Foxol vs Parlor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foxol
Play classic games across all your devices with this emulator platform. Enjoy multiplayer, cloud saves, achievements, and deep customization. Start for free and upgrade anytime to enhance your gaming experience.
- Cross-platform play (mobile, desktop, web)
- Cloud saves and device sync
- Online multiplayer and remote co-op
- Online Link Cable support
- RetroAchievements integration
- Save states and fast forward/rewind
- Customizable controls and visuals
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Play Your Classics Everywhere! Foxol is a modern emulator platform that lets you play classic games across all your devices, with multiplayer, cloud saves, achievements, advanced connectivity and deep customization. Play on mobile, desktop or in your browser and continue exactly where you left off. Your games and saves move with you automatically. Start for free and upgrade anytime. Cross-platform play and cloud saves Foxol keeps your progress synced across devices so you never lose a moment. Switch seamlessly between phone, desktop and web with cloud saves, save states, automatic saves and multiple save profiles. Next-generation multiplayer Foxol brings 30+ multiplayer and connectivity modes together in one platform. Play locally or online with Remote Co-op, Link Cable, infrared, WFC, virtual pet connections and more, including cross-generation and cross-system multiplayer. Achievements Earn RetroAchievements while you play and turn your favorite games into new challenges. Track your progress and unlock achievements as you play. Gameplay tools and customization Play your way with save states, fast forward and rewind. Customize controls, layouts and visuals with 300+ presets and controller skins, or go further with built-in cheats, custom codes, save editing and ROM patching. Play your cartridges anywhere Connect a GB Operator to play physical Game Boy cartridges in Foxol, continue with your cloud save on other devices and sync your progress back to the cartridge. Make every step count Turn real-world steps into progress in compatible games. Supported consoles Game Boy Game Boy Color Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS Nintendo Entertainment System Super Nintendo Entertainment System Nintendo 64 Virtual Boy Pokémon Mini Sega Mega Drive and Genesis PlayStation WonderSwan WonderSwan Color Digital Monster Digital Monster Color Digital Monster Pendulum Color Pokéwalker Pocket Pikachu More systems are coming soon. Key features Cross-platform emulator for mobile, desktop and web Cloud saves and seamless device sync 30+ multiplayer and connectivity modes Local multiplayer and Remote Co-op Link Cable, infrared and WFC Virtual pet and cross-system connectivity Cross-generation multiplayer RetroAchievements integration Save states, fast forward and rewind 300+ visual presets and customization Custom controls and controller skins Built-in cheats, ROM patching and save editing GB Operator integration Health Connect step support for compatible games Free to play with optional Plus upgrade Download Foxol and play your classics everywhere. Disclaimer Foxol is an independent emulator platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Nintendo or any other console manufacturers, publishers, or rights holders. Foxol does not distribute games, ROMs, or copyrighted content. Users are responsible for providing their own legally obtained game files. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Parlor
Play classic Game Boy, DS, and 3DS games on your Apple devices. Supports a wide range of controllers and syncs saves across all your screens via iCloud. Enjoy enhanced visuals and convenient features for a seamless retro gaming experience.
- Plays GBA, GBC, DS, and 3DS games
- Supports various Bluetooth controllers
- Automatic iCloud save syncing
- Play on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac
- Customizable screen layouts for DS games
- Fast forward and visual filters
- No accounts or tracking
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Parlor plays Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, DS and 3DS games. iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac. 3DS is on iPhone and iPad. Full speed, and it works with the Bluetooth controller you already have. Bring the games you own. There is a free homebrew title included so you can try it. Parlor does not include, download or link to commercial games. CONTROLLERS PlayStation DualSense and DualShock 4, Xbox, Switch Pro, Joy-Con, 8BitDo, Backbone, and any other MFi controller. Connect one and the on-screen buttons get out of the way. Remap anything. Keyboards work on iPad and Mac. YOUR SAVES Your saves sync across all your devices automatically, through your own iCloud. Start on your phone, pick up on the TV or the Mac. Only Apple has that data. We never see it. PLAY ON A TV AirPlay from your iPhone or iPad. Or plug in an HDMI cable. Or use the Apple TV app. All three work, so you can play on the big screen. DS Stack the screens, put them side by side, pin one in the corner, or show one at a time. Two-finger double-tap to swap. Each game remembers its layout. Touch on iPhone and iPad, mouse on Mac, right stick on Apple TV. No BIOS files. ALSO • Fast forward at 2×, 4× or 8× • Sharp, LCD and CRT filters, plus Game Boy palettes • Box art and titles filled in automatically • Favorites, sort and filter, play time per game • Zip and 7z archives • Siri, Spotlight, a Continue Playing widget, Handoff • Game Center achievements for using the app, not for beating a particular game • A Mac app with menus, keyboard shortcuts and proper window sizes • Send feedback to the developer from inside the app NO ACCOUNTS, NO TRACKING No analytics. If you send feedback, it is just your message and the app version. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Family Sharing, no in-app purchases. Parlor plays game files you already own. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any console manufacturer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parlor at 100% against Foxol's 0%. Parlor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Foxol's advantage is price (Free vs $0.49) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Foxol is free to download; Parlor costs $0.49 up front. Foxol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Parlor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Foxol | Parlor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.49 |
| Rating | 2.7 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | Angelo Perrello | DBL Studio |
Customer experience
Foxol
Parlor
In-app purchases
Foxol
- Foxol Plus$3.991 Month
- Foxol Plus$44.991 Year
Parlor
No in-app purchases









