melonDS is made and published by Rafael V. Caetano. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Rafael V. Caetano. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Rafael V. Caetano and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
PopularWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.02
- 1,202 ratings
- Installs
- 3.1 million
- Last updated
- May 5, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 20.0 MB
melonDS is popular, with 3.1 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.0 stars from 1,202 ratings.
User feedback
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Store listing
By Rafael V. Caetano, from Google Play“Highly customizable emulator”
Description by Rafael V. Caetano Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
• Light and dark themes
• Customizable controller layouts and backgrounds: create the best layout for each individual game with only what you really need
• Fast-forward support: skip cutscenes and tedious parts at high speed
• Save state support: save your progress at any point and return to it instantly
• Action Replay support: import codes to help you advance in your adventures or unlock special features (no codes are provided out of the box)
• Gamepad support: control the game using your wired or Bluetooth controllers
For help and suggestions, please visit the project's GitHub repository.
Notes:
• No ROM files are provided. You must extract ROM files from your own cartridges and/or systems
• Emulation of some systems requires the use of custom BIOS and firmware files extracted from a real system
Recent changes:
2.0.1
• Allow components in custom layouts to be placed within the display cutout area
• Improve OpenGL renderer performance under most scenarios
• Update Simplified Chinese translation
• Multiple crash fixes
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 15
- App size
- 20.0 MB
- Needs Android
- 7.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by melonDS
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 2.0.1 PS
- Launched
- August 2021
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 79 thousand
- Per day
- 2.6 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- August 2021
Installs over time
melonDS has been installed 3.1 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 2.6 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
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About the app and developer
About melonDS
melonDS is an entertainment app developed by Rafael V. Caetano.
How many times has melonDS been downloaded?
melonDS has been downloaded 3.1 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 79 thousand times.
What is the rating of melonDS?
melonDS is rated 4.02 out of 5 stars, based on 1.2 thousand ratings.
Is melonDS free?
melonDS is free. The APK size is 20.02 MB. The latest APK version available is 2.0.1 PS. The last update was on May 5, 2026.
What are the requirements for melonDS?
melonDS requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since August 2021.
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Frequently asked questions about melonDS
Is melonDS free?
Yes. melonDS is free on Google Play.
Is melonDS still available?
Yes. melonDS is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on May 5, 2026.
Does melonDS contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list melonDS as containing ads.
What Android version does melonDS require?
melonDS runs on Android 7.0 and higher.
How large is melonDS?
melonDS is 20.02 MB.
Is melonDS suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of melonDS as suitable for everyone.
How many times has melonDS been installed?
Google Play lists 1,000,000+ installs for melonDS.
How do people rate melonDS?
melonDS scores 4.02 out of 5 stars, from 1,202 ratings on Google Play.
Who made melonDS?
melonDS was developed by Rafael V. Caetano. It is listed in the entertainment category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to melonDS?
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