Best Nintendo Ds Emulator Apps & Games

198+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the nintendo ds emulator category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 198+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Nintendo Ds Emulator

Delta - Game Emulator#1

Delta - Game Emulator by Yvette Testut

An AltStore app
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to play classic games from various retro consoles on your iOS or iPadOS device. It supports multiple systems, online multiplayer for some games, and extensive controller customization. You can also manage game saves, use cheats, and sync your data across devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🎮 Great controller support
  • 💾 Convenient save/load states

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔇 Audio issues (crackling, skipping)
  • 📱 Limited screen space for DS games
Lucky Emulator – GBA & DS#2

Lucky Emulator – GBA & DS by Lucky Emulator Ltd

GBA & DS • Fast Forward & Save
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😞(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Play your favorite Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS games on your iPhone and iPad. This app offers smooth performance, customizable controls, and the ability to save your progress at any time. Easily import your own game ROMs and enjoy a classic gaming experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth emulation
  • 💡 Access to classic games
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎮 Nostalgic gaming experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔍 Inconsistent subscription behavior
Manic EMU - Game Emulator#3

Manic EMU - Game Emulator by 傲霜 李

Love Retro Games
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(10K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a comprehensive emulator for a vast array of classic gaming consoles, allowing you to relive your favorite retro titles. It offers advanced features like save states, speed control, and visual filters, with cloud sync and controller support for a seamless experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Runs well on devices
  • 👍 Great emulator overall
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Intuitive controls

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Lag and performance issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems

More Nintendo Ds Emulator apps to explore

4
Gamuroid: All Game Emulator
Gamuroid: All Game Emulator
Gamuroid: All Game Emulator
GBA GBC PSP PS1 3DS DS Wii GB
Free

Experience classic gaming on your mobile device with this all-in-one emulator. Build your retro library, import games easily, and enjoy authentic gameplay with modern conveniences like save states and cheat support. Supports a vast range of consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and SEGA.

Supports 3DS, Wii, PS1, PSP, GBA, SNES, and moreImport games from ZIP, 7Z, RARAccurate emulation for authentic gameplay
🎬 Entertainment
(8.6K)
subscription
5
Game Emulator - PS1, GBA, DS
Game Emulator - PS1, GBA, DS
Game Emulator - PS1, GBA, DS
Play Retro Game GBA & DS
Free

Play classic games from multiple retro consoles on your Apple devices. Import your ROMs, organize your library with artwork, and enjoy smooth gameplay with customizable controls. Save your progress anytime and use cheats to enhance your experience.

Supports NES, SNES, GBA, DS, and moreImport and organize ROMs with artworkFast launch and smooth gameplay
🎬 Entertainment
(20)
free with in-app purchases
6
RetroArch
RetroArch
RetroArch
A frontend for emulators
Free

This application serves as a versatile frontend for emulators and game engines, supporting a vast array of systems through downloadable cores. It offers advanced features like netplay, save states, and customizable controls for an enhanced gaming experience.

Supports numerous gaming systems via libretro coresNetplay for multiplayer gamingSave states and fast forward/rewind
🎮 Games
(1.8K)
free
7
JOY Emulator - 3DS,PS1,NDS,GBA
JOY Emulator - 3DS,PS1,NDS,GBA
JOY Emulator - 3DS,PS1,NDS,GBA
Pocket arcade on the go
Free

Relive classic video games from multiple console generations on your mobile device. This emulator offers extensive platform support, advanced features like save states and speed boosts, and cloud synchronization for seamless play across devices. Enjoy customizable controls and retro visual filters for an enhanced gaming experience.

Supports Nintendo, PlayStation, Sega, and Arcade consolesUnlimited save states and auto-saveSpeed boost mode for faster gameplay
🎬 Entertainment
(482)
free with in-app purchases
8
GBA Emulator - Retro Games
GBA Emulator - Retro Games
GBA Emulator - Retro Games
Retro Gameboy & PS1, NES, SNES
Free

Relive classic gaming with this comprehensive emulator supporting a vast array of retro consoles. Save progress, fast-forward, customize controls, and even play with friends. Explore game facts and quizzes to enhance your retro experience.

Supports multiple classic game consolesSave and load game statesFast forward gameplay
🎬 Entertainment
(926)
free with in-app purchases
9
LunaDS - 3DS and DS Emulator
LunaDS - 3DS and DS Emulator
LunaDS - 3DS and DS Emulator
Fast, 3DS and DS emulator
Free

Experience Nintendo DS, DSi, and 3DS games on your iOS devices with this high-performance emulator. It offers a smooth, reliable gameplay experience with essential features like save states and local multiplayer, all in a clean interface.

Supports DS, DSi, and 3DS game formatsClean and intuitive interfaceSave states support (3DS)
🎬 Entertainment
(22)
free
10
Game Emulator: GamePod Emu
Game Emulator: GamePod Emu
Game Emulator: GamePod Emu
GBA,GBC,NES,NDS,PS1,PSP,N64
Free

This app allows you to relive classic gaming experiences by emulating multiple retro consoles. Organize your game library with custom covers and enjoy smooth performance with controller support. Its retro-inspired interface brings back the feel of 90s gaming.

