Genymotion
Genymotion is a local Android emulator for macOS, Windows and Linux that lets app developers test and debug Android applications without hardware devices. It emulates a wide range of Android versions and device configurations, supports Google Play Services, allows installation of custom apps and APKs, includes developer tools for profiling and debugging, and integrates with Android Studio. Developers use Genymotion for rapid iteration, testing on multiple virtual Android devices, and validating app behaviour across different OS versions and screen sizes before publishing to the Play Store.
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1 suggestionGenymotion added native Apple Silicon support in version 3.4, released in February 2025 after a two-month beta period. If your copy is still Intel-only, you need to update to version 3.4 or later to get the native build. Visit genymotion.com/product-desktop/ to download the latest version — the installer will automatically detect your Mac's architecture and serve the native build. Note that Android 11 and higher are currently supported on Apple Silicon; older Android versions are not yet available. If you have an older version of Genymotion installed, you may need to uninstall it completely before installing the new version (the support documentation recommends a clean purge to avoid compatibility issues). After updating, your device configurations and test data will carry over, and you will see significantly better performance and lower battery drain compared to running under Rosetta 2.
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