RetroArch Alternatives for iPhone

There are many alternatives to RetroArch for iPhone if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPhone alternative is PPSSPP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to RetroArch and many of them are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to RetroArch are ScummVM, Delta Emulator, Antstream Arcade and Genesis Plus GX.

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RetroArch alternatives are mainly Game Emulators, but if you're looking for Game Library Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to RetroArch.
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  1. PPSSPP icon

    PPSSPP

     92 likes

    Run PSP games across platforms in crisp HD, enjoy sharper textures, post-processing effects, anisotropic filtering, save or restore progress, customize input controls, transfer existing saves, play on low-spec devices with JIT-optimized performance, and more features.

    9 PPSSPP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
    • Flathub
    • Maemo
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • MeeGo
    • Nintendo Switch
    • visionOS
    • Xbox
    • Meta Quest
    • Nintendo Wii / Wii U
    • OpenAPK
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    Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
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  2. ScummVM icon

    ScummVM

     129 likes

    ScummVM is a program which allows you to run certain classic graphical point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have their data files.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
    • Global
    Myst: Masterpiece Edition (Windows/German)
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  4. Delta Emulator icon

    Delta Emulator

     30 likes

    Delta is an iOS emulator that supports multiple game systems such as NES, SNES, N64, and DS, improving upon its predecessor, GBA4iOS.

    42 Delta Emulator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • AltStore
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Delta Emulator screenshot 1
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  5. Antstream Arcade icon

    Antstream Arcade

     5 likes

    Discover a lifetime of gaming, the ultimate retro gaming experience with Antstream Arcade. Dive into a vast collection of over 1300 classic games, with new titles added every week.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Antstream Arcade screenshot 1
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  6. Genesis Plus GX icon

    Genesis Plus GX

     4 likes

    Genesis Plus GX is an open-source Sega 8/16 bit emulator focused on accuracy and portability. Initially ported and developped on Gamecube / Wii consoles through libogc / devkitPPC, this emulator is now available on many other platforms through various frontends such as:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • iPhone
    Genesis Plus GX screenshot 1
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  8. Happy Chick icon

    Happy Chick

     8 likes

    Happy Chick emulates more than 18 systems all in one APP, some of the included emulators are FAB/MAME/MAMEPLUS,PS,PSP,FC(NES),SFC(SNES),GBA,GBC,MD,NDS,DC,NGP,WS(WSC),PCE, ONS…etc. More games will be updated in the future...

    42 Happy Chick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • CN flagChina
    Happy Chick screenshot 1
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  9. Provenance icon

    Provenance

     3 likes

    Provenance is an iOS Frontend for multiple emulators, currently supporting Sega Genesis, Game Gear, Master System and SNES.

    28 Provenance alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Provenance screenshot 1
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  10. uoYabause icon

    uoYabause

     4 likes

    uoYabause aka Yaba Sanshiro, is a unofficial port of Yabause SEGA Saturn Emulator. This project is focused on the Android version of yabause using OpenGL ES 3.x. Versions are also available for iOS and Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    uoYabause screenshot 1
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  11. BigPEmu icon

    BigPEmu

     4 likes

    Welcome to the home of BigPEmu! BigPEmu is the first Atari Jaguar emulator to feature compatibility with the entire retail library, along with excellent performance and a wide variety of unique features.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
    BigPEmu screenshot 1
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  12. SkyEmu icon

    SkyEmu

     3 likes

    SkyEmu is a low level GameBoy, GameBoy Color and Game Boy Advance emulator. Its primary focus is to provide a good user experience through a good mixture of tradeoffs of accuracy, performance, features and usability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  14. Manic Emu icon

    Manic Emu

     1 like

    Manic EMU is an all-in-one retro game emulator for iOS. It packs powerful features while keeping a clean, sleek UI and delivering buttery-smooth gameplay.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • CN flagChina
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