Retro Pal - DS, GBA Emulator

Retro Pal - DS, GBA Emulator

GB GBC NDS NES SNES PS1 N64

17 ratings
5 reviews
Free
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Details

Released
June 24, 2026
Updated
October 5, 2026

Features

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Play your favorite classic Nintendo handheld games on your iPhone. This emulator supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS ROMs. Enjoy features like save states, controller support, and customizable skins.

✓Supports GB, GBC, GBA, and DS ROMs
✓Bluetooth controller support
✓iCloud save sync
✓Customizable console skins
✓Rewind functionality
✓Gameplay clip recording
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What's New in Retro Pal

1.3.3

October 5, 2026

The Nintendo 64 • Nintendo 64 games play in Retro Pal now, and the console is free for everyone. • Saves, save states, cheat codes, achievements and official box art all work from the first day. • On screen, the stick, A, B, Z and the four C buttons sit under your thumbs. With a controller, the right stick plays the C buttons. • It wears its own shell around the game, in portrait and in landscape. Pro repaints it in your own colours. Up to four controllers • Connect up to four controllers and play together: two players on the NES, the Super Nintendo and the PlayStation, four on the Nintendo 64. Free. • In Settings, the Players section sets their order. Player 1 plays the one-player consoles and controls the menus; press a button on a controller to light up its row. • The library bar shows each controller's battery. The whole app with a controller • Move through the library, a game's page, RetroAchievements and Settings with the D-pad: A opens, B goes back, L and R switch between Library and Settings, and a frame shows where you are. • In a game, the controller's Home button, or Start and Select held for a second, opens the pause menu, where you can save, load and quit without touching the screen. Covers • Choose the cover of every game at once with the palette button, under Covers: official box art, RetroAchievements image or screenshot. A cover you picked for one game stays as it is. • A game whose cover had become its RetroAchievements image can go back to its official box art, and the RetroAchievements image is offered before you even open a game. Also • On the DS, the pause menu can close the console for the rare puzzle that asks you to. It stays closed until you press any button. • DS games run more smoothly, above all in Low Power Mode, and their sound no longer breaks up during play. • DS save states take about a third of the space. The ones you already have still load; a new one opens on your other devices once they have this update too.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Retro Pal Pro Monthly

Full Retro Pal Pro access for one month.

$0.991 Month
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User reviews

Dsの閉じるギミックがない

ゲームをしていてdsを閉じて解決するギミックがあるが、どうやってもできない

Response from developer

レビューをお寄せいただき、ありがとうございます。これまでこの機能はありませんでしたが、現在はご利用いただけます。一時停止メニューから、ニンテンドーDS本体を閉じる動作を再現できるようになりました。

Amazing work

Amazing

Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Glad you enjoy Retro Pal. 🙏

ZIPエラー出る

できん

Response from developer

レビューをご投稿いただき、ありがとうございます。 問題は修正され、現在はUTF-8以外の文字が含まれているZIPファイルも正常にインポートできるようになりました。

The best emulator on iOS!

Easiest time I’ve ever had setting up an emulator. Great all around experience.

Response from developer

Glad you mention it, because it's the whole point of Retro Pal. 🙏 Thank you for taking the time to write a comment.

Decent emulator microphone option needs to get fixed

Love the emulator really nice ui, would just prefer to have the microphone option work, currently it does not work AT ALL.

Response from developer

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted that you generally enjoy Retro Pal. ☺️​ About the microphone: in DS games, holding the on-screen MIC button sends a simulated blow to the game. That covers blow-based actions, but the app does not yet capture real audio from your iPhone's microphone, so anything voice-based will not respond. Could you please email us at support@retropal.fr with a detailed description of your issue and your needs so we can better understand the situation? This would allow us to prioritize this feature and provide a solution in the next update. Thanks for your help Kennikek. 🙏​

FAQ

Does Retro Pal have ads?

No, Retro Pal is ad-free. The developers state there are no ads and no ad profiling, ensuring a clean user experience.

What consoles does Retro Pal emulate?

Retro Pal supports four classic Nintendo consoles: Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS.

Can I use a controller with Retro Pal?

Yes, Retro Pal supports Bluetooth controllers including Xbox, PlayStation, and MFi controllers for a more console-like experience.

How does save syncing work in Retro Pal?

Retro Pal offers local-first iCloud save sync across your devices, allowing you to seamlessly continue your game progress on different iPhones.

What are the benefits of Retro Pal Pro?

Retro Pal Pro unlocks features like all speeds (0.25x to 4x), five save slots, 30-second rewind, cheat code support, and advanced control customization.

How much does Retro Pal Pro cost?

Retro Pal Pro is available as a one-time lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription at $0.99/month. You can cancel the subscription anytime.

Is Retro Pal safe for all ages?

Retro Pal is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app also emphasizes privacy with no personal data or advertising IDs being sent.

How often is Retro Pal updated?

The app was last updated on July 8, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. Users can expect timely support with replies typically within a day.