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Magic DosBox

Freemium#8 of 26 in MS-DOS Emulators

Magic DosBox: A feature-rich Android DOS emulator with a capable free Lite tier. Ranked #8 of 26 in MS-DOS Emulators by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for android users playing DOS games.

6.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Android users playing DOS games
Free plan
Yes
Supported host platforms
Android
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Custom profiles, collections, layouts, and virtual controls
- Supports keyboard, mouse, stylus, gamepad, audio, CD-ROM, and ISO input
- Includes save states, networking, and layout import/export
Where it doesn't
- Free Lite limits users to one game profile
- Free Lite allows only three widget types
- Games are not included, and save states have reliability limitations

Our verdict on Magic DosBox

Magic DosBox is an open-source Android port of DOSBox for running users’ own MS-DOS games and applications on phones, tablets, and other Android devices. It is aimed at Android users who want configurable touch controls alongside physical keyboard, mouse, stylus, or gamepad input. The app also covers Sound Blaster, PC speaker, and MIDI audio, plus CD-ROM and ISO mounting, screenshots, networking, and DOSBox settings.

The free Lite plan supports one game profile and three widget types, which is enough for a focused setup but restrictive for a larger collection. The Donated plan expands the collection to unlimited games, enables all widget types, and adds profile import and duplication. It suits users who want to manage multiple games or reuse configurations across setups, while the Lite tier is better for trying the core emulator with a single title.

Its strongest area is configuration depth rather than platform breadth. Users can build game profiles, adjust virtual controls, save and load states, mount CD-ROM or ISO media, and export or import game layouts. Physical input and networking support broaden the range of DOS software it can accommodate. Magic DosBox is a good fit for Android users who already own compatible DOS games and value detailed control customization. It is less suitable for users on other platforms, anyone expecting included games, or players who need fully dependable save-state behavior.

Magic DosBox pricing

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

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Magic DosBox fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Supported host platforms	Android
DOS target versions	Ms-dos
Disk image formats	ISO, GOG, INST, CUE
Gamepad support	Yes
Save states	Yes
Audio CD support	Not verified
Source available	Yes
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	magicbox.imejl.sk
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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