Chronos is a high-performance, feature-rich Android launcher built specifically for gaming and multimedia enthusiasts. Developed with .NET MAUI and Xamarin.Android, it replaces your stock home screen with a seamless interface designed to unify your game library, emulators, and music collection into one cohesive experience.
Chronos doesn't just launch RetroArch—it deeply integrates with it.
- Complete Core Support: From obscure classics like Vectrex to 16-bit powerhouses like Sega CD, Chronos handles launch arguments for the entire RetroArch library.
- Unified Library: Your RetroArch ROMs appear alongside your modern emulator games in one clean grid.
Forget manually searching for APKs.
- Auto-Installation: The integrated Setup Guide and Game Pages detect if you are missing a required emulator.
- One-Click Fetch: Directly download and install supported emulators (like NetherSX2, Dolphin, Citra, etc.) from within the launcher.
- Multi-Emulator Support: Native launch support for industry leaders including NetherSX2, Dolphin, Citra, Yuzu, Mupen64Plus, MelonDS, Cemu, and many others.
- Automated Library: Scans your storage to categorize games and populate beautiful grid layouts.
- SteamGridDB Integration: Automatically fetches high-quality box art, backgrounds, and logos for your library.
- Per-Game Configuration: Customize launch settings, distinct QSS themes, and performance profiles for individual titles.
- Integrated Music Player: A full-featured audio player with background playback support.
- Bluetooth Media Controls: Full support for external controllers and headsets.
- Audio Downloader: Built-in browser/utility to download MP3s directly to your library.
- Advanced Theming: Switch between Light/Dark modes or import your own custom
.qssstylesheets for total visual control. - App Drawer: A clean, optimized interface for standard Android applications.
- Home Replacement: Designed to function as your primary Android launcher (Home App).
Chronos automatically detects, configures, and can help install the following:
| Console | Emulator | Package Name |
|---|---|---|
| Switch | Yuzu / Sudachi / Ryujinx | org.yuzu.yuzu_emu |
| Switch | Eden (Standard/Optimized) | dev.eden.eden_emulator |
| Switch | Citron | org.citron.citron_emu |
| Wii U | Cemu | info.cemu.cemu |
| GC / Wii | Dolphin (Official / MMJR2) | org.dolphinemu.dolphinemu |
| 3DS | Citra (Nightly / MMJ) | org.citra.citra_emu |
| DS | MelonDS / DraStic | me.magnum.melonds |
| N64 | Mupen64Plus AE | org.mupen64plusae.v3.alpha |
| GBA | VBA-M / GBA.emu / Pizza Boy | org.vbam.vbam |
| GB/GBC | Gearboy / GBC.emu | it.ignazioc.gearboy |
| Console | Emulator | Package Name |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | PS3 (Aenu) | aenu.aps3e |
| PS2 | NetherSX2 / AetherSX2 | xyz.aethersx2.android |
| PS1 | DuckStation | com.github.stenzek.duckstation |
| PSP | PPSSPP | org.ppsspp.ppsspp |
| Console | Emulator | Package Name |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | Xbox 360 (Aenu) | aenu.ax360e.free |
| Universal | RetroArch (All Cores) | com.retroarch.aarch64 |
- Download: Get the latest APK from the Releases Page.
- Install: Allow installation from unknown sources if prompted.
- Permissions: Grant Storage and Network permissions on first launch.
- Setup Wizard:
- Follow the on-screen guide to select your game folders.
- Tip: If you are missing an emulator, use the "Fetch" button in games page to download it immediately.
- Enjoy: Set Chronos as your default Home Launcher in Android settings.
- OS: Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher
- Architecture: ARM64 or ARMv7
- Storage: ~200 MB free space
- Permissions: Storage (Media/Files) & Network
- Core: .NET MAUI / Xamarin.Android
- Data: Newtonsoft.Json
- UI: AndroidX AppCompat, Google Material Design
- Media: AndroidX Media & DocumentFile
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