Parlor

Parlor vs Delta

Delta supports NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, GBC, GBA and DS. Parlor adds 3DS on iPhone and iPad.

Parlor compared with Delta, feature by feature
FeatureParlorDelta
Native Apple TV appNot releasedSee note 1Not listedSee note 2
Native Mac appNot releasedSee note 3iPad appSee note 4
Saves and states in your own iCloudSee note 5Drive or DropboxSee note 6
One purchase, no subscription, no accountSee note 7Free + IAPSee note 8
Controller pairing guideSee note 9See note 10
AirPlay full screen, phone as the padSee note 11See note 12
No BIOS files to findGB, GBC, GBA, DSSee note 13DS supportedSee note 14
Homebrew games includedSee note 15Not listedSee note 16
Link play on one deviceNot verifiedSee note 17Other multiplayerSee note 18
Open sourceSee note 19See note 20
Systems beyond these handheldsSee note 21NES, SNES, N64See note 22
3DSiPhone and iPadSee note 23Not listedSee note 24
  1. The native Apple TV version is not yet released. Use AirPlay or HDMI from iPhone or iPad now. Source.
  2. The listing has no Apple TV version. Source.
  3. The iPad app runs on Apple silicon Macs. Apple labels it not verified for macOS. The native version is not released. Source.
  4. Apple labels it Designed for iPad and not verified for macOS. Source.
  5. Battery saves, save states and library metadata use private iCloud. Game files do not sync. Source.
  6. Delta Sync documents Google Drive and Dropbox. Source.
  7. One purchase covers iPhone and iPad, Family Sharing included. No in-app purchases, no ads, no Parlor account. The Apple TV version is not yet released. Source.
  8. The listing includes optional purchases. Core play is free. Source.
  9. The guide covers pairing, default mappings and remapping. Source.
  10. The controller guide includes pairing and remapping steps. Source.
  11. AirPlay or HDMI can provide the display while the iPhone provides controls. Source.
  12. Release notes document full-screen AirPlay and screen layouts. Source.
  13. These systems need no BIOS files. Some 3DS files need keys from your own console. Source.
  14. Delta 1.6 removed the DS BIOS requirement. Source.
  15. Free homebrew games are included. The catalog identifies included games and their licences. Source.
  16. Bundled games are not stated in the listing. Source.
  17. The released listing does not describe same-device link play. Check current app support before relying on it. Source.
  18. The listing documents DS online play, rather than this specific link workflow. Source.
  19. GPL-3.0. Every core and component is named on the licences page with its own terms. Source.
  20. The repository uses AGPL-3.0. Source.
  21. Parlor covers GB, GBC, GBA, DS and 3DS on iPhone and iPad. Source.
  22. The listing includes these home consoles. Source.
  23. Some game files need your console keys. Import 3DS files outside archives. Source.
  24. 3DS is not in the supported system list. Source.

Parlor availability

Parlor is available on iPhone and iPad. Its iPad app also runs on Apple silicon Macs, with Apple marking it not verified for macOS. Native Mac and Apple TV versions are not yet released. 3DS support is limited to iPhone and iPad.

Use AirPlay or HDMI for television play now. See the platform requirements.

Saves and setup

Delta Sync uses Google Drive or Dropbox. Parlor syncs saves and library metadata through iCloud. Game files must be present on each Parlor device.

Which app fits your requirements?

Delta includes controller skins, cheats and DS online multiplayer. Check its documentation for the workflow you need.

Parlor includes free homebrew games. Check controller setup and save sync before purchase.

Sources

Checked 3 October 2026 against the sources below. Prices refer to the US store and can change. “Not listed” means the checked source does not confirm a feature. It does not prove that the feature is absent.