# GBDev • Full Control Emulator — Immersive Gaming Experience

> Game Boy Color emulator for iPhone with game library and customizable controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Winter Bagley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbdev-full-control-emulator/id6787331675 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Winter Bagley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513642337)
- Category: Entertainment, Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 100 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbdev-full-control-emulator/id6787331675/reviews.md

## What is GBDev?

GBDev is a fast multi emulator with an immersive feel and lots of good ways to customize your emulation experience. 
Emulates: GB • GBC • GBA • NES • SNES • DS • DSI • 3DS • GC • Wii
Get cozy under the covers with our screen bleed and crt scanlines options.
Reposition the screens and buttons to maximize the emulation feel. Enhance the look with animated themes and custom buttons. 
Landscape mode goes hard too especially when a bluetooth controller is connected. SNES Mouse works for mar10 pain7 too!! GBDev even has 3ds mii support. Connect to a tv with airplay, connect some controllers via bluetooth, and set the phone on charge for a night of retro gatherings.
Button haptics make you feel more immersed so we have that too. Our game library is seperated by console. 
Thank you for using GBDev!!

## Key features

- Game Boy & Game Boy Color ROM support
- Personalized game library with box art
- Save states for instant progress capture
- Customizable on-screen controls
- Adjustable game palettes and app themes
- Integrated cheat engine

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GBDev Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbdev-full-control-emulator/id6787331675/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Performance is horrible

*2026-10-04*

Very awful performance. I know a iPhone 13 can handle jitless GameCube Emulation. ICube is proof.

### 1/5 — crashes upon booting

*2026-09-29*

Just doesn’t work, Wii and GCN support is lackluster. yet guy promoted it like hell on his X account.

### 3/5 — Nothing but crashing

*2026-09-29*

Haven’t even had a chance to use the emulator because every time I try to boot a game it crashes

### 1/5 — GBDev Pro Paywall Bug & Other Issues

*2026-09-28*

It was successful in loading games, but immediately after running them the app repeatedly keeps blocking you with its Pro paywall, which might I add doesn’t mention full gameplay as a guaranteed feature. The paywall can be closed, but it’ll keep cycling through pulling up the system’s menu for importing/loading games and then back to the paywall. Did experience no audio during initial runs, but might be related to certain games. App might still be in beta but even if I cared less about the audio, going to assume this app won’t be free for long.

### 3/5 — About the emulator itself.

*2026-09-26*

I know that it is still in early beta for what it appears to be from its design. There are some things that I need to take note of. First, most importantly, the layout buttons feel small that you can’t even adjust them even if you try (besides the screens), it would be cool to adjust the control sizes. Second, there seems to be a bit of some pauses when playing 3DS games on the emulator, presumably the loading screens. Not sure if this is an early feature or anything. I had heard some user talked about how some 3DS games wouldn’t work, maybe you can look into that perhaps? Finally, some features feel a bit unfinished, maybe still in beta? Overall, it’s a pretty decent emulator, just needed some bug fixes and some adjustments for the near future. Hope this message fits you well.

### 2/5 — Skip this Emulator

*2026-09-25*

I have a ton of issues with this emulator. None of my NES games loaded despite them working just fine on other emulators (including ones on phones), audio emulation is inaccurate (heck, systems other than the Game Boys straight up don’t have any audio emulated), landscape requires tapping a button in the menu instead of just rotating your device for some reason, the menu button and FPS always show up on top (even when they shouldn’t), the touch screens for the DS were offset from where they were during setup, and worst of all, save states are locked behind a paywall (even tho there are other emulators on the App Store that provide them FOR FREE). I haven’t actually touched the 3DS stuff, but I’d imagine they, along with the upcoming GameCube and Wii, would run horribly without some form of JiT. If you want an emulator for your phone, you best look elsewhere.

### 1/5 — The emulator isn’t working. Help. I want to play Star Fox 64 3D

*2026-09-25*

I’m trying to be patient but I guess the code isn’t complete or something. I’ve been trying to get a 3Ds game running (Star Fox 64 3D) but it’s not going thru.

### 5/5 — I love this!

*2026-08-12*

I love that I can play my favorite old games from when I was little!

## Frequently asked questions about GBDev

### Does GBDev have ads?

No, GBDev is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What devices does GBDev support?

GBDev is designed for iPhone and supports various iPhone models.

### How accurate is GBDev's emulation?

GBDev aims for accurate emulation, targeting the original 60 FPS frame rate for crisp gameplay.

### Can I save my progress in GBDev?

Yes, GBDev supports in-game saves for automatic progress preservation and offers save states for instant snapshots of your game.

### How often is GBDev updated?

The latest version is 1.1, and it was last updated on July 19, 2026, indicating recent development activity.

### What is the age rating for GBDev?

GBDev has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I customize the look of GBDev?

Yes, GBDev offers a variety of animated interface themes and classic to creative game palettes that you can switch between in-game.

### Does GBDev allow cheating?

Yes, GBDev includes a full cheat engine that supports GameShark and manual memory codes, with a built-in memory scanner.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-10-03

Hey Dude,
What’s New?
• Stable Wii
• Stable GC
• Bug Fixes

### 1.9 — 2026-09-29

Hey Dude,
What’s New?
• GC Support
• Wii Support
• New Themes
• Visualizer Packs
• UI Updates
• Bug Fixes

### 1.8 — 2026-09-06

Hey Dude,
What’s New?
• 3ds Mii support
• Airplay Top Screen
• Multi Controller Support
• 3ds Cheat Engine
• UI Updates
• Bug Fixes

### 1.7 — 2026-09-04

Hey Dude,
What’s New?
 • Added small joystick & dpad for 3ds

### 1.6 — 2026-09-02

Hey User,
What’s new?
 • Fixed Save States
 • Screen Repositioning
 • Fixed Game Library Loading Speed For 3ds
 • Bug Fixes

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