator for classic games, it is highly likely that games can be played without an internet connection once imported.

### What is the age rating for Plume?

Plume has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating is based on general content suitability.

### How often is Plume updated?

The latest version of Plume is 1.0, and it was last updated on June 24, 2026. Further update frequency will depend on the developer's ongoing support and development cycle.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-06-24

No release notes.

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All apps by Dylan Mathurin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1755943099

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