Best Emulator Driver Apps & Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

19 free apps & games

Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good emulator driver apps and games. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Emulator Driver Apps & Games (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Nyushu Emulator	Free	—	Yes	No	Sep 2026
2	UTM SE: Retro PC emulator	Free	3.8★ (554)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
3	RetroGo - Retro Game Emulator	Free	4.5★ (66)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
4	Delta - Game Emulator	Free	4.8★ (28K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
5	Phosphor Emulator	Free	4.7★ (27)	No	No	Oct 2026
6	Bitboy - GBA Emulator	Free	2.2★ (10)	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
7	CloudpilotEmu	Free	5.0★ (20)	No	No	Sep 2026
8	Game Emulator - RetroHub	Free	4.5★ (630)	Yes	No	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Emulator Driver

#1

Nyushu Emulator by DANIEL EDWARDS

Nyushu Emulator Games Toolkit

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAds

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#2

UTM SE: Retro PC emulator by Turing Software, LLC

Run classic software and games

Strong Contender

🎬 Entertainment

3.8😐(554 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Experience classic computing by running old-school games and software. This emulator supports various display modes and processor architectures, allowing you to run pre-built systems or configure your own.

What We Love

🚀 Great app that can run Windows and macOS
👍 Useful for nostalgic reasons
👍 Can run Linux VMs

Room to Improve

🐛 Slow performance, especially on older devices
🐛 Crashes and freezes
🐛 Display and boot issues
🐛 Incompatible with some ISOs and VMs

#3

RetroGo - Retro Game Emulator by Jinan Matrix Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Play GBA, NDS, PSP & PS1

Worth Considering

🎬 Entertainment

4.5(65 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This application allows users to play classic games from various retro consoles on their iOS devices. It offers a smart game library, metadata discovery, and supports multiple emulation cores for a comprehensive gaming experience.

More Emulator Driver apps to explore

Delta - Game Emulator

Delta - Game Emulator

Delta - Game Emulator

An AltStore app

This app allows you to play classic games from various retro consoles on your iOS or iPadOS device. It supports multiple systems, online multiplayer for some games, and extensive controller customization. You can also manage game saves, use cheats, and sync your data across devices.

Supports NES, SNES, N64, DS, GBA, and moreOnline multiplayer for Nintendo DS gamesExtensive controller support (Switch, PS, Xbox, MFi)

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Phosphor Emulator

Phosphor Emulator

Phosphor Emulator

Premium GBC & GBA Emulator

This app provides a premium emulation experience for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games on modern iOS devices. It features advanced controls, instant save states, and unique functionalities like rewinding gameplay and AI play.

Rewind and fast-forward gameplayInstant save and load statesCustomizable touch controls

free with in-app purchases

Bitboy - GBA Emulator

Bitboy - GBA Emulator

Bitboy - GBA Emulator

Retro gamepad in GBA Emulator

Relive classic gaming experiences with this emulator that supports Gameboy Advance, Gameboy, and Gameboy Color. Save progress, capture moments, and use cheat codes for an enhanced retro journey. Personalize your controls and enjoy full-screen gameplay.

Load and Save StatesIn-game ScreenshotsCheat Code Support

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

A PalmOS handheld emulator

This application allows you to run classic PalmOS handheld devices on your modern iPhone or iPad. It emulates various devices and supports PalmOS versions up to 5, offering features like continuous state saves and file management.

PalmOS handheld emulationSupports PalmOS 4.1 and 5Continuous state saves

Game Emulator - RetroHub

Game Emulator - RetroHub

Game Emulator - RetroHub

Retro Games Console Emulator

Relive classic gaming memories with this emulator app. It supports multiple retro game formats and offers optimized performance for a smooth experience. Enjoy intuitive controls, orientation flexibility, and fast-forward options to rediscover childhood joys.

Supports multiple game formats (*.gba, *.gb, *.gbc, *.nds, *.nes, *.smc)Optimized emulator engine for ultimate gaming pleasurePortrait and Landscape Orientation support

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Mu - Multi System Emulator

Mu - Multi System Emulator

Mu - Multi System Emulator

Plays computer / console games

Game Emulator - PS1, GBA, DS

Retro Games NES, GB, PS1, NDS

Play classic games from multiple retro consoles on your Apple devices. Import your ROMs, organize your library with artwork, and enjoy smooth gameplay with customizable controls. Save your progress anytime and use cheats to enhance your experience.

