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Best Retro Arch Emulator Apps & Games

208+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3โ˜…, the retro arch emulator category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 208+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Retro Arch Emulator

RetroArch#1

RetroArch by Libretro

A frontend for emulators
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.3๐Ÿ˜Š(1.8K ratings)
Free
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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!

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Smooth emulation performance
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Wide range of supported systems
  • ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Controller support
  • ๐Ÿ’ฏ Comprehensive emulation features

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿคฏ Steep learning curve
  • ๐Ÿค– Unintuitive user interface
  • ๐Ÿ› Stability issues and crashes
Delta - Game Emulator#2

Delta - Game Emulator by Yvette Testut

An AltStore app
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Smooth performance
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive interface
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Great controller support
  • ๐Ÿ’พ Convenient save/load states

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional crashes
  • ๐Ÿ”‡ Audio issues (crackling, skipping)
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Limited screen space for DS games
PPSSPP - PSP emulator#3

PPSSPP - PSP emulator by Millionth Line AB

Play your PSP games
Worth Considering
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.5๐Ÿ˜Š(2.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Play your PSP games on iOS in high definition with extra features using this emulator. Convert your own PSP games into .ISO or .CSO files and enjoy great performance. No games included, but you can access free homemade games from the built-in "Homebrew Store".

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Smooth performance
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Supports controllers
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Able to play classic PSP games

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional crashes
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Battery drain issues
  • ๐Ÿค” Compatibility problems with certain games

More Retro Arch Emulator apps to explore

4
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.

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(10K)
5
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!

๐ŸŽฎ Games
(6.4K)
6
Gamuroid: All Game Emulator
Gamuroid: All Game Emulator
Gamuroid: All Game Emulator
GBA GBC PSP PS1 3DS DS Wii GB
Free

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!

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(8.4K)
7
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.

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(6.2K)
8
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!

๐ŸŽฎ Games
(1.2K)
9
Emu โ€” Game Consoles App
Emu โ€” Game Consoles App
Emu โ€” 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!

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(9.5K)
10
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!

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(421)
11
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.

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(926)
12
Lucky Emulator โ€“ GBA & DS
Lucky Emulator โ€“ GBA & DS
Lucky Emulator โ€“ GBA & DS
GBA & DS โ€ข Fast Forward & Save
Free

An advanced game emulator allowing users to import ROM files, play games in portrait or landscape mode, connect game controllers, adjust sound effects, and create desktop widgets for quick game access. Supports GBA games and offers subscription-based payment through iTunes account. View Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more information.

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(12K)
13
UTM SE: Retro PC emulator
UTM SE: Retro PC emulator
UTM SE: Retro PC emulator
Run classic software and games
Free

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.

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(454)
14
AD Boy: All-in-One-Emulator
AD Boy: All-in-One-Emulator
AD Boy: All-in-One-Emulator
GBC, GBA, NDS, SG and more!
Free

Experience the ultimate gaming nostalgia with AD Boy, offering support for GBA, GBC, GB, NES, SNES, SMS, SG, and SGG systems. Organize your game collection, utilize quick save/load, fast forward, export/import save states, customize with skins, use cheat codes, and more. Relive classic titles responsibly with legally acquired game files โ€“ game on!

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(310)
15
RetroGo - Retro Game Emulator
RetroGo - Retro Game Emulator
RetroGo - Retro Game Emulator
Play GBA, NDS, PSP & PS1
Free
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(23)
16
PP EMU - 3DS PSP Game Emulator
PP EMU - 3DS PSP Game Emulator
PP EMU - 3DS PSP Game Emulator
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!

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(401)
17
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!

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(2.6K)
18
Dolphin Emulator - Basic
Dolphin Emulator - Basic
Dolphin Emulator - Basic
Dolphin Emulator - Basic
Free

Dolphin Emulator - Basic is a game emulator that allows you to relive the golden era of gaming. Import game ROMs, enjoy flexible gameplay, and save progress seamlessly. Unlock the premium version to remove ads and access all features for an elevated retro gaming experience.

๐ŸŽฎ Games
(87)
19
Provenance App
Provenance App
Provenance App
Retro console game emulator.
Free
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(663)
20
Game Emulator - RePlay
Game Emulator - RePlay
Game Emulator - RePlay
Enjoy Play Classic Retro Games
Free

Experience the ultimate classic gaming nostalgia with our emulator app. Play a variety of classic games in *.nds, *.gba, *.gbc, and *.gb formats on your phone with perfect emulation, speed-up function, save state feature, and a user-friendly game list interface. Relive the classics and enjoy uninterrupted play anytime, anywhere!

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(1K)

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