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Delta

Freemium#12 of 53 in Multi-System EmulatorsNintendo DS Emulators Game Boy Advance Emulators Sega Genesis Emulators +1 more

Delta: A broad Apple-only emulator with saves, controller support, sync, cheats, and DS multiplayer. Ranked #12 of 53 in Multi-System Emulators by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for iPhone and Mac users focused on Nintendo systems.

7.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
iPhone and Mac users focused on Nintendo systems
Free plan
Yes
Supported systems
7
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, GBA, DS, and Genesis/Mega Drive beta
- Syncs games, saves, cheats, skins, and mappings through Google Drive or Dropbox
- Supports external controllers, save states, cheats, and compatible DS online multiplayer
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS and macOS, with no Android support
- Arcade systems are not supported
- Genesis/Mega Drive emulation is still in beta

Our verdict on Delta

Delta is an open-source, freemium emulator for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple silicon Mac, and Apple Vision devices. It is aimed at players who want to run imported ROM files from classic Nintendo systems, with Sega Genesis/Mega Drive support available in beta. The core system list includes NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS. It does not require BIOS files, and it includes save states, auto-save, cheats, controller skins, and per-system button mapping.

Its strongest fit is for users already invested in Apple devices and cloud storage. Delta supports Bluetooth, wired, MFi, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo controllers, while Google Drive and Dropbox can synchronize games, saves, save states, cheats, skins, and controller mappings. N64 users also get OpenGL ES rendering, custom resolutions, and custom texture packs. Compatible Nintendo DS games can access online multiplayer through community Nintendo WFC servers, adding a platform-specific feature beyond local emulation.

Delta has a free plan, while Early Adopter, Community Member, and Friend Zone are listed as patron-benefit in-app purchases rather than conventional software plans. That keeps the basic product accessible, but the paid options are better understood as support tiers than feature-defined subscriptions. Choose Delta if you want multi-system Nintendo emulation on iOS or macOS with broad controller and synchronization support. Look elsewhere if Android, arcade systems, or a conventional paid software plan is essential.

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Delta pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Delta fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Supported systems	7
Android support	No
Arcade support	No
Netplay	Yes
BIOS required	No
Shader/upscaling	Not verified
License	Open-source
Deployment	Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: Google Drive, Dropbox, Nintendo WFC community servers, Patreon
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	deltaemulator.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Delta integrations

Delta lists 4 integrations on its own site.

Google Drive
Dropbox
Nintendo WFC community servers
Patreon

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