Supports multiple classic console formatsOrganize and browse personal game libraryFast, stable emulation
🎬 Entertainment
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Game Emulator - RePlay
Game Emulator - RePlay
Game Emulator - RePlay
Enjoy Play Classic Retro Games
Free

Relive the golden age of gaming with this emulator that supports multiple classic game formats. Enjoy perfect emulation, speed-up functions, cheat support, and save states to enhance your gameplay. Discover a vast library of classic titles and play without limits.

Supports NDS, GBA, GBC, and GB formatsPerfect emulation of gameplay and visualsSpeed-up function for faster progression
🎬 Entertainment
(1K)
subscription
12
AD Boy: All-in-One-Emulator
AD Boy: All-in-One-Emulator
AD Boy: All-in-One-Emulator
GBC, GBA, NDS, SG and more!
Free

Relive classic gaming on your device with this all-in-one emulator. Play titles from NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA, NDS, and Sega systems. Organize your library, customize settings, and save progress instantly.

Supports multiple classic consolesOrganized game libraryCustomizable emulator settings
🎬 Entertainment
(310)
free
13
PP EMU - 3DS PSP Game Emulator
PP EMU - 3DS PSP Game Emulator
PP EMU - 3DS PSP Game Emulator
Play Retro Games Anytime
Free

This app provides a comprehensive retro gaming experience on iOS, emulating a wide range of classic consoles. Enjoy features like fast-forwarding, realistic controller skins, CRT filters, and save states. Sync your progress across devices and automatically display game cover art for a polished library.

Supports 3DS, PSP, NES, SNES, Genesis, PS1, and arcade gamesFast-forward and save/load statesRealistic 3D controller skins with haptic feedback
🎬 Entertainment
(401)
free with in-app purchases
14
Emu — Game Consoles App
Emu — Game Consoles App
Emu — Game Consoles App
Retro Console Emulator
Free

Relive classic gaming by emulating various retro consoles on your device. Easily import your own game files and enjoy an authentic experience with save/load states. Play your favorite old-school titles anytime, anywhere.

Emulate multiple classic consolesImport your own game ROMsSave and load game states
🎬 Entertainment
(9.5K)
subscription
15
Delta Legacy
Delta Legacy
Delta Legacy
by Yvette Testut
Free

This application allows users to play Nintendo DS games using a legacy emulator core. It supports importing old save states, offers extensive controller compatibility, and includes features like cheat codes and fast-forwarding.

Legacy melonDS 0.9.1 coreImport old melonDS save statesExtensive controller support
🎬 Entertainment
(72)
free
16
TOP Emulator - 3DS PSP GBA DS
TOP Emulator - 3DS PSP GBA DS
TOP Emulator - 3DS PSP GBA DS
Countless classics to go
Free

Experience classic games from multiple consoles on your device. This app allows you to import and play ROMs from various systems, offering features like cheats, save states, and customizable controls for a nostalgic gaming journey.

Play 3DS, PSP, PS1, NDS, GBA, GBC, NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis gamesImport and play ROMs instantlyIn-app cheats for gameplay assistance
🎬 Entertainment
(10)
free with in-app purchases
17
Game Emulator - RetroHub
Game Emulator - RetroHub
Game Emulator - RetroHub
Retro Games Console Emulator
Free

Relive classic gaming memories with this emulator app. It supports multiple retro game formats and offers optimized performance for a smooth experience. Enjoy intuitive controls, orientation flexibility, and fast-forward options to rediscover childhood joys.

Supports multiple game formats (*.gba, *.gb, *.gbc, *.nds, *.nes, *.smc)Optimized emulator engine for ultimate gaming pleasurePortrait and Landscape Orientation support
🎬 Entertainment
(421)
free with in-app purchases
18
Retro game emulator - GBA, DS
Retro game emulator - GBA, DS
Retro game emulator - GBA, DS
Play any of the retro games
Free

Relive classic gaming on your iPhone with this app. It allows you to play your own retro game files through a user-friendly interface with customizable controls and high-quality graphics. The app ensures a legal and safe gaming experience by requiring users to provide their own game files.

Play your own retro game filesUser-uploaded content onlySeamless file upload
🎮 Games
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
19
PPSSPP - PSP emulator
PPSSPP - PSP emulator
PPSSPP - PSP emulator
Play your PSP games
Free

Experience your favorite PSP titles on your iOS device with high-definition graphics and enhanced features. This emulator allows you to play a vast library of PSP games with excellent performance. Access your own game files or explore free homebrew titles.

Play PSP games on iOSHigh-definition graphicsExtra features
🎮 Games
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
20
gba emulator - retro game
gba emulator - retro game
gba emulator - retro game
复古游戏童年回忆
Free

Relive classic Game Boy Advance games on your iOS device. This emulator offers an authentic gaming experience with support for .gba and .zip files, virtual controllers, and customizable options.

Play GBA games on iOSSupports .gba and .zip formatsVirtual controllers
🔧 Utilities
(401)
free with in-app purchases

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