# Power DOS — user reviews > 38 indexed App Store user reviews of Power DOS by Pilcrow AG, rated 2.80/5 from 39 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-dos/id941637818/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-dos/id941637818.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 13 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 16 ## Newest reviews (15 of 38) ### 2/5 — needs file sharing *2021-10-02, version 1.5* can’t do jack with this without file sharing ### 2/5 — Can’t seem to get it started on my iPhone. *2019-05-06, version 1.5* Can’t seem to get it started ### 2/5 — Needs more basic commands and networking *2017-08-01, version 1.5* I bought this hoping to run simple network commands like ping and nslookup since I work so much on my iPad for my job. I was hoping to avoid using my PC. Put networking in PowerDOS because you say it runs better than the original Microsoft DOS. Well, it had networking in it. ### 2/5 — What is the point of this without iTunes file sharing? *2017-05-16, version 1.5* What is the point of this program without the ability to use iTunes File Sharing to add executables to run? I bought this specifically to run an old DOS game but there is no way to load the program.... ### 3/5 — Add itunes file sharing *2017-03-26, version 1.5* Cmon! ### 3/5 — Nice, but missing iTunes File Sharing *2017-01-17, version 1.5* Please add iTunes File Sharing, as there is no way to add new games/applications. ### 1/5 — Basic, free apps just as good *2016-12-02, version 1.4.0* At this time, there is no way to "install" or upload anything into Power Dos, so other free apps in the App Store are just as good. If developer can add iTunes file sharing, then this would be a much more compelling application ### 4/5 — Please enable iTunes file sharing *2016-10-24, version 1.4.0* It's not hard, could be implemented in minutes and would make the app a lot better. I'm not installing a third party app to transfer files to my phone. ### 4/5 — Enable iTunes File Sharing!!! *2016-10-20, version 1.4.0* You cannot add anything inside power dos without iTunes File Sharing enabled. Until then this app is useless. ### 2/5 — Doesn't seem to work *2016-10-20, version 1.4.0* I like that you can turn it sideways, I can't change to cd tools I can't change directories like how the videos on YouTube say how to get started I watched tried but it says "unable to change" please fix ### 2/5 — Not very usable on 8.3 *2015-04-13, version 1.3.0* It's impossible to load files into this since the changes introduced in iOS 8.3. ### 1/5 — Beware Trojan.Gen.2 *2015-04-02, version 1.3.0* Without using the the software and never attempting to connect to the internet a virus was introduced to my system with this application. I was excited for the potential of using but deleted after the discovery. ### 3/5 — Good App But Slow *2015-03-14, version 1.3.0* This app is very good at doing what it was designed to do. However, some games such as Doom 2 run extremely slow to the point were it is 1 frame per 1 1/2 minutes to 7 frames per 30 seconds. ### 3/5 — Ah hah *2015-02-25, version 1.3.0* It works like DOSBox because it is DOSBox. I saw the splash screen. ### 2/5 — No way to have fun *2015-02-22, version 1.3.0* First problem is user can't change the configuration. Second problem is can't add game from iTunes. I want my money back! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Worthless *2023-07-31* No way to add a DOS app or game an run it, this is just a primitive app that mimics a C: prompt. What a ripoff! And their website is a joke, only 1 page exists and every other page goes to parallel dot com! No help pages, no FAQs, nothing. AVOID THIS WASTE OF YOUR MONEY! ### 1/5 — No way to get to the files on the phone, its pointless *2022-12-01, version 1.5* No pathong to files on the phone, no way to mount drives, just a dumb version of dos that pretty much cant function ### 1/5 — Can’t rum DOS apps *2021-12-11, version 1.5* You cannot run existing DOS programs. ### 1/5 — Trash *2021-10-03, version 1.5* I wasted 99 cents for this piece of garbage :/ Update it to have file sharing then I’ll like it. ### 1/5 — Rip off *2021-09-06, version 1.5* Completely useless. They should trash this app and bring back dosbox ### 1/5 — Update the app please *2021-01-27, version 1.5* I purchased this app a while ago but I noticed that I have no way to transfer files to it, which makes it useless. I also noticed that the app hasn’t been updated in a couple years. ### 1/5 — Add app file sharing *2017-10-29, version 1.5* 5 stars if you change the app to have app file sharing. ### 1/5 — This app is useless unless file sharing's enabled *2017-09-10, version 1.5* I just don't get why the author of the app won't add it. Without that, I can't put any old DOS programs in and run them. And it's not like he doesn't update it; there was a 2017 update. It's like constantly having someone remodel and improve the interior of a home, but never giving you the keys to the house. ### 1/5 — Just add iTunes file sharing. *2017-06-02, version 1.5* The most recent update for this app doubled speeds for running programs. This isn't terribly useful if you can't put programs into it at all. You just have to set UIFileSharingEnabled(Application Supports iTunes file sharing) key in the info plist of your app. Then, users can import files! ### 1/5 — Ummm... *2017-01-15, version 1.4.0* I can't use notepad or paint, this was not worth buying. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — This it the most amazing and only virtual machine on iPhone *2023-05-08* Yes, it’s stripped off a lot of features, but if you truly want to use it, I’ve got this thing running everything you wants including Win 95 and Warcraft on stock device. Find thealexiceman and ask about how I did it. I’m mostly on i g. ### 5/5 — Amazing ! *2021-09-12, version 1.5* Thank You for this awesome app! ### 5/5 — please update file sharing.. *2020-09-26, version 1.5* file app used in folder. it update for all. ### 5/5 — Yes There Is A Way To Load Software *2019-07-18, version 1.5* It is a good puzzle isn't it? ### 5/5 — Wow *2015-02-19, version 1.3.0* Can't believe this has been up for almost a month! And iDOS only lasted a day... Great app though, comes with GEM and Minesweeper. Totally worth $1 ### 5/5 — Great! *2015-02-18, version 1.3.0* I think I'm going to SHARE with my friends through ITUNES ### 5/5 — nice!!! *2015-02-12, version 1.2.0* already all this not a know what itis? later idos.. i was waiting. we remember the retro! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2015-02-07, version 1.2.0* Really great app based on dosbox 0.74. Really like the nostalgia of old dos apps. Great service, quick help from the developer. I'm thrilled to be using this app. ### 5/5 — Thanks for the DOS guys! *2015-02-01, version 1.1.0* Did he really say 'a money grab' ??? 0.99 cents Bwahaha!! Wish it had an editor already loaded. ### 4/5 — How on earth did they get this into App Store? *2017-06-30, version 1.5* The emulator community has wanted something like this for years. But add file sharing. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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