DOSBox Staging
7.2#3 in ms-dos emulatorsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitDOSBox Staging vs iDOS 3
What both publish
| Fact | DOSBox Staging | iDOS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Emulated sound options include Roland MT-32 and SC-55, FluidSynth MIDI, OPL, Gravis UltraSound, and PC speaker audio. | The listing names MT-32 emulation, MIDI sound fonts, and cue sheet CD images with compressed OGG, MP3, or FLAC audio tracks. |
| Privacy | The project says it collects no personal information and makes no network connections unless the user initiates one. | The App Store listing reports that the developer indicated the app does not collect data, and says that information has not been verified by Apple. |
| Purpose | Runs MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 software on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux computers, with MS-DOS emulation built in. | iDOS 3 runs classic DOS games on iPhone and iPad, and can also be used for word processing and casual programming. |
DOSBox Staging plans
- DOSBox StagingFree
iDOS 3 plans
- iDOS 3$4.99, paid once
Pick DOSBox Staging if…
DOSBox Staging suits people seeking to run DOS or Windows 3.1-era software on Windows, macOS or Linux. It is intended for personal, low-stakes use rather than guaranteed compatibility.
Pick iDOS 3 if…
It suits users wanting DOS games or DOS-compatible applications on Apple devices. Players who use controllers, external keyboards, or cue-sheet audio have matching listed support.