Full GameCube and Wii emulation on iPhone and iPad, ported from the desktop Dolphin project.
DolphiniOS brings GameCube and Wii emulation to iPhone and iPad, based on the well-known Dolphin emulator project that's long been the standard for GameCube/Wii emulation on desktop. Running two full console generations on a phone is demanding, so DolphiniOS is more hardware-sensitive than simpler 8-bit or 16-bit emulators — newer, more powerful iPhones and iPads give noticeably better results.
It's installed through sideloading rather than the App Store, consistent with other advanced console emulators on iOS. Expect to spend some time in its settings tuning resolution and graphics backend options to balance visual quality against a stable frame rate on your specific device.
DolphiniOS installs on a standard, non-jailbroken iPhone or iPad through sideloading.
Save your progress at almost any point and pick up exactly where you left off.
Connect a Bluetooth MFi controller alongside the on-screen touch controls.
Free Apple ID signatures need re-signing roughly every week — a normal part of sideloaded apps, not specific to DolphiniOS.
Set up AltStore or Sideloadly on a Mac or PC, or use an EU alternative marketplace directly on-device where available.
Get the .ipa for DolphiniOS from its official or trusted source.
Your sideloading tool uses your Apple ID to generate the signing certificate the app needs.
Connect your iPhone or iPad and let the tool push the signed app over.
Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management, then trust the profile before opening DolphiniOS.
Performance varies by game and device — some titles run smoothly, others need lower settings, since GameCube/Wii emulation is demanding even on desktop hardware.
Newer, more powerful iPhones and iPads handle DolphiniOS noticeably better than older models — there's no strict minimum, but expect to tune settings on less powerful devices.
Yes. DolphiniOS is built on the same well-known Dolphin project used for GameCube/Wii emulation on desktop.
Yes. DolphiniOS is an emulator only — you'll need your own legally owned or backed-up GameCube/Wii game files.
Follow the steps above and you'll be set up in a few minutes.
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