melonDS

2.0.1 PS

Rafael V. Caetano

4.09

1,012 reviews

1,000,000+
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Free

Highly customizable emulator

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About melonDS

melonDS is an entertainment app developed by Rafael V. Caetano.

How many times has melonDS been downloaded?

melonDS has been downloaded 3 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 85 thousand times.

What is the rating of melonDS?

melonDS is rated 4.09 out of 5 stars, based on 1 thousand ratings.

Is melonDS free?

melonDS is free to download. The APK download size is 20.02 MB. The latest 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 app has been available on Google Play since August 2021.

Description

Unofficial port of melonDS, a free, open-source and highly customizable emulator. Its main features include:

More data about melonDS

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	3 million
Recent downloads	85 thousand
Rating	4.09 based on 1 thousand ratings
Ranking	Medium ranked
Version	2.0.1 PS
APK size	20.0 MB
Number of libraries	15
Designed for Android	7.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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melonDS has been downloaded 3 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 2.8 thousand downloads per day.

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Comments on melonDS for Android

★★★★☆ Diana Limaj · Jul 8, 2026

Had a lot of emulation lag making it impossible to use the sound without it being very choppy and annoying

★★★★☆ Ian Martinez · Sep 13, 2026

it's a really good app im just trying to figure it out if saving by the actual Pokémon menu save actually saves my progress or if the emulator has its own save

★★★★★ Jack Stainton · Sep 22, 2026

Excellent. Works smoothly. Would like more features such as duplicate/backup saves, instant saves, and keyboard layout modifications. Thanks

★★★★★ KREEK_KRAKY Sarabia · Aug 1, 2026

Love this, runs very smoothly and the sound isn't choppy like the other DS emulators, this is the best one I've played on

★☆☆☆☆ Serge Pelletier · Jul 15, 2026

Any game I have tried, regardless of the source, will not work. No rom can ever be found. But the games do work with NooDs and supernds emulators, so it's not the games or me.

★☆☆☆☆ Edgar Carrillo Aguilera · Aug 14, 2026

Can't run Pokémon ROMs. Get error message saying they could be corrupted. Bios and firmware files are there. Can play same ROMs on PC version of Melons with no issues. Shite

★★☆☆☆ Juan Dela Cruz · Sep 11, 2026

On Lower Processor and Phones this emulator is lagging no matter what You Fix the setting it's Not Fixable And You still Lagging In SMB dS and Mario Kart DS And The buttons It's not Animated I wish Its get optimized and fixable for lower processor and lower phones like 2 GB/3 GB/4G

★☆☆☆☆ Eduardo Schuch · Sep 18, 2026

DO NOT USE QUICK SAVE/LOAD! Loading an old state WILL overwrite your actual game save because the state includes the game's safe memory. This has been known for years, yet the Android version provides no Separate Save files protection. A dangerous feature shouldn't require users to know obscure emulator internals to avoid losing their saves. They call it Quick Save and Load in the settings despite knowing that's not what it is, the buttons don't need confirmation DO NOT add them to your layout!

Google Play Rankings for melonDS

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162	Italy	Entertainment	Top Free

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Technologies used by melonDS

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Frequently asked questions about melonDS

Is melonDS free?

Yes. melonDS is free to download from 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 the melonDS APK?

The melonDS APK 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 downloaded?

Google Play lists 1,000,000+ downloads for melonDS.

How do people rate melonDS?

melonDS scores 4.09 out of 5 stars, from 1,012 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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