# PPSSPP - PSP emulator — Play your PSP games > PSP game emulator for iOS with high-definition playback and extra features. (iPhone/iPad app by Henrik Rydgård.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Henrik Rydgård](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741218068) - Category: Games - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 2,700 App Store ratings · 1,429 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 44 MB - Released: 2024-05-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903/reviews.md ## What is PPSSPP? Play PSP games on your iOS device, in high definition with extra features! PPSSPP is the original and only PSP emulator for mobile devices. It can run nearly all PSP games with great performance on iOS. No games are included with this download. Use your own real PSP games and turn them into .ISO or .CSO files (see the homepage for instructions), or simply play free homemade games, which are available in the built-in "Homebrew Store". PSP is a trademark of Sony. The PPSSPP project is in no way affiliated with Sony. ## Key features - Play PSP games on iOS - High-definition graphics - Extra features - High performance - Supports ISO/CSO files - Built-in Homebrew Store ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | PPSSPP Gold | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of PPSSPP? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Smooth performance - 👍 Easy to use - 💡 Supports controllers - 🎮 Able to play classic PSP games - 🔥 Amazing emulation experience **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes - 🔋 Battery drain issues - 🤔 Compatibility problems with certain games - 🔇 Sound issues with some games **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes when trying to load save files - Controller mapping not working properly - Certain games not launching or freezing **Most requested features** - Add support for PS2 and PS3 emulation - Improve save state functionality - Implement haptic feedback for on-screen controls - Allow customization of button mapping - Add portrait mode support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,429) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Deleted Games and Saves *2026-08-18, version 1.20.4* What a waste of time. ### 5/5 — good *2026-08-04, version 1.20.4* i was able to play gran turismo psp smoothly. Hope devs make another for ps2🙏🏿🙏🏿 ### 1/5 — GOT A VIRUS *2026-08-04, version 1.20.4* I was excited to get this and see how it would work, and I watched as it downloaded, and as soon as it was done, my phone started going haywire. I don’t know if anyone else has had this issue with this app, but I personally wouldn’t recommend downloading it. I could understand a virus from some website you were trying to get an emulator game from but this is an app off the store. This wasn’t something I expected to happen. ### 1/5 — Too hard to import game *2026-08-03, version 1.20.4* It so hard to import @ game ### 5/5 — I need ps2 *2026-07-31, version 1.20.4* Necesito que traigas una app de ps2 para iOS ### 1/5 — Psp *2026-07-30, version 1.20.4* The app is so stupid ### 2/5 — Software is going but…… *2026-07-30, version 1.20.4* The software is good but i can’t find any ROMs that worked properly so I still have not played anything on this emulator can someone help me ### 5/5 — I don’t usually do reviews but this app earned it *2026-07-29, version 1.20.4* This app is the greatest emulator of all time in my opinion Sure they can only do PSP bur even then it is a blast playing this. I LOVE this app and it deserves all the recognition it can get. ### 5/5 — got to play some of my ace combat games with this *2026-07-24, version 1.20.4* Thanks for bringing this to iOS, I finally get to play 2 Ace Combat games on the PSP with this emulator ### 5/5 — 非常棒啊 *2026-07-21, version 1.20.4* 简直excellent，开源促进人类进步，终于玩到了某科学的超电磁炮的PSP游戏了 ## Frequently asked questions about PPSSPP ### What is this app? This app is a PSP emulator that allows you to play your favorite PlayStation Portable games on your iOS device. It offers high-definition graphics and additional features for an enhanced gaming experience. ### Do I get games with this download? No games are included with this download. 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 get games to play? To play your own games, you need to convert your original PSP game discs into .ISO or .CSO files. Instructions for this process can be found on the app's homepage. You can also explore and download free homebrew games directly from the app's integrated 'Homebrew Store'. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content for an enhanced experience. ### What devices is this app compatible with? This app is designed to run PSP games on iOS devices. It is optimized to provide great performance on these platforms, allowing you to enjoy your games with high-definition graphics. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.20.4 — 2026-05-19 Better UI for ad hoc multiplayer, and several important bug fixes! See the website for all the details. ### 1.20.3 — 2026-03-19 Fixed a bug that broke custom backgrounds, plus various other bugfixes and UI improvements. ### 1.20.2 — 2026-03-13 Fixes a multitouch bug that affected the OpenGL backend. Improves the Adhoc server list, now customizable and dynamically updated. Other bug fixes ### 1.20.1 — 2026-03-05 Portrait mode, many game fixes, easier ad-hoc multiplayer setup, and more! ### 1.19.3 — 2025-07-15 Fixed some bugs, see the website for details. ## Apps similar to PPSSPP | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Retro game emulator - GBA, DS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-game-emulator-gba-ds/id6499280245) | 4.6 (1,356) | Free | Games | | [Gamma - PS 1 Game Emulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamma-ps-1-game-emulator/id6499106870) | 4.8 (10,412) | Free | Games | | [RetroArch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroarch/id6499539433) | 4.3 (1,762) | Free | Games | | [Roblox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152) | 4.5 (19,885,943) | Free | Games | | [AD Boy: All-in-One-Emulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-boy-all-in-one-emulator/id6478694589) | 3.6 (313) | Free | Games | | [Pokémon GO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345) | 4.0 (649,884) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Henrik Rydgård - [PPSSPP Gold - PSP emulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-gold-psp-emulator/id6502287918) All apps by Henrik Rydgård: https://appshunter.io/developer/1741218068 ## Related topics [ppsspp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ppsspp) · [psp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/psp) · [psp emulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/psp-emulator) · [psp games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/psp-games) · [ppsspp psp emulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ppsspp-psp-emulator) · [ppsspp games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ppsspp-games) · [ppsspp emulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ppsspp-emulator) · [ppsspp gold](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ppsspp-gold) · [ppsspp psp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ppsspp-psp) · [aethersx2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aethersx2) · [emulador de ps2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/emulador-de-ps2) · [psp games downloader](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/psp-games-downloader) · [psp games library](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/psp-games-library) · [ps4 emulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ps4-emulator) · [pspsps](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pspsps) · [bbssbb](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bbssbb) · [ppsspp ps2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ppsspp-ps2) · [ppsspp 2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ppsspp-2026) · [ssppss](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssppss) · [sspp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sspp) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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