iGBA: GBA & GBC Retro Emulator

iGBA: GBA & GBC Retro Emulator

Retro Game Console Emulator

2.7K ratings
539 reviews
Free
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This app provides a smooth and intuitive retro gaming experience for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance titles. Customize your gameplay with various visual and control options, including custom skins and touch controller transparency. Enjoy your favorite classic games with auto-save and detailed ROM information.

Supports GBA, GBC, and GB ROMs
Customizable skins and color options
Adjustable touch controller transparency and vibration
Auto-save functionality
AirPlay support
Detailed ROM information and filters
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What's New in iGBA

2.12.0

August 31, 2026

• Controllers work over USB-C now, not just Bluetooth. A wired pad used to respond only to Start. Every button is found now, and one plugged in before you open iGBA is picked up too. • The on-screen buttons can no longer disappear. If yours vanished and only reinstalling brought them back, iGBA repairs that by itself the next time it opens. • Touching the thumbstick no longer cancels the D-pad, and unplugging a controller lets go of the button instead of holding it down. • A save state that cannot be loaded now says so, instead of reporting success and leaving your game exactly where it was. • Speeds between 1x and 2x. 1.5x is free. • Cancel your subscription straight from Settings, whether or not you are subscribed. • The D-pad now goes where you point. Every corner used to own a third of the pad, so a thumb that drifted turned Up into Up+Left. It now reads the direction you actually pressed, its touch area reaches past the artwork, and diagonals can be switched off for games that only use four directions. • Change your controls without leaving the game — the pause menu has a Controls row. Open it, try the change, carry on playing. • Game audio is remembered per game: mute the one whose music grates and the next one keeps its soundtrack. • The sound no longer cuts out. In busy moments — a long attack animation, a new map loading — the audio could drop for a fraction of a second. That gap is gone. • Cheats tell you when they will not work, including a cheat file that only matches part of your game's title. That is what French, Italian and Spanish players were being handed. • Lock the screen to portrait or landscape, in Settings, so the game never rotates while you play. • Pokemon Self Trade works again on Game Boy. The waiting screen never ended — and on German, French, Italian and Spanish copies the option never even appeared. • A trade over the link cable is no longer lost when you disconnect. The game had written the trade to its save; iGBA had not. • The game runs at its real speed again. Frames your phone failed to deliver were never given back, so everything ran about 2% slow with the music stretched to match. • Cheat codes work out their own format. Action Replay, Pro Action Replay and GameShark hide two different encryptions on Game Boy Advance, and choosing the wrong one used to fail without telling you. All of this came from players in the Discord server. The link is in Settings.

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User reviews

Good, but the watch syncing needs work.

It’s a really good emulator but it lacks one thing, being able to play locally on the watch, whenever the phone is disconnected from the watch, you can’t access your games from the watch, so at that point it’s better to use your phone than the watch rendering the watch gameplay pointless. Oh yeah extra thing, you should add crown inputs for like a b buttons also for some reason the games disappear when disconnected to the phone
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Response from developer

Thanks a lot for the review! I’m actually working on that feature right now. My goal is to add the ability to play games directly on the Apple Watch, even when the iPhone is disconnected. I’m hoping to include it in the next update if everything goes as planned. Really appreciate the feedback and support!

Good, but the watch syncing needs work.

It’s a really good emulator but it lacks one thing, being able to play locally on the watch, whenever the phone is disconnected from the watch, you can’t access your games from the watch, so at that point it’s better to use your phone than the watch rendering the watch gameplay pointless. Oh yeah extra thing, you should add crown inputs for like a b buttons
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Amazing

Let’s you play almost any game and for free

Ads emulater

I don’t like to be raped by the ADs so I uninstall it.

Response from developer

このたびは広告でご不快な思いをさせてしまい、申し訳ございません。 iGBAではプレイ中に広告を表示することはありません。表示されるのはゲームの起動時のみで、しかも3回に1回、かつ一定の間隔を空けています。アプリに復帰した際の広告も廃止済みです。 それでも気になる場合は、iGBA Proにアップグレードしていただくと広告は完全に非表示になります。ROMやセーブデータが広告によって影響を受けることは一切ありません。 貴重なご意見をありがとうございました。今後の改善に活かしてまいります。

Convaincu dès la première utilisation

Franchement très facile à prendre en main, propose des pub mais qui ne sont pas invasives, beaucoup de paramètres pouvant améliorer l’expérience !
Si vous chercher un ému pour vos rom, que ça soit en speedrun même en TAS ou simplement pour revivre la nostalgie, votre bonheur ce trouve ici ! (Seul petit bémol je n’arrive pas à jouer avec ma manette ps4 qui est pourtant visible dans les contrôleurs extérieurs)
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Audio not working for some users

Bug

Unresponsive or delayed D-pad inputs

Bug

Crashes and black screens when returning to app

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Option to remove ads or pay for ad-free version

Feature

Ability to customize button placement and size

Feature

Support for more console emulation beyond GBC/GBA

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FAQ

What systems does iGBA support?

iGBA supports emulation for the original Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance systems. This means you can play ROM files (.gb, .gbc, and .gba) from these classic consoles.

How can I customize my gaming experience?

The app offers extensive customization options. You can select accent and background colors, choose from custom skins for both portrait and landscape modes, adjust touch controller transparency, and even enable 3-strength touch vibration for a more immersive feel.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or customization options for users who wish to enhance their experience further.

Can I play games full screen?

Yes, the app supports full-screen function without compromising the aspect ratio, allowing you to enjoy your games without black bars. Additionally, there is a 'Skip Frames' function which can help improve performance on some devices.

How does the auto-save feature work?

The auto-save feature automatically saves your game progress at various points, ensuring you don't lose your progress. This is particularly useful for longer gaming sessions or when you need to quickly exit the app.