# PPSSPP Gold - PSP emulator — Play your PSP games > Original PSP emulator for mobile devices, runs many games. (iPhone/iPad app by Millionth Line AB.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-gold-psp-emulator/id6502287918 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Millionth Line AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741218068) - Category: Games - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.68/5 from 197 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 40 MB - Released: 2024-05-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-gold-psp-emulator/id6502287918/reviews.md ## What is PPSSPP Gold? PPSSPP is the original PSP emulator for mobile devices. It runs a lot of games, and on most modern iOS devices, it will run a majority of games with great performance. No games are included with this download. Use your own real PSP games and turn them into .ISO or .CSO files, or simply play free homemade games, which are available in the built-in "homebrew store". The PPSSPP project is in no way affiliated with Sony. PSP is a trademark of Sony. ## Key features - PSP game emulation - High performance on modern devices - Supports ISO and CSO game files - Built-in homebrew store - Play your own PSP games ## What do users think of PPSSPP Gold? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💎 Great app - 🎮 Able to play PSP games - 👍 Worth the $5 to support the developers - 🎨 Fantastic emulator - 🚀 Works incredibly well **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes when trying to save state - 🔌 Battery percentage not shown - 🎮 Missing controller support (Backbone) - 🔍 Unable to change ROM folder - 🔇 Audio issues in some games **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes when trying to load certain games - Graphical issues and lag in some games - Keyboard not working in some games - Save state feature not working on iPhone 12 Mini **Most requested features** - Add Backbone controller support - Implement virtual keyboard, microphone, and camera support - Option to enable/disable bottom bar when using external controller - Add 60fps option by default - Allow changing nickname ## Recent user reviews (10 of 86) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-gold-psp-emulator/id6502287918/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Needs controller support *2025-05-30, version 1.17.3* Great app. Needs controller support ### 5/5 — 😳 Amazing! Supported! *2025-05-02, version 1.17.3* Had to buy this after being knocked out of my chair when I experienced the free version. I can play my library on my iOS? Chef’s Kiss 🧑‍🍳 💫 I hope my saved bindings from my free version transfers onto here, I wonder what the difference between the versions are? No one has explained. I guess I’ll test and report back. ### 5/5 — Hey *2025-04-29, version 1.17.3* El emulador es una belleza pero como es posible amigo que siendo esta la versión de paga para donar al proyecto sea una versión más baja que la gratis y tenga menos opciones 🤡 ### 5/5 — Controller support *2025-04-23, version 1.17.3* I would like to see backbone support for the games ### 5/5 — Controller access needed *2025-04-15, version 1.17.3* Please do this. I love this. ### 4/5 — Game control support needed *2025-04-12, version 1.17.3* Please add game control support so I can use my backbone controller!!! Please!! ### 4/5 — Good (Edited Regarding Other User Concerns) *2025-04-10, version 1.17.3* Finally the PPSSPP is back on iOS without the need of jailbreaking your device (if that’s even still a thing). Wanted to show my support by buying the gold edition considering I had a few bucks to spend. Edited: The app runs great on the iPhone 12 Mini/iPhone 15, so anything in between should run phenomenal at 30-60fps depending on your settings. So if you’re concerned if it runs on your device or not, it should. Others have also claimed texture issues (tho I am not too sure, it seems to be more of a game issue than emulator issue), this is likely due to something going wrong when extracting the file from the UMD ROM, or it likely just doesn’t work. I say this only because SOCOM 1/2 works great but SOCOM Tactical Strike seems to be the only SOCOM that has graphical issues, nothing to do with the emulator. If you are still concerned about whether or not on how the emulator runs, download the free one before you get the paid one, this version is only to support development. Please also take note that the free one only gets the latest update due to the fact that Apple declines every update the developer tries to push out for the paid one. It’s not that he forgot about us, it’s just apples review system. ### 5/5 — Pls add controller support on backbone for this app *2025-03-19, version 1.17.3* Pls pls pls ### 5/5 — Please add support for Receiving file via the Open In shortcut action. *2025-03-09, version 1.17.3* Please add support for Receiving file via the Open In shortcut action. ### 5/5 — PPSSPP *2025-03-09, version 1.17.3* Can we please get more updates and plug ins I absolutely love this app money well spent people say it’s the same as the free version but trust me there’s a difference. The only thing I dislike about it overall is that I want better controller settings-Layout and more cheats-Plugins ex. Come on developers how is it that the free version gets an update before the paid version. But with all that being said I absolutely love this app 10/10 keep up the good work!:) ## Frequently asked questions about PPSSPP Gold ### What is PPSSPP Gold? PPSSPP Gold is the original PSP emulator for mobile devices. It allows you to play your favorite PSP games directly on your smartphone or tablet. It is designed to run a majority of games with great performance on most modern devices. ### Does this app come with games? No, this application does not include any games. You will need to use your own real PSP games, which you can convert into .ISO or .CSO files. Alternatively, you can play free homebrew games available in the built-in "homebrew store". ### How do I play my PSP games on this emulator? To play your PSP games, you need to obtain your own game files and convert them into .ISO or .CSO formats. Once you have these files, you can load them within the emulator to start playing. The app also offers a homebrew store for free games. ### Is this app compatible with all mobile devices? The application is designed for mobile devices and runs a majority of games with great performance on most modern iOS devices. While it aims for broad compatibility, performance can vary depending on the specific device's hardware capabilities. ### What is the cost of PPSSPP Gold? PPSSPP Gold is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app, offering an uninterrupted gaming experience for a one-time purchase. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.17.3 — 2024-06-26 * Bluetooth gamepad improvements - Select button now responds properly and the Guide button can be mapped * Fix for math rounding issue that made bosses in Peace Walker unbeatable, among other glitches * "Double-swipe" protection against accidental app switching * Swipe-from-left gesture now disabled in-game, as it reduced touch screen performance * Fix hang when taking screenshots * Remote Disc Streaming (in your local network) now works ### 1.17.2 — 2024-06-03 * Metal-based rendering through MoltenVK * Swipe from left edge to go back * Much improved UI text rendering * Many bug and crash fixes * Support for RetroAchievements ### 1.17.1 — 2024-05-15 No release notes. ## Apps similar to PPSSPP Gold | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-stranding-directors-cut/id6449748961) | 3.9 (612) | $39.99 | Games | | [Lume Emulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume-emulator/id6505037244) | 3.9 (34) | Free | Games | | [GTA: Vice City – Definitive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gta-vice-city-definitive/id6468845173) | 4.4 (94) | Free | Games | | [Streets of Rage 4](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-4/id1601446687) | 4.8 (210) | $7.99 | Games | | [RetroArch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroarch/id6499539433) | 4.3 (1,762) | Free | Games | | [Gamma - PS 1 Game Emulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamma-ps-1-game-emulator/id6499106870) | 4.7 (6,444) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Millionth Line AB - [PPSSPP - PSP emulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903) All apps by Millionth Line AB: https://appshunter.io/developer/1741218068 --- *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.*