LunaDS
LunaDS is an iOS emulator for Nintendo DS, DSi, and 3DS systems.
What LunaDS is
LunaDS is an iOS emulator for Nintendo DS, DSi, and 3DS systems. It supports those systems’ native menus, and it can automatically reopen a game where you left off. The maker says 3DS games can be saved and loaded instantly. DS and DSi local multiplayer is also listed, and the app works offline. You can use custom skins made for Delta and Manic, while the maker says LunaDS is optimized for Apple hardware. The app does not include games or system files: you need to provide your own legally obtained backups and BIOS files. Its free plan has no paywall; optional in-app purchases are a 2.00 USD one-time Supporter Unlock and a 2.00 USD one-time Donation. The App Store listing requires iOS 17.6 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 17.6 or later on iPad. The maker links to an App Store download, while its website says a JIT IPA will be available soon.
Good
- Supports DS, DSi, and 3DS systems.
- Automatically resumes games where you left off.
- Supports DS and DSi local multiplayer.
- Works offline and supports custom skins.
Watch out
- Requires iOS 17.6 or later, or iPadOS 17.6 or later.
- Does not include games or system files.
- JIT IPA is not yet available.
Who it suits
LunaDS suits iPhone and iPad users who want to play DS, DSi, or 3DS games and can supply their own legally obtained backups and BIOS files.
Verdict
LunaDS offers several Nintendo handheld system options, automatic resume, and DS and DSi multiplayer on iOS. Before choosing it, note the system requirements and that you must supply your own legally obtained game backups and BIOS files.
Plans and prices
From LunaDS's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | No paywall |
| LunaDS Supporter Unlock | $2, paid once | In-app purchase |
| Donation | $2, paid once | In-app purchase |
The facts
Each one read from LunaDS's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Auto-resume
- The app automatically loads a game from where the user left off.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Availability
- The maker links to an App Store download, while its website says the JIT IPA will be available soon.checked 2 Oct 2001
- DS multiplayer
- The App Store listing says LunaDS supports local multiplayer for DS and DSi.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Game files
- The App Store listing says LunaDS does not include games or system files and users must provide their own legally obtained backups and BIOS files.checked 2 Oct 2001
- GitHub
- The maker says its GitHub code is being prepared and news will follow.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Menus
- The app supports the native menu systems for DSi, DS, and 3DS.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Offline use
- The App Store listing describes the app as fully offline.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Performance
- The maker says the app is optimized for Apple hardware.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The developer reports that the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Save states
- The maker says users can save and load 3DS games instantly.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Skins
- LunaDS supports custom skins made for Delta and Manic.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] as its contact email.checked 2 Oct 2001
- What it does
- LunaDS emulates Nintendo DS, DSi, and 3DS systems on iOS.checked 2 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Device requirements
- The App Store listing requires iOS 17.6 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 17.6 or later for iPad.checked 2 Oct 2001
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