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Android Apps > Arcade > Dolphin Emulator
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Dolphin Emulator

by Dolphin Emulator · Arcade · Free
On Google Play since April 2013 · Data updated 2026-10-17
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Dolphin Emulator is made and published by Dolphin Emulator. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Dolphin Emulator. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Dolphin Emulator and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopularWell rated
Total installs
18 million
Best rank
#89
Top Free, Canada
Rating on Google Play
4.08
99,183 ratings
Last updated
October 7, 2026

Dolphin Emulator is popular, with 18 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.1 stars from 99,183 ratings. Its best ranking is #89 in Top Free, Arcade in Canada.

Pros & Cons

  • Free to download and widely used
  • Open-source with GPLv3+ and public GitHub repository
  • NetPlay multiplayer and graphical enhancements
  • Android TV / Nvidia Shield compatibility
  • Requires users to supply their own games (no bundled titles)
  • Limited Android TV support to certain Nvidia Shield models
  • 64-bit requirement may exclude older devices with low RAM

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
180 thousand
Per day
5.9 thousand
30-day average
Play install range
10+ million
Launched
April 2013

Installs over time

Dolphin Emulator has been installed 18 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 5.9 thousand installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts
Highest rank
#89
Chart
Top Free
Arcade
Country
Canada

Google Play Rankings for Dolphin Emulator

Top rankings

Rank Country Category List
94 United States Arcade Top Free
89 Canada Arcade Top Free
132 France Arcade Top Free
169 Germany Arcade Top Free
98 Mexico Arcade Top Free
116 Spain Arcade Top Free
135 Brazil Arcade Top Free
135 United Kingdom Arcade Top Free
144 Italy Arcade Top Free
152 Australia Arcade Top Free
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2609a
Launched
April 2013
  • Oct 7, 2026UpdateVersion 2609a
  • Sep 23, 2026UpdateVersion 2609
  • Aug 10, 2026UpdateVersion 2606a
  • Jun 24, 2026UpdateVersion 2606
  • Mar 17, 2026UpdateVersion 2603a
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User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Comments on Dolphin Emulator for Android

★★★★★ Kurt Phillip · Aug 15, 2026
The best. It's the sequel to the wii phone you can finally play emulated games, make just make nintendo, ninjas is not, watching
★★★★☆ Angelo C Aguirre · Oct 2, 2026
Can you fix your game because I always got kicked the of the game and removed the beta pls fix your game dolphin emulator
★★★★☆ ashyron Tonkins · Sep 4, 2026
Great app one thing though can you reprogram some games to have classic controls I don't know how hard it is to program a game with motion controls to classic controls but some games would just be a lot simpler with classic controls like Spider-Man Web of shadows I'm sure you can find a way to like put it to classic controller by looking at the Xbox 360 version or the PS3 same for other games if they have a PS3 or Xbox Port can you put the controls into classic controller please and thank you
★★★★☆ Chris Milton · Aug 21, 2026
This app would be so much better if you could set emulation hotkeys. I plan to use my handheld in docker mode and having a way to set up the keys to open up the emulation settings would be perfect
★★☆☆☆ Nona Tea · Sep 5, 2026
I don't have a costume GPU in my settings... :(which makes my game experience impossible, PPSSPP runs perfect on my Poco x7 pro even without downloading GPU. Please I want to experience nostalgia again. Can we have something for that cause in the near future?
★★☆☆☆ Tristan Caton · Sep 26, 2026
Nonstop controller issues. D pad doesn't work in any games for no reason even though it's set to the same command as hitting left on the stick for example. Then when I reset the layout it unmapped all buttons and refused to save the new commands at all. Then I update, and it replaces my rom folder entirely with an empty one. So now I have no installed games, and apparently it empties my original rom folders when it installs them. Thanks. Great.
★☆☆☆☆ Sarnava Ghosh · Aug 14, 2026
Worst application. I can't play any wii games it gives me black screen please play store if you read this deletes the game from play store.
★☆☆☆☆ Durgesh Mahajan · Sep 10, 2026
This emulator is not really convert rvz ot iso file it's only give there format and expand size if, flie convert iso our game work sooth

Technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
29
App size
12.4 MB
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Dolphin Emulator

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About the app and developer

About Dolphin Emulator

Dolphin Emulator is an arcade app developed by Dolphin Emulator.

Install Statistics

Dolphin Emulator has been installed 18 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 180 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 arcade apps.

User Ratings

Dolphin Emulator is rated 4.08 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 99 thousand ratings.

App Information

Dolphin Emulator is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 12.37 MB. The latest version available is 2609a. The last update was on October 7, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since April 2013.

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Developer information for Dolphin Emulator

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Frequently asked questions about Dolphin Emulator

Is Dolphin Emulator free?

Yes. Dolphin Emulator is free on Google Play.

Is Dolphin Emulator still available?

Yes. Dolphin Emulator is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 7, 2026.

Does Dolphin Emulator contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Dolphin Emulator as containing ads.

How large is Dolphin Emulator?

Dolphin Emulator is 12.37 MB.

Is Dolphin Emulator suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Dolphin Emulator as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Dolphin Emulator been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for Dolphin Emulator.

How do people rate Dolphin Emulator?

Dolphin Emulator scores 4.08 out of 5 stars, from 99,183 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Dolphin Emulator?

Dolphin Emulator was developed by Dolphin Emulator. It is listed in the arcade category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Dolphin Emulator?

People looking at Dolphin Emulator also look at these arcade apps: AGames PS2 PS3 PSP 2026, ClassicBoy Pro - Game Emulator, GCube Launcher, Dolphin Mobile, The Dolphin.

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Store listing

By Dolphin Emulator, from Google Play

“Dolphin, a GameCube/Wii emulator”

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Description by Dolphin Emulator Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Dolphin Emulator lets you play GameCube and Wii games on your Android device! Various graphical enhancements and other features are available to improve your game experience.

THIS APP DOES NOT COME WITH GAMES. You must buy and dump your own games to use them with Dolphin.

Dolphin Emulator is a 64-bit app. Most phones and tablets can install and run 64-bit apps, but older devices and devices with little RAM might not be able to. As for Android TV, the only devices known to be compatible with Dolphin are:

• Nvidia Shield TV (2015)
• Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2015)
• Nvidia Shield TV (2017)
• Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2017)
• Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2019)

Visit our website at https://dolphin-emu.org/ and receive support in our forums!

This app is licensed under the GNU GPL v3+, and the full source code is available through the public Git repository at https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin

GameCube and Wii are trademarks of Nintendo. Dolphin isn't associated with Nintendo in any way.

Recent changes:
Dolphin 2609 comes with lots of new things for Android users: NetPlay, settings search, support for real Balance Boards, and improved rumble!

Dolphin 2609a fixes some bugs that slipped into Dolphin 2609, like a crash when opening the settings on Android 9 and older, and also fixes security problems.

For details on these changes and more, check out our Progress Report: https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2026/09/24/dolphin-progress-report-release-2609/
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