IT IS FREE!!!In-App PurchaseVersion 1.302025-09-19
Added
- Added a new onboarding process to request certain permissions and describe several changes
- Added the ability to import custom artwork for games with or without embedded artwork
- Added support for direct boot, loading and saving states and in-game saving when using the Grape core
- Added a new Guava core emulating the Nintendo Entertainment System
- Added a new filter menu button to the Library allowing users to hide or show specific cores and jump to a core
- Added a new import menu button to the Library with improvements to game and system file importing
Changed
- Changed the Guava, Lychee and Tomato emulation screens to use Liquid Glass with an improved layout (iOS 26 only)
- Changed how games are loaded upon app launch improving error handling and performance
- Changed game importing allowing users to select the correct core if a game' file extension belongs to multiple cores
- Changed system file importing allowing users to select them directly from the Library after which the app will copy them to the appropriate location
Fixed
- Fixed an issue where Sign in with Apple would display an error due to an invalid authentication key
- Fixed an issue with Lychee emulation where the RGB24 mode would cause flickering or malformed graphics
- Fixed an issue where a device would reboot when emulating using Cytrus caused by MoltenVK
Miscellaneous
- Updated all cores to their latest versions (excluding melonDS)
- Updated all dependencies to their latest versions
- Updated all Swift code to use the latest version of Swift 6
Add issues to GitHub if found so that Folium can be improved even further
https://github.com/folium-app/folium
Folium is a beautifully designed, high performing multi-system emulator that allows you to play video games from retro consoles and handhelds
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Folium does not provide any games or system files, these must be provided by the user
Emulation may be slow on older devices depending on the console or handheld emulated
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Supported Consoles
- Game Boy, Game Boy Color
- Game Boy Advance
- Nintendo 3DS
- Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- PlayStation 1
Supported Controllers
- Backbone One
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- PlayStation DualShock 4
- PlayStation 5 DualSense
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Series X
Folium is in no way affiliated with Nintendo. "Nintendo" and all associated game console and handheld names and game controller names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd
Folium is in no way affiliated with Sony. "PlayStation" and all associated game controller names are registered trademarks of Sony Group Corporation
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