LunaDS emulates Nintendo DS, DSi, and 3DS systems on iOS. It supports the native menu systems for those consoles, and automatically resumes a game from where the user left off. The maker says users can save and load 3DS games instantly. The App Store listing also describes local multiplayer for DS and DSi, offline use, and custom skins made for Delta and Manic. The maker says the app is optimized for Apple hardware. LunaDS is free with no paywall; optional in-app purchases are a 2.00 USD once Supporter Unlock and a 2.00 USD once Donation. The App Store listing requires iOS 17.6 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 17.6 or later for iPad. The app does not include games or system files, so users must supply their own legally obtained backups and BIOS files. The maker links to an App Store download, while its website says a JIT IPA will be available soon.
Who it is for
LunaDS suits iPhone and iPad users who want to emulate DS, DSi, or 3DS systems and can provide their own legally obtained game backups and BIOS files. The listing also notes local DS and DSi multiplayer and offline use.
What is good
- Supports DS, DSi, and 3DS systems.
- Automatically resumes games where users left off.
- DS and DSi local multiplayer is listed.
- Free plan has no paywall.
What to know first
- Games and system files are not included.
- Requires iOS 17.6 or later on iPhone.
- Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later on iPad.
- JIT IPA is described as coming soon.
Verdict
LunaDS offers free iOS emulation for three Nintendo handheld systems, with offline use and DS-family local multiplayer listed. Users need compatible Apple software and must provide their own legally obtained game and system files.
Get started with LunaDS
- Open the App Store download linked by the maker
- Use an iPhone with iOS 17.6 or later or an iPad with iPadOS 17.6 or later
- Provide your own legally obtained game backups and BIOS files
- Optionally make a one-time 2.00 USD in-app purchase for the Supporter Unlock or Donation
What the free plan stops at
The Free plan has no paywall. LunaDS does not include games or system files, so you must provide your own legally obtained backups and BIOS files.
Questions about LunaDS
Is LunaDS free?
Yes. Its Free plan is free and has no paywall. The app also offers a 2.00 USD one-time Supporter Unlock and a 2.00 USD one-time Donation as in-app purchases.
Which systems does LunaDS emulate?
It emulates Nintendo DS, DSi, and 3DS systems on iOS.
Which devices can run LunaDS?
The App Store listing requires iOS 17.6 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 17.6 or later for iPad. The maker lists iOS and macOS as supported platforms.
Does LunaDS include games or system files?
No. The App Store listing says users must provide their own legally obtained backups and BIOS files.
Can LunaDS be used offline?
Yes. The App Store listing describes it as fully offline.
Who makes LunaDS?
The developer lists [email protected] as its support contact. The developer reports that the app does not collect data, and Apple says that information has not been verified by Apple.
LunaDS plans and pricing
All plansCompared on Nintendo 3DS emulators
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- iOS, macOS
- System software support
- Yes
- Save states
- Yes
