Android Emulator

Shoji VR13 appsUpdated Dec 8, 2020

Emulate Android on PC !

Android-x86
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This is a project to port Android open source project to x86 platform, formerly known as "patch hosting for Android x86 support". The original plan is to host different patches for Android x86 support from open source community.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Operating System
Mobile OS
Platforms
Linux
VirtualBox
Self-Hosted
VMware Workstation Pro
VMware Workstation Player
+4
Shoji VR’s note

Slow Performance (Boot up until 60seconds, Delay of 5 seconds every operation)

Bad Compability

Used for development, not recommended for run games
Andy
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Andy breaks down the barrier between desktop and mobile computing, while keeping a user up to date with the latest Android OS feature upgrades. It also provides users with unlimited storage capacity, PC and Mac compatibility, and the freedom to play the most popular mobile...
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Android Emulator
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Shoji VR’s note

Slow Performance (Run apps require 10-15 seconds)

Bad Compability (Snapchat, Path, etc are not compatible)

Portrait view are too small
ARChon Runtime for Chrome
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ARChon Runtime APK for Chrome is a convenient way to create custom Chrome ARChon time packets directly from your phone.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Android Emulator
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Google Chrome
Shoji VR’s note
Doesn't work at all, crash google chrome
BlueStacks
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Runs Android apps on both Windows and macOS, switching environments without reboot. Supports enterprise IT in delivering apps securely.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Android Emulator
Platforms
Mac
Windows
+9
Shoji VR’s note

Silent bloatware and popup ads on free plan (Consider premium if you want to remove them)

Fast Performance (60FPS, Instant Launch apps, Bootup only 5-10 seconds)

Good Compability (can run most of apps)
Droid4X
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Droid4x is Android simulator, which is good in aspects of performance, user experience, compatibility and gaming controllability. Making millions of mobile games and apps as desktop experience.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Android Emulator
Virtualization Tool
Platforms
Windows
Shoji VR’s note

Often Crash and official website no longer available / abandoned

Fast Performance

Good Compability
Genymotion
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Genymotion is an Android emulator for building and testing great Android apps. It’s fast, simple and powerful.
Cost / License
Free Personal
Proprietary
Application type
Android Emulator
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android Studio
Eclipse
Shoji VR’s note

Commercial yet slow and bad compability,

still depends on virtualbox to run
KOPLAYER
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KOPLAYER is a free android emulator for Windows and Mac which can help you run Android games & apps on your Windows PC. KOPLAYER commits itself to bringing you the best playing experience for games, with more than one million supported apps.
Cost / License
Free Personal
Proprietary
Application type
Android Emulator
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Shoji VR’s note

Require tiantian digital driver, blocked on windows 10 as unverified driver
LDPlayer
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LDPlayer,The best android emulator for windows. Free download it to play android games & android apps on PC. Be stabilization, fluent, perfect compatibility. LDPlayer is a free Android emulator for PC users playing Android games easily on Windows. Based on Android 5.1.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Android Emulator
Virtualization Tool
Platforms
Windows
+1
Shoji VR’s note

Free,

Portable,

Fast Performance

Tabbing interface
MEmu
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Comparing to other Android emulators, MEmu provides the highest performance and greatest compatibility. It runs on nearly all Windows devices (PC, notebook, 2-in-1 devices, tablets).
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Android Emulator
Virtualization Tool
Platforms
Windows
+5
Shoji VR’s note

Fast Performance

Good Compability

No ads, currently best android emulator i ever used.
Nox App Player
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Android emulator delivering high-performance emulation, suitable for gamers and developers, allowing seamless app and game execution on desktop platforms.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Android Emulator
Virtualization Tool
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Shoji VR’s note

Good Performance

Good Compability (can run most of the apps)

Memu Portable alternative, second best android emulator.
Remix OS Player
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Remix OS Player is the most up-to-date emulator on the market. Enjoy the latest games and apps that Android has to offer.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Android Emulator
Platforms
Windows
Shoji VR’s note

Doesn’t even works, development are stopped
Windroy
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Windroy is Android running with Windows kernel! It does not run by a simulator (such as VirtualBox), it's on real machine, so it's fast! It keeps full Android capabilities. You can run all Android apps, including 3D games!.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Android Emulator
Operating System
Platforms
Windows
Shoji VR’s note

Bad Performance and Compability

only runs on windows
YouWave
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Runs Android apps and app stores on your PC, no phone required

Download thousands of apps online via app stores within youwave

High performance - The fastest way to run Android on pc

Ease of Use - Easy to install. Easy to import and run apps

Key Technical Features

Support.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Android Emulator
Platforms
Windows
Shoji VR’s note

Bad Performance and Compability

Freemiun, Outdated OS (5.1.1)