Best Game Emulation Software

220+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the game emulation software category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 220+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Game Emulation Software

UTM SE: Retro PC emulator#1

UTM SE: Retro PC emulator by Turing Software, LLC

Run classic software and games
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
3.9😐(454 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience the nostalgia of classic software and games with an emulator supporting VGA and terminal modes, x86, PPC, and RISC-V architectures. Choose from pre-built machines or customize your own setup. Powered by QEMU, a renowned emulator software.

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
Gamuroid: All Game Emulator#2

Gamuroid: All Game Emulator by UNIVERSAL TECHLAB COMPANY LIMITED

GBA GBC PSP PS1 3DS DS Wii GB
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.6(1.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Relive the golden age of gaming with this all-in-one emulator that brings multiple classic games to your mobile device, supporting various retro systems and formats. Play timeless classics without limits, with features like perfect emulation, speed-up, cheat support, and save state, and start playing your favorite games today!

Delta - Game Emulator#3

Delta - Game Emulator by Yvette Testut

An AltStore app
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Delta is an all-in-one emulator for iOS, successor to GBA4iOS, supporting game systems like NES, SNES, N64, and more. Enjoy controller support for various devices. Try it now for an enhanced gaming experience!

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🎮 Great controller support
  • 💾 Convenient save/load states

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔇 Audio issues (crackling, skipping)
  • 📱 Limited screen space for DS games

More Game Emulation Software apps to explore

4
Emu — Game Consoles App
Emu — Game Consoles App
Emu — Game Consoles App
Retro Console Emulator
Free

Play classic consoles and relive your childhood memories with this app, which allows you to emulate multiple consoles and import your own game files for a seamless gaming experience. Download it today and start your retro gaming adventure!

🎬 Entertainment
(9.5K)
5
Manic EMU - Game Emulator
Manic EMU - Game Emulator
Manic EMU - Game Emulator
Love Retro Games
Free

Experience the ultimate retro gaming experience with an all-in-one emulator that supports a wide range of classic consoles, featuring customizable controls, cloud syncing, and more. Unlock premium features and upgrade to a subscription plan to enhance your gaming experience on your device.

🎬 Entertainment
(10K)
6
Game Emulator: GamePod Emu
Game Emulator: GamePod Emu
Game Emulator: GamePod Emu
GBA,GBC,NES,NDS,PS1,PSP,N64
Free

Relive the golden age of gaming with a beautifully designed retro emulator and launcher that lets you load your own legally owned ROMs and enjoy smooth performance, pixel-perfect visuals, and controller support. Organize and play your favorite classic games from multiple console formats with a retro-styled interface and features like auto-save and haptic feedback.

🎬 Entertainment
(6.2K)
7
Game Emulator - GBA, DS, NES
Game Emulator - GBA, DS, NES
Game Emulator - GBA, DS, NES
Play Retro Game GBA & DS
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(15)
8
Gamma - PS 1 Game Emulator
Gamma - PS 1 Game Emulator
Gamma - PS 1 Game Emulator
The famous PS1 emulator!
Free

Experience the ultimate PS 1 game emulator with top-notch graphics, cheat code system, hardware controller support, and more! Play your favorite games in high resolution and enjoy a seamless gaming experience. Try it now for endless gaming fun!

🎮 Games
(6.4K)
9
Game Emulator: GB4 Retro Games
Game Emulator: GB4 Retro Games
Game Emulator: GB4 Retro Games
Play GBA & PSP Game Consoles
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(322)
10
Afterplay - Game Emulator
Afterplay - Game Emulator
Afterplay - Game Emulator
All-in-One Game Emulator
Free

The application is an all-in-one game emulator that supports a wide range of classic gaming consoles, offering seamless save syncing, cheats, advanced playback controls, and multiplayer capabilities. With its comprehensive features and emulation options, this application allows users to enhance their retro gaming experience across various devices.

🎬 Entertainment
(34)
11
FOX Game Emulator: GBA & Retro
FOX Game Emulator: GBA & Retro
FOX Game Emulator: GBA & Retro
Play GBA, GBC, NES, Retro Game
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(12)
12
GBA Emulator - Retro Games
GBA Emulator - Retro Games
GBA Emulator - Retro Games
Retro Gameboy & PS1, NES, SNES
Free

A versatile iOS emulator for classic gaming systems like GB, GBA, NES, and more. Enjoy your favorite retro games with features like save states and more.

🎬 Entertainment
(926)
13
Aippy: Game Maker
Aippy: Game Maker
Aippy: Game Maker
Make your own game
Free

Create interactive experiences with simple words, without needing to code. Describe your idea and our AI partner brings it to life, allowing you to build games, tools, art, and more. Join a vibrant community and explore endless possibilities, then remix and share your creations with the world.

🎬 Entertainment
(8.2K)
14
Game Emulator - RetroHub
Game Emulator - RetroHub
Game Emulator - RetroHub
Retro Games Console Emulator
Free

Experience the ultimate nostalgia with our Retro Games Console Emulator! Relive classic gaming moments with support for multiple formats, portrait and landscape orientation, perfect button functionality, and a user-friendly interface. Start your nostalgic journey now and rediscover the joy of childhood gaming!

🎬 Entertainment
(421)
15
Fin - Game Emulator
Fin - Game Emulator
Fin - Game Emulator
by Dylan Mathurin
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(132)
16
PP EMU - Игровой эмулятор
PP EMU - Игровой эмулятор
PP EMU - Игровой эмулятор
Play Retro Games Anytime
Free

Experience the ultimate retro gaming with an all-in-one emulator that supports multiple classic game platforms, including Nintendo DS, Game Boy, and more. Enjoy features like fast forward, realistic controller skins, save states, cheat codes, and iCloud sync, and start playing your favorite retro games now!

🎬 Entertainment
(10)
17
Provenance App
Provenance App
Provenance App
Retro console game emulator.
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(663)
18
iGBA: GBA & GBC Retro Emulator
iGBA: GBA & GBC Retro Emulator
iGBA: GBA & GBC Retro Emulator
Retro Game Console Emulator
Free

Discover a feature-packed mobile application for playing Game Boy Advance (GBA) games with a user-friendly interface, customizable controls, and support for various ROMs. Experience nostalgia on-the-go by downloading the app today!

🎬 Entertainment
(2.6K)
19
Retro game emulator - GBA, DS
Retro game emulator - GBA, DS
Retro game emulator - GBA, DS
Play any of the retro games
Free

Experience the nostalgia of classic video games in a modern interface with an emulator for retro games on your iPhone. Upload your own game files legally and securely, enjoy customizable controls, high-quality graphics, and stay compliant with copyright laws. Download now for a trip down memory lane!

🎮 Games
(1.2K)
20
RetroArch
RetroArch
RetroArch
A frontend for emulators
Free

A free, ad-free, open-source frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players, RetroArch supports a wide range of platforms and features such as netplay, achievements, shaders, and more. Experience retro gaming with advanced functionality - try it out now!

🎮 Games
(1.8K)