Best NBOX alternatives: apps like NBOX: Retro Game Emulator

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated November 2026

NBOX is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to NBOX

RetroKit: Game Emulator#1

RetroKit: Game Emulator by Thales Pereira

NES, SNES, GBA, Genesis & more
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Play classic games from NES, SNES, GBA, and Genesis on your Apple devices. Seamlessly sync your progress and saves across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Enjoy customizable controls and a private, ad-free experience.

Omega EMU: Retro Emulator#2

Omega EMU: Retro Emulator by Volio Tech Back End

Support All Handheld Consoles
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Play classic games from multiple retro and handheld systems in one app. Enjoy smooth gameplay, customizable controls, and save states for a polished retro gaming experience. Import your own legally obtained game files to relive your favorite titles.

RetroPocket: Retro Games#3

RetroPocket: Retro Games by Duc Tran Trung

Game emulator for retro gamers
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to manage and play your owned retro game files. Import your game ROMs, save progress, and customize controls for a personalized gaming experience. Supports GBA, GB, and GBC formats.

More apps like NBOX

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Game Emulator | Classic Games
Game Emulator | Classic Games
Game Emulator | Classic Games
Delta GBA Emu PSP offline Game
Free

Play classic games from NES, GBC, NDS, and PSP on your iPhone and iPad. Import your own legally owned game files or enjoy the four included original games. Customize controls and save your progress to play anytime, anywhere.

Play NES, GBC, NDS, and PSP gamesImport and manage local game filesSave and load game progress
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
ad-supported
5
Pixgo: Retro Game Emulator
Pixgo: Retro Game Emulator
Pixgo: Retro Game Emulator
GBA, GBC, NES, SNES & Genesis
Free

Play classic games from 19 different retro platforms on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy features like controller support, same-screen multiplayer, and iCloud save syncing. Customize your experience with screen filters and community-created skins.

Supports 19 retro platformsController support (Joy-Con, DualShock, Xbox)Same-screen multiplayer
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
freemium
6
Snapemu - Retro Emulator
Snapemu - Retro Emulator
Snapemu - Retro Emulator
Classic games, ready to play
Free

This app lets you play classic video games on your mobile device. Organize your library, customize controls, and use save states to pick up where you left off. You need to provide your own legally owned game files.

Organize game library with cover artworkView favorites and recently playedAutomatic and manual save states
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
freemium
7
GameMory: Game Emulator
GameMory: Game Emulator
GameMory: Game Emulator
LAN Multiplayer, Saves, Cheats
Free

This app lets you play your retro game files on your device. It supports nine classic systems and offers features like save states, custom skins, and adjustable emulation speed. Pro features include cheats and local multiplayer.

Supports nine classic systemsSave states for any game momentCustomizable console skins
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
freemium
8
POK Emulator: Retro Delta Skin
POK Emulator: Retro Delta Skin
POK Emulator: Retro Delta Skin
Rediscover the classics!
Free

This application allows users to play classic video games from various retro consoles on their mobile devices. It features a smart game library, save states, and cheat code support for an enhanced retro gaming experience.

Smart Game LibrarySave StatesSmooth Emulation
🎬 Entertainment
(2)
free with in-app purchases
9
Nova Retro
Nova Retro
Nova Retro
Six classic consoles, one app
Free

Emulate classic gaming consoles on your iPhone and iPad. Bring your own legally owned games and customize touch controls. Enjoy local multiplayer with friends on the same network.

Emulates NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA, GenesisImport your own legally owned gamesCustomizable on-screen touch controls
🎬 Entertainment
(2)
free
10
Pizza Boy AIO: Retro Emulator
Pizza Boy AIO: Retro Emulator
Pizza Boy AIO: Retro Emulator
DS GBA GBC Sega Emulator
Free

This app brings a comprehensive retro gaming experience to your iOS device, consolidating emulators for multiple classic consoles into a single, user-friendly application. Enjoy a vast library of games with advanced features and customization options.

Emulates GBA, GB, GBC, Genesis, Master System, Sega CD, Game GearFast forward and slow motionRetroAchievements and cheat codes
🎬 Entertainment
(2)
freemium