Parlor

Parlor vs Folium

Folium supports 3DS, DS, GB, GBC and GBA, plus home consoles such as NES, SNES and PlayStation.

Parlor compared with Folium, feature by feature
FeatureParlorFolium
Native Apple TV appNot releasedSee note 1Not listedSee note 2
Native Mac appNot releasedSee note 3Not listedSee note 4
Saves and states in your own iCloudSee note 5Not listedSee note 6
One purchase, no subscription, no accountSee note 7$2.99 + IAPSee note 8
Controller pairing guideSee note 9Not listedSee note 10
AirPlay full screen, phone as the padSee note 11Not listedSee note 12
No BIOS files to findGB, GBC, GBA, DSSee note 13See requirementsSee note 14
Homebrew games includedSee note 15See note 16
Link play on one deviceNot verifiedSee note 17Not verifiedSee note 18
Open sourceSee note 19See note 20
Systems beyond these handheldsSee note 21More systemsSee note 22
3DSiPhone and iPadSee note 23See 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 covers iPhone and iPad. 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. The listing has no Mac version. Source.
  5. Battery saves, save states and library metadata use private iCloud. Game files do not sync. Source.
  6. Cloud save sync is not stated in the listing. 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 US listing also sells Extra Features for $1.99. Source.
  9. The guide covers pairing, default mappings and remapping. Source.
  10. The listing names supported controllers but does not provide pairing instructions. Source.
  11. AirPlay or HDMI can provide the display while the iPhone provides controls. Source.
  12. The listing does not describe this specific workflow. Source.
  13. These systems need no BIOS files. Some 3DS files need keys from your own console. Source.
  14. The listing asks users to provide games and system files. Source.
  15. Free homebrew games are included. The catalog identifies included games and their licences. Source.
  16. The listing states that no games are provided. Source.
  17. The released listing does not describe same-device link play. Check current app support before relying on it. Source.
  18. Version history documents DS online play and 3DS rooms, not same-device link play. Source.
  19. GPL-3.0. Every core and component is named on the licences page with its own terms. Source.
  20. The checked repository publishes a GPL-3.0 licence. Source.
  21. Parlor covers GB, GBC, GBA, DS and 3DS on iPhone and iPad. Source.
  22. The listing also includes home consoles such as NES, SNES and PlayStation. Source.
  23. Some game files need your console keys. Import 3DS files outside archives. Source.
  24. The listing includes 3DS. 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

The US listing charges $2.99 and also offers Extra Features for $1.99. It covers iPhone and iPad. Cloud save sync is not stated in the checked listing.

Which app fits your requirements?

Folium lists supported controllers and documents updates in its version history. Parlor provides a controller setup guide and syncs saves through iCloud.

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.