3Beans
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Visit3Beans vs Folium
What both publish
| Fact | 3Beans | Folium |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The linked maker blog describes its author as a developer interested in emulation and other niche things. | The App Store identifies Jarrod Norwell as the developer and seller. |
| Purpose | 3Beans is a low-level Nintendo 3DS emulator that runs the system OS as if it were on real hardware. | Folium is a multi-system emulation app for retro console and handheld gaming on Apple devices. |
3Beans plans
- 3BeansFree
- Free/open-source buildFree
Folium plans
- Folium$2.99, paid once
Pick 3Beans if…
3Beans may suit users with a homebrew-enabled physical 3DS who can provide the required system files and encrypted game dumps. It is also relevant to people willing to try an early emulator and report issues or feedback.
Pick Folium if…
Folium suits iPhone and iPad users who want to emulate its listed retro systems and are prepared to provide their own game and system files. It may be less suitable for older devices where emulation can be slow.