Aiie!
Aiie!: A configurable Apple //e emulator with broad disk-image support and a narrow model focus. Ranked #13 of 20 in Apple II Emulators by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free; best for apple //e users who want configurable disk and card support.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree
- Best forApple //e users who want configurable disk and card support
- Paid fromFree
- Apple II model coverageIie
- Facts checked14 Nov 2026
Where it wins
- Loads floppy and hard-drive images across several listed formats
- Configurable support for Disk II, hard disk, mouse, and Mockingboard cards
- Includes display modes, a monitor prompt, and a debug overlay
Where it doesn't
- Emulates only the Apple //e
- Requires users to supply Apple //e and Disk II ROM files
- Linux framebuffer support is unmaintained and may be broken
Our verdict on Aiie!
Aiie! emulates the Apple //e for people interested in running Apple //e software on compatible Teensy hardware or desktop builds. It is free, with documented macOS and Linux builds, and focuses on one Apple II model rather than a broader range of machines. Its feature set suits users who want control over disk images, expansion cards, display modes, and input rather than a minimal emulator.
Disk support is a notable strength: Aiie! loads floppy images in .dsk, .po, .nib, and .woz formats, plus raw 32 MB .img/.hdv and .2mg hard-drive images. Configurable cards include Disk II, hard disk, mouse, and Mockingboard, among others. Display options include RGB, NTSC-like, black-and-white, and monochrome modes. A monitor prompt and debug overlay add tools for users who want to inspect or adjust emulation behavior. These options make it a better fit for Apple //e users with varied media and card needs than for people seeking multi-model coverage.
The platform distinction matters: the project documents a desktop SDL build and a Linux framebuffer build, but warns that framebuffer support is unmaintained and may be broken. Suspend and restore, including inserted disks, is documented for Teensy rather than desktop use. Users also need to supply Apple //e and Disk II ROM files. Choose Aiie! if its Apple //e focus, configurable hardware, and image formats match your setup; consider another emulator if you need other Apple II models or depend on maintained Linux framebuffer support.
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Aiie! pricing
Aiie! fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Apple II model coverage | Iie |
| Host platform | Cross-platform |
| Disk image formats | .dsk, .po, .nib, .woz, .img, .hdv, .2mg |
| Built-in debugger | Yes |
| Save states | Yes |
| Joystick support | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS, Linux |
| Pricing | Free |
| Website | github.com |
| Facts checked | 14 Nov 2026 |
Alternatives to Aiie!
- OpenEmuA polished Mac library for classic games, but not a dedicated Apple II emulator.7.9
- AvidemuxA free, open-source tool for basic video processing—not Apple II emulation.7.9
- AppleWinA free desktop emulator with Apple II models, peripherals, video modes, and a debugger.7.9
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