# Linking Boy — GBA/GBC/GB emulator with Link

> Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulator with Link cable and RetroAchievements support. (iPhone/iPad app by Pixel Respawn LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pixel Respawn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769243202)
- Category: Games, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2024-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604/reviews.md

## What is Linking Boy?

Linkboy is the successor to the popular My Boy! emulator, offering fastest GBA/GBC/GB emulation with unique features like Link and RetroAchievements.
 
KEY FEATURES
• Optimized performance — smooth, efficient emulation with minimal battery use
• High compatibility — runs nearly all games flawlessly
• Link cable emulation — play up to 4 players via local network or on the same device
• RetroAchievements support — unlock achievements while you play
• Speed control — fast-forward up to 100× or slow down for detailed play.
• Cheat support — codes for multiple systems
• Cartridge features emulation — gyroscope, light sensor, rumble
• Controller & keyboard support — flexible many-to-many button mappings
• Customizable virtual controls — move, resize, and configure buttons freely
• Save states — multiple slots, save and load anytime
• Visual enhancements — combine multiple GPU shaders for a new look
• Manage game folders — easily add, remove, or organize your game collection
• Modern UI — clean design with Material You styling

DISCLAIMER
This app is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or licensed in any way by Nintendo, its affiliates, or subsidiaries.
No games are included. Screenshots feature either public domain titles or copyrighted works owned by their respective rights holders.

IGRS Rating: 3+ — by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).

## Key features

- Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation
- Link cable multiplayer
- RetroAchievements support
- Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down)
- Cheat support
- Customizable virtual controls
- Save states

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Pls fix the linking

*2026-08-21, version 3.11.0*

The linking was good when I first downloaded this emulator then it got changed to where you have to be on the same network as whoever you’re trying to play with please change it back and add Bluetooth linking as well I used to get emulators on my android as a kid and Bluetooth linking worked smoothly on them so it would be nice if it can be added as well as a way to link with players in different states if that’s possible

### 5/5 — 100% Better then delta for GBA

*2026-08-07, version 3.11.0*

Let me list it.

1. Snappier gameplay
2. Bigger screen
3. One time purchase for multiple saves and trading!!! (This is the only app that can do this) 
4. Last thing. On delta if you finger slides off of the controls it stops the input. (I HATE THAT) on linkboy it keeps your input going. (I LOVE THAT)

9/10 linkboy

I wish it could do DS games

### 1/5 — Complaints

*2026-07-08, version 3.10.0*

Alright, what’s the meaning of this? Somehow all of my files have been removed or deleted in Linking Boy? What’s going on?

### 3/5 — Having really bad slowing issue

*2026-07-03, version 3.10.0*

Whenever I close the app and reopen it, or sometimes randomly, the game’s speed drops to about 50%. The only way I’ve been able to fix this is by closing the app and restarting my ROM.

### 2/5 — Update ruined the linking capabilities

*2026-05-23, version 3.9.4*

I don’t know which update ruined the linking but it sucks now. Me and my brother used to be able to link through our phone networks but now it only allows WiFi linking, and we need the ip address. It seems more unnecessarily difficult to link now.

### 4/5 — Cant link iPhones using a hotspot from a iPhone.

*2026-05-14, version 3.9.2*

I have an android and an iPhone. My friends have iPhones. I was able to connect my android to the iPhone using the hotspot on the iphone but I could not get their iPhones to connect to it also. I noticed that there is an option on the iPhone when going to settings and privacy and security that says (local networks.) the description at the bottom specifically says “apps that have requested permission to find and communicate with devices on your local network will appear here” but when I look through the list link boy is not in it. There any way to turn this on? I’ll give a 5 star when possible. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Best ios Gameboy Emulator

*2026-05-06, version 3.9.2*

With the updates over the past few months, this is my emulator of choice for gba,gbc,gb. Enjoying the sgb support.

### 5/5 — Living the old days

*2026-03-16, version 3.6.0*

FINALLY a GBA emulator with controllers similar to my boy emulator this is the exact emulator that I’ve been looking for! 10/10

### 4/5 — Brilliant app

*2026-02-25, version 3.6.0*

Very good app, since update increases speed on gameplay seems to be lost which is annoying, also unable to link unless exactly same rom which is annoying for trading for example

### 5/5 — This is the best GBA emulator for iOS that allows you to import your favorite games and export save

*2026-02-20, version 3.6.0*

This is the best GBA emulator for iOS that allows you to import your favorite games and export save data to other devices to continue playing. I really like it.

## Frequently asked questions about Linking Boy

### What is this app?

This app is a high-performance emulator for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. It offers features like Link cable emulation for multiplayer, RetroAchievements support, and customizable controls to enhance your retro gaming experience.

### What are the key features of this emulator?

Key features include optimized emulation performance with minimal battery use, high game compatibility, Link cable emulation for local multiplayer, RetroAchievements support, speed control, cheat support, and customizable virtual controls. It also supports save states and visual enhancements.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core emulation features without cost, with optional purchases available for additional functionality or content.

### What devices is this emulator compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and is compatible with Android devices. It offers flexible controller and keyboard support, along with customizable virtual controls, ensuring a good experience across various devices.

### Can I play multiplayer games with this emulator?

Yes, this emulator supports Link cable emulation, allowing you to play multiplayer games with others over a local network or on the same device. This feature is crucial for many classic Game Boy multiplayer titles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.11.2 — 2026-08-23

• Allow multitouch on A and B
• [GB] Fixed some colors in auto GBC palettes
• [GBA] Fixed reading of some audio I/O registers
• Updated rcheevos to 12.4.0

### 3.11.0 — 2026-07-20

• Added the "GBC palettes" option to enable enhanced colorization for supported GB games.
• [GBA] Fixed alpha blending in bitmap background modes.
• [GBA] Fixed an opcode implementation issue.
• [GBA] Fixed a sound timer issue.

### 3.10.0 — 2026-06-11

• Added support for reading e-Reader dot codes. Currently supports standalone games only; transferring data to existing games is not yet supported.
• Added the "Dot" Video shader.

### 3.9.4 — 2026-05-23

• Added support for switching the game library between grid view and list view (only available when thumbnails are enabled in Settings)

### 3.9.3 — 2026-05-14

• Added haptic feedback intensity options
• Fixed some rare crashes

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