# Pixelchu — Your childhood. Press start.

> Your childhood. Press start. (iPhone/iPad app by GARY CROSBY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelchu/id6816880973 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GARY CROSBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886895791)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 36 MB
- Released: 2026-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-11-07

## What is Pixelchu?

Your childhood. Press start.

Pixelchu brings classic-console play and a pocket encyclopedia together on your iPhone. Explore game guides, rediscover secrets, and play the ROM files you are legally entitled to use, all in a cozy pixel-art interface.

PLAY YOUR OWN COLLECTION
Import uncompressed GB, GBC, GBA, NES, and SNES cartridge files from the Files app. Your library is organized by console, so your next adventure is easy to find.

REDISCOVER THE SECRETS
Browse guides to classic games with descriptions, original tribute illustrations, tips, secrets, and cheat codes. Search by title, filter by console, and save favorites. Codes and guides are provided as reference material; Pixelchu does not automatically inject cheats into games.

MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE
Play in portrait or landscape with translucent touch controls. Adjust control opacity, sound, and haptic feedback. Choose light mode, dark mode, or follow your iPhone's appearance.

KEEP YOUR PLACE
Use manual save states, load a saved moment, or enable automatic resume points. Supported in-game battery saves are stored locally too. Restart and exit confirmations help you avoid accidental interruptions.

TRY A LITTLE HOMEBREW
Four original Pocket Meadow movement-test cartridges are included for all cores. Move the little character, try the buttons, and explore the player without obtaining a commercial game. These samples are free to use under the included MIT License.

SIMPLE AND LOCAL
No registration, login, ads, subscription, or in-app purchase. Your imported files, saves, favorites, and settings are stored locally. Device backups follow your Apple settings.

ABOUT GAME FILES
Pixelchu does not sell or supply commercial game ROMs or commercial BIOS files. Import only files you have the legal right to use. Owning a cartridge does not automatically authorize downloading another copy. ZIP files must be extracted in Files before import.

Game compatibility varies. Some cartridge formats, peripherals, and games requiring additional firmware are not supported. Game descriptions do not mean the corresponding games are included.

Pixelchu is an independent project, not affiliated with Nintendo or the publishers of games mentioned in its guides. Console and game names belong to their respective owners.

Requires iPhone with iOS 17 or later.
Support: https://crosbygary.github.io/pixelchu/contact.html
Privacy: https://crosbygary.github.io/pixelchu/privacy.html
Terms: https://crosbygary.github.io/pixelchu/terms.html
Contact: cr0sby_gar@icloud.com

## Is Pixelchu safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pixelchu.

## Is Pixelchu legit?

Pixelchu has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Pixelchu is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-11-05

No release notes.

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