Supports NES, SNES, GBA, DS, and moreImport and organize ROMs with artworkFast launch and smooth gameplay

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

TOP Emulator - 3DS PSP GBA DS

TOP Emulator - 3DS PSP GBA DS

TOP Emulator - 3DS PSP GBA DS

Countless classics to go

Experience classic games from multiple consoles on your device. This app allows you to import and play ROMs from various systems, offering features like cheats, save states, and customizable controls for a nostalgic gaming journey.

Play 3DS, PSP, PS1, NDS, GBA, GBC, NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis gamesImport and play ROMs instantlyIn-app cheats for gameplay assistance

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

A frontend for emulators

This application serves as a versatile frontend for emulators and game engines, supporting a vast array of systems through downloadable cores. It offers advanced features like netplay, save states, and customizable controls for an enhanced gaming experience.

Supports numerous gaming systems via libretro coresNetplay for multiplayer gamingSave states and fast forward/rewind

All-in-One Retro Game Emulator

This application allows users to play classic games from various retro consoles and arcade systems. It supports multiple game formats and offers features like save/load functions and dual import modes for a nostalgic gaming experience.

Supports FC, GBA, SFC, MD, NES, SNES, MAME/NEOGEOSmooth 8-way joystick controlSave and load game progress

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

PP EMU - 3DS PSP Game Emulator

PP EMU - 3DS PSP Game Emulator

PP EMU - 3DS PSP Game Emulator

Play Retro Games Anytime

This app provides a comprehensive retro gaming experience on iOS, emulating a wide range of classic consoles. Enjoy features like fast-forwarding, realistic controller skins, CRT filters, and save states. Sync your progress across devices and automatically display game cover art for a polished library.

Supports 3DS, PSP, NES, SNES, Genesis, PS1, and arcade gamesFast-forward and save/load statesRealistic 3D controller skins with haptic feedback

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Experience classic Super Nintendo games on your Apple device with this advanced emulator. Enjoy features like game controller support, state saving, cheat codes, and optimized video and audio for a smooth retro gaming experience.

Game controller supportState save and loadCheat code functionality

a retro game emulator

Play classic retro games on your device with this emulator. Enjoy solo or multiplayer experiences, with support for a wide range of classic gaming systems. Save your progress, use controllers, and even chat with friends during netplay sessions.

Multi-platform supportSolo and multiplayer netplayState save and load

🎬 Entertainment

REmu — Retro Emulator

REmu — Retro Emulator

REmu — Retro Emulator

Bring your own classics

This app allows you to import and play your own classic game ROMs on your device. It features a clean library, automatic system detection, and customizable controls, including gamepad support. Enjoy your retro gaming collection with smooth rendering and save states.

Import your own ROMsOrganized game libraryMetal-accelerated rendering

🎬 Entertainment

RetroPlay - Console Emulator

RetroPlay - Console Emulator

RetroPlay - Console Emulator

Play GBA, GBC, SNES & N64

Play classic games from GBA, SNES, N64, and more on your iPhone or iPad. This emulator offers smooth performance, customizable controls, and easy ROM import. Relive your favorite retro titles with enhanced audio and visual filters.

Supports GBA, GBC, NES, SNES, N64, and moreEasy ROM import from Files and iCloudCustomizable on-screen controls

🎬 Entertainment

Retro Game Emulator

Play classic games from multiple retro consoles on your iOS device. Enjoy accurate emulation, customizable controls, and save states for a seamless gaming experience. All your games are managed locally with a focus on privacy.

Supports Game Boy, NES, N64, DS, and GameCubeMetal-powered pixel-perfect renderingLow-latency audio engine

free with in-app purchases

Fast, Smooth & No Pop-up Ads

Play classic console games on your smartphone with this high-performance emulator. Enjoy smooth gameplay, save states, fast forward, and display filters. Supports a wide range of retro consoles and offers cheat code functionality.

High-performance emulation (60fps)Virtual gamepad with radial dialSave and load game states

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Emulator Driver

Are there free emulator driver apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top emulator driver apps & games we rank are free to download, including Nyushu Emulator and UTM SE: Retro PC emulator.

Does Nyushu Emulator have ads or in-app purchases?

Nyushu Emulator shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many emulator driver apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 247+ emulator driver apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.