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- Rating on Google Play
- 4.07
- 99,302 ratings
- Installs
- 18 million
- Last updated
- October 7, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 12.4 MB
Dolphin Emulator is popular, with 18 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.1 stars from 99,302 ratings. Its best ranking is #87 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
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Dolphin Emulator for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Dolphin Emulator, from Google Play“Dolphin, a GameCube/Wii emulator”
Description by Dolphin Emulator Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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/
Safety and 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
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 2609a
- Launched
- April 2013
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 150 thousand
- Per day
- 5 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 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #87
- Chart
- Top Free
- Arcade
- Country
- Canada
Google Play Rankings for Dolphin Emulator
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | United States | Arcade | Top Free |
| 87 | Canada | Arcade | Top Free |
| 128 | France | Arcade | Top Free |
| 165 | Germany | Arcade | Top Free |
| 181 | Japan | Arcade | Top Free |
| 94 | Spain | Arcade | Top Free |
| 107 | Mexico | Arcade | Top Free |
| 124 | United Kingdom | Arcade | Top Free |
| 131 | Australia | Arcade | Top Free |
| 150 | Brazil | Arcade | Top Free |
Ranking history in United States
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 150 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 arcade apps.
User Ratings
Dolphin Emulator is rated 4.07 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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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 4.07 out of 5 stars, from 99,302 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: ClassicBoy Pro - Game Emulator, GCube: GameCube-Style Launcher, RETROCEAN: Classic Retro Games, Dolphin Mobile, Tap Dolphin -3Dsimulation game.