# Ignited GBA — Retro gaming, modern design

> Customizable Game Boy Advance emulator with modern features and community support. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Steven Rittenhouse.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignited-gba/id6743347338 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Steven Rittenhouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672810821)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignited-gba/id6743347338/reviews.md

## What is Ignited GBA?

Ignited is a customizable and feature rich Game Boy Advance emulator that aims to provide a modern and practical way to play your favorite retro handheld games. Packed with thoughtful quality of life features and deep app theming never seen in a mobile emulator. Supported by a passionate community that you can be a part of! Download Ignited today and help shape the future of emulation.

Features
- Customizable Control Layout
- Popular Controller Skin Support
- Bluetooth Controller Support
- Backup File Syncing (Dropbox)
- Save States (Auto, Manual, and Rewind)
- Fast Forward Modes
- Cheat Code Support
- AirPlay Support
- Rotation Lock
- Touch Feedback (Audio, Visual, and Haptic)
- Swipe Gestures
- Achievements and Leaderboards
- Theme Matching App Icon

Supports iOS 16+

Ignited GBA Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

**Ignited is in no way affiliated with Nintendo. The name "Nintendo" and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.**

## Key features

- Customizable Control Layout
- Bluetooth Controller Support
- Backup File Syncing
- Save States (Auto, Manual, Rewind)
- Fast Forward Modes
- Cheat Code Support
- Achievements and Leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ignited Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Ignited Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ignited Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignited-gba/id6743347338/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horribly unintuitive

*2025-12-22*

There is no control customization and the menus make no sense. Where is the option to customize hotkeys? All I see is the oversimplified control mapping UI that is very unhelpful

### 5/5 — Sehr guter Emulator

*2025-12-19, version 1.2.1*

Ich schreibe nicht oft Rezensionen für Apps, aber diese hat mir so gut gefallen, dass ich etwas zurückgeben wollte. 

Benutze den Emulator seit einigen Tagen und er funktioniert tadellos. Hat sehr gut durchdachte Features und Shortcuts. Die UI ist ebenfalls sehr gelungen.

### 3/5 — GBA audio issue

*2025-09-05*

NICE emulator but GBA audio need to fix !!!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-07-20, version 1.2.1*

A good GBA emulator with some nice extra features. Well worth considering.

### 5/5 — Better than Delta

*2025-07-14, version 1.2.1*

This app is flawless. I play alot of games that require grinding and pressing A and B alot of times and the fact that you can go to 8x normal game speed changes everything for me, as delta only goes to 2 (or 3x im not sure) unless you subscribe to the creator’s patreon. The menu’s are clean and more responsive than delta and all the paid features are mainly cosmetic or provide changes minimal enough to not hinder people who dont pay. Brilliant little app, and should be the default gba app for ios users. 11/10

### 5/5 — Best Emulator

*2025-07-06, version 1.2.1*

This Emulator is one of the few emulators that work and is not bombed with ads, good job.

### 5/5 — Works well

*2025-04-25*

Very good GBA emulator

### 5/5 — Best GB/GBC/GBA emulator

*2025-04-04, version 1.0.5*

This emulator is much better than Delta, as it has much more features. Also it gets regularly updates, unlike Delta. 
If the lifetime subscription would be a little bit cheaper, like maximum 20€, I would purchase it. 35€ is too much for me.

### 5/5 — Impressive

*2025-03-27, version 1.0.2*

A very impressive gameboy emulator. Would love more consoles on this app

Also can the games be divided by GB, GBC and GBA ? 

But I’ll be buying the lifetime pass very soon as a thanks to the dev. (It’s optional ! Another reviewer gave this app a poor mark as he thought you had to buy it!

### 5/5 — Great Developer, Amazing App!

*2025-03-27*

This takes the base code used elsewhere and truly puts itself in a league of its own! I’ve enjoyed using this app to test and play many of my old games I physically bought years ago. Being able to play on the go with a sleek interface makes for a great experience. Many of the features are great quality of life improvements, and the ability to buy a lifetime upgrade for some extra features relatively cheap (compared to other kinds of software that tends to be worse) is quite the bargain. I can’t wait to see where this app goes and wish the developer the best of luck!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review! I appreciate the impact you’ve made throughout my journey to this point ☺️

## Frequently asked questions about Ignited GBA

### What is Ignited GBA?

Ignited GBA is a customizable emulator for playing Game Boy Advance games on modern devices. It offers a practical way to enjoy retro handheld titles with many quality-of-life features.

### Is Ignited GBA free to play?

Yes, Ignited GBA is free to download and use. It offers optional 'Ignited Pro' subscription plans for enhanced features.

### What are the Ignited Pro subscription options?

Ignited Pro offers a monthly subscription for $1.99 or a yearly subscription for $19.99. These plans provide access to premium features beyond the free version.

### Does Ignited GBA support controllers?

Yes, Ignited GBA supports popular controller skins and Bluetooth controllers, enhancing the retro gaming experience.

### Can I save my game progress in Ignited GBA?

Ignited GBA features robust save state functionality, including auto-saves, manual saves, and a rewind option, ensuring you never lose progress.

### Does Ignited GBA have offline play?

The provided data does not explicitly mention offline play, but emulators typically function offline once games and the emulator are downloaded.

### What devices can I play Ignited GBA on?

Ignited GBA is supported on iOS 16+ devices, including iPhones and iPads.

### How often is Ignited GBA updated?

The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on May 5, 2025. The app is actively maintained, with updates typically occurring regularly to improve features and compatibility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2025-05-05

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.2 — 2025-04-29

ROM Patching support is here! Quickly and conveniently patch your games from within the app, where the new game will be automatically imported into your library. Easily update to new version of hacks with the "advanced" patcher options, which allow you to inherit a save file or cover art from different games when importing a patched game into your library. Supports BPS, UPS, and IPS.

### 1.0.5 — 2025-04-01

- Added an automatic frame skip option that will adjust based on your fast forward speed to preserve battery life without affecting visual quality
- Implemented a fix for app freezes

### 1.0.4 — 2025-03-31

- Added What’s New screen to view latest app updates 
- Fixed being unable to select ROMs for import due to an issue caused by other installed emulators

### 1.0.3 — 2025-03-27

Now supports iOS 16

## More apps by Christopher Steven Rittenhouse

- [The Phases of the Moon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phases-of-the-moon/id6670409688)
- [Lihtzee](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lihtzee/id6746382080)

All apps by Christopher Steven Rittenhouse: https://appshunter.io/developer/1672810821

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*