# Pocket97: Retro Game Emulator — Personal Retro Game Player

> Personal Retro Game Player (iPhone/iPad app by MALCOLM VINCENT GERARD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket97-retro-game-emulator/id6809556161 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MALCOLM VINCENT GERARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782740769)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 8 MB
- Released: 2026-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-10-29

## What is Pocket97?

Turn games you own into a personal cartridge collection. Import compatible game files from Files, choose a cartridge finish, and add your own label artwork from Photos.

Pocket Demo, an original CC0 diagnostic mini-game, is included so you can try the controls and emulator immediately. It contains no commercial game data, publisher artwork, or third-party music.

Import your own .gba files or ZIP archives from Files. Play with touch controls or a compatible controller, rotate into landscape, save your place with manual save states, and return with automatic resume. Fast forward supports 2×, 3×, and 4×.

Your collection stays on your device. No account, advertising, analytics, or tracking. Gameplay works offline. No commercial games or commercial artwork are included. Only import games and artwork you are entitled to use.

Pocket97 is independent and is not affiliated with Nintendo or game publishers.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Colors | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is Pocket97 safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pocket97.

## Is Pocket97 legit?

Pocket97: Retro Game Emulator appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Pocket97 is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-27

Collection browsing is cleaner with the search bar removed. Cartridge selection is smoother, game removal is more reliable, newly imported cartridges start in the standard gray finish, and navigation and touch interactions are refined across supported iPhone sizes.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-26

Pocket97 is smoother and more reliable across the collection. Cartridge browsing and selection have improved, game removal works consistently, newly imported cartridges now start in the standard gray finish, and navigation and touch interactions have been refined across supported iPhone sizes.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-25

No release notes.

## More apps by MALCOLM VINCENT GERARD

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- [SlideOS: Retro Slider Phone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideos-retro-slider-phone/id6812038937)

All apps by MALCOLM VINCENT GERARD: https://appshunter.io/developer/6782740769

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