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Provenance App

Provenance App

Retro console game emulator.

751 ratings
534 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
Free
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Released
January 6, 2025
Updated
January 29, 2026

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Developer

Joseph Mattiello
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About

This application allows users to play classic games from a wide variety of vintage arcade and console systems. It supports numerous platforms, offering a comprehensive retro gaming experience.

✓Multi-console emulation
✓Supports Atari systems
✓Supports Nintendo systems
✓Supports Sega systems
✓Supports Sony PlayStation
✓Supports arcade and console games
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What users say about Provenance App

Reviews of Provenance App are mixed: the Entertainment app is rated 3.3/5 from 751 App Store ratings. What users like most: smooth emulation, supports many systems. Top complaints: frequent crashes, confusing UI/layout. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Smooth emulation
  • 🎮Supports many systems
  • 👍Great app overall
  • 🎉Finally on the App Store

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes
  • 🤯Confusing UI/layout
  • 🔌Performance issues
  • 🤖Compatibility problems
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What's New in Provenance App

3.3.0

January 29, 2026

- New and improved cores and save state selection menus on game start - More accurate, restyled FPS and performance monitoring HUD - iCloud sync improvements for ROMs and save states, including metadata edits and artwork changes† - Shader filters fixed and expanded (RetroArch/PPSSPP/Dolphin) - Added skin support for Dolphin, PPSSPP, and RetroArch cores - Fixed save state screenshots in RetroArch cores - Fixed GLES RetroArch cores not rendering (VecX, Mupen) - 32X controller mapping fixes and improved Start/Select mappings for PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox controllers (Share/Options) - Sega CD CHD support in GenesisPlusGX - Faster main UI navigation and improved pause menu - Skin browsing fixes for orientation changes and corrected controller skin formats - Improved controller skin performance and expanded supported layouts - Smoother emulation with improved background process management - Fixed PicoDrive crash on game exit † Requires Provenance Plus paid subscription on iOS.

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One year access to Provenance Plus

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User reviews

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Potential but greedy developer

Ok, emulates most games and consoles but you’re unable to add cores for ps2 unless you pay £100 per year, very greedy subscription. Plenty of others out there that offer a better emulation for ps2 without the hefty price tag
MMeash01234

TF BRO, YOU SAID NO SUB NEEDED!

I did extensive research, and could NIT find that you needed a sub, so I paid no mind. YOU GOT MY HOPES UP JUST TO SHOVE IT IN MY FACE. I’d give 0 stars. But thats not an option
AAmongUs100

Meh

It keeps crashing and I can’t even download ROMs
ZZeldafan9925

Newer versions of provenance starting with 3.1.1. crashes on launch.

App started crashing on launch since 3.1.1. Reported on GitHub but issues never resolved.
BBashar20

Horrific UI/UX

Provenance was a really nice emulator for a while, but this new UI update is awful. It looks bad and is not intuitive. Please go back to using standard iOS ui elements
Eerdaquin
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

3DS games crashing

Bug

Dreamcast/PS2 ROMs not working

Bug

Screen shrinking when switching orientation

Bug

Inability to load local game files

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Controller support

Feature

Gyroscope/motion controls

Feature

Improved 3DS emulation

Feature

GameCube/Wii emulation

Feature

FAQ

What does the Provenance App do?

Provenance EMU is a multi-console emulator that allows you to play games from a vast array of vintage arcade and console systems. It brings a comprehensive retro gaming experience to your device, supporting numerous classic platforms.

What systems does the emulator support?

The emulator supports a wide range of systems including Atari (2600, 5200, 7800, 8bit, Jaguar, Lynx), Nintendo (NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, DS, 3DS, GameCube), Sega (Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast), Sony PlayStation, and many more. It covers a broad spectrum of retro gaming history.

Is the Provenance App free to use?

The application is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional features or content for users who wish to enhance their experience.

What are the common use cases for this emulator?

The primary use case is to relive and play classic video games from various retro consoles and arcade machines. Users can enjoy titles they grew up with or discover older games they missed, all on a single application.

Is this app compatible with all devices?

While the description doesn't specify exact compatibility, emulators typically require devices with sufficient processing power to run games smoothly. It's recommended to check the app store listing for specific operating system requirements and device compatibility information.