Best Virtualization Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Finding the right virtualization apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 249+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Virtualization Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1UTM SE: Retro PC emulatorUTM SE: Retro PC emulatorFree3.9★ (454)NoYesSep 2026
2TailscaleTailscaleFree4.4★ (728)NoNoSep 2026
3Proxmox VE CompanionProxmox VE CompanionFree4.6★ (9)NoNoSep 2026
4Windows App MobileWindows App MobileFree4.2★ (7.8K)NoNoSep 2026
5Shadow PCShadow PCFree3.7★ (1.9K)NoNoSep 2026
6Citrix WorkspaceCitrix WorkspaceFree4.3★ (6.4K)NoNoSep 2026
7Aprox - a Proxmox VE clientAprox - a Proxmox VE clientFreeNoYesSep 2026
8SoftdriveSoftdriveFreeNoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Virtualization

UTM SE: Retro PC emulator#1

UTM SE: Retro PC emulator by Turing Software, LLC

Run classic software and games
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
3.9😐(454 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience classic computing by running old-school games and software. This emulator supports various display modes and processor architectures, allowing you to run pre-built systems or configure your own.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app that can run Windows and macOS
  • 👍 Useful for nostalgic reasons
  • 👍 Can run Linux VMs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Slow performance, especially on older devices
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Display and boot issues
  • 🐛 Incompatible with some ISOs and VMs
Tailscale#2

Tailscale by Tailscale Inc.

Secure Connectivity & Mesh VPN
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(728 ratings)
Free
#89in Utilities
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Securely connect devices, users, and workloads with a mesh VPN built on WireGuard. It brings identity to network access, enabling Zero Trust principles across diverse environments. Modernize your network for homelabs, businesses, and cloud infrastructure.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 👍 Convenient for accessing home network
  • 👍 Seamless connectivity between devices
  • 🚀 Powerful networking features

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 Significant battery drain
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Broken functionality after updates
Proxmox VE Companion#3

Proxmox VE Companion by Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

Companion App for Proxmox
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6(9 ratings)
Free
#69in Developer Tools
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Access and manage your Proxmox Virtual Environment servers remotely. Monitor cluster status, control virtual machines and containers, and perform essential administrative tasks like backups and migrations.

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FAQ about Virtualization

What are the best virtualization apps for iPhone?
UTM SE: Retro PC emulator tops our virtualization apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 454 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top virtualization apps we rank are free to download, including UTM SE: Retro PC emulator and Tailscale.
UTM SE: Retro PC emulator has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ virtualization apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This emulator allows you to run classic software and old-school games on your device. It supports both graphical (VGA) and text-based (terminal) operating systems, providing a versatile retro computing experience.
The emulator supports emulation of several key processor architectures, including x86, ARM, PPC, and RISC-V. This broad compatibility ensures you can run a wide range of classic systems.