# Retroman: GameBoy NES Emulator — GB, GBA & NES Emulation System

> Emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and NES games on iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Konstantinos Papadakis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroman-gameboy-nes-emulator/id6502994389 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Konstantinos Papadakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/506133922)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 100 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR China)
- Released: 2024-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroman-gameboy-nes-emulator/id6502994389/reviews.md

## What is Retroman?

Relive the golden age of Game Boy, Game Boy Advance & NES gaming on your iPhone or iPad!

Enjoy seamless virtual controls, optimized audio rendering, and an advanced engine that delivers smooth gameplay with minimal lag for an authentic retro experience across Game Boy, Game Boy Advance & NES platforms.

Retroman supports all NES mappers, Game Boy & GBA cartridge types, unlocking the entire NES and Game Boy libraries at your fingertips.

FEATURES:
• iCloud Sync for saved states
• Bluetooth Gamepad support
• Easy ROM loading for Game Boy, Game Boy Advance & NES games
• High-precision virtual controls
• Customizable video & audio settings
• Full Game Boy, Game Boy Advance & NES emulation support
• Lightning-fast emulation for smooth gameplay on both systems

How to load games:
1. Browse and find legal Game Boy (.gb), Game Boy Advance (.gba) or NES (.nes) ROM files.
2. Save the ROM files to your device in the Files app. 
3. Open Retroman and browse to locate the saved ROM files, then tap on the game you want to load. 

Alternatively, use the "Open In" feature to load ROMs directly into Retroman from other iOS apps.


*** Important notices: Retroman is in no way affiliated with Nintendo or any other game console manufacturers, game developers, or publishers. The name "Nintendo" and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd. All other trademarks, logos, and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. 
This emulator is intended for use with games that the user legally owns. We do not condone piracy and are not responsible for any illegal use of the emulator. ***

## Key features

- Game Boy, GBA & NES emulation
- Virtual controls
- Optimized audio rendering
- iCloud Sync for saved states
- Bluetooth gamepad support
- Easy ROM loading

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy User Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #162 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroman-gameboy-nes-emulator/id6502994389/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yay

*2026-07-08*

Video games for free yayyyyyyyyy -Flash_point

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review! We're really glad that you enjoy Retroman!

### 2/5 — セーブしたのに

*2026-06-04*

アドバンスのゲームでセーブしてゲームを終了したら1番最初にセーブした所から始まる。
2回目以降のセーブは反映されない仕組みなのか？？

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。

ゲームボーイ／ゲームボーイアドバンスのソフトは、セーブデータをゲーム本体（ROM）側で管理しており、アプリ側で別途セーブする仕組みはありません。そのため、セーブ・ロードはすべてゲーム内のメニューから行っていただく形になります。

お手数ですが、以下をお試しください。
・セーブする際は、ゲーム内のセーブメニューからセーブする
・再開する際は、ゲームを起動後、ゲーム内のロードメニューから「つづきから」などを選んで読み込む

この手順であれば、2回目以降のセーブも正しく反映されます。

もし上記の方法でもセーブデータが保持されない場合は、お使いのROM自体に問題がある可能性があります。その際は、別のROMでも同じ症状が出るかどうかお試しいただけますでしょうか。切り分けの参考になります。

ご不便をおかけしますが、よろしくお願いいたします。

### 3/5 — 게임 저장

*2026-03-17*

게임 저장을 했는데 저장이 안되서 4시간  버렸어요 2번 했는데 둘다 똑같이 저장 안된건 쫌…

**Developer response:** 저장 문제는 ROM 파일이 손상되었거나 호환되지 않을 때 발생할 수 있습니다. 게임 정보와 함께 고객 지원팀으로 연락해 주시면 확인해 드리겠습니다!

### 1/5 — 怎么能退款

*2026-03-07*

怎么能退款

**Developer response:** 您好！请联系我们的支持团队并描述您遇到的问题，我们很乐意为您提供帮助

### 5/5 — No sound for GBA

*2026-02-05*

GBA games dont have sound. What is wrong?

**Developer response:** Sound is fully supported for all GBA games. You may have a corrupted ROM, please contact us, from inside the app settings, so we can help you out with this issue.

### 3/5 — 아니 대체

*2026-02-05*

전체화면이 안되는 에뮬이라니요 ㅠ

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요! 전체화면은 기기를 가로 모드로 회전하시면 자동으로 지원됩니다. 한번 시도해 보세요!

### 2/5 — アプリが落ちる

*2025-11-02*

ゲームがスタートしてすぐ落ちる。

**Developer response:** ご不便をおかけし申し訳ありません。詳細確認のため、どのゲームで問題が発生するかご連絡ください。

### 4/5 — Impossibilidade de mapear botões joypad externo

*2025-11-02*

Não dei 5 estrelas devido ao emulador não ter possibilidade de mapear os botões do joypad externo. Ele faz isso automaticamente mas eu gostaria muito de poder mapear os botões. Fora isso, eu acho que está no caminho certo para se tornar um emulador excelente. O som e a jogabilidade são muito boas, bem parecidos com o console original.

**Developer response:** Obrigado pelo seu feedback! Ficamos felizes em saber que você gostou do som e da jogabilidade. Agradecemos muito a sugestão sobre o mapeamento dos botões, estamos estudando adicionar essa função em uma futura atualização. Seu apoio e suas ideias nos ajudam a melhorar o aplicativo!

### 5/5 — Works like a charm

*2025-10-19*

No complaints what’s over . Great  emulator and very clean interface

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! We're thrilled you're enjoying the emulator and appreciate the kind words about our interface. Happy gaming!

### 1/5 — 假的

*2025-10-19*

无法下载游戏 根本玩不了 假的 骗钱的 避雷

**Developer response:** 感谢您的反馈。需要说明的是,这是一个模拟器,不包含游戏本身。您需要使用自己合法拥有的游戏文件。模拟器只是运行游戏的工具。如果您需要设置帮助,请查看我们的使用指南或联系客服。

## Frequently asked questions about Retroman

### What games can I play with Retroman?

Retroman allows you to play games from the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and NES platforms. It supports all mappers and cartridge types for these consoles, unlocking access to their entire game libraries.

### How do I load games into Retroman?

To load games, you need to find legal ROM files for Game Boy (.gb), Game Boy Advance (.gba), or NES (.nes). Save these files to your device in the Files app, then open Retroman and browse to locate them. You can also use the 'Open In' feature from other iOS apps.

### Is Retroman free to use?

Yes, Retroman is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with its use.

### What devices is Retroman compatible with?

Retroman is designed for use on iPhones and iPads, providing a seamless retro gaming experience across these Apple mobile devices.

### Does Retroman support controllers?

Yes, Retroman offers support for Bluetooth gamepads, allowing you to use your preferred external controller for a more immersive gaming experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.4.0 — 2026-04-03

• Fixed a bug that caused no sound, audio stuttering, and some ROMs not loading at all in GBA games.

### 5.3.2 — 2025-10-25

• Improved UI layout on smaller devices

### 5.3.1 — 2025-10-13

• Added dark mode support

### 5.3.0 — 2025-10-08

• Added dark mode support

### 5.2.0 — 2025-09-11

• Updated for iOS 26 support bringing the latest platform features & improvements

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