Retro Emulator: 4 Buttons
8-bit games with save states
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
A fast, private 8-bit game player. Import your own ROMs, save anywhere, and play offline. No ads, no tracking. Free, with Pro and Max upgrades.
Retro Console Emulator is a fast, lightweight player for classic 8-bit console games. Import your own games, enjoy smooth and accurate emulation, and save your progress anywhere — with no account, no ads, and no tracking.
IMPORT YOUR GAMES
Add games from the Files app, or from a PNG image with embedded game data. Files you download in Safari can be imported straight from your Downloads folder. A library of free-to-use and public-domain games is also one tap away.
SAVE ANYTIME
Save to numbered slots and pick up exactly where you left off. The free version includes 4 save slots and space for 4 imported games. Pro expands this to 8 slots and 20 games, and Max unlocks unlimited save slots and unlimited imports.
MADE FOR iPHONE
On-screen controls with turbo buttons, sharp display filters, and full-screen play. Available in English, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Chinese.
PRIVACY FIRST
No ads. No analytics. No data collection. Your games and saves stay on your device.
Retro Console Emulator is intended for homebrew, public-domain, and other games you are legally permitted to play.
Ratings & Reviews
- New Max unlock: unlimited save slots and unlimited game imports
- Better game compatibility — many more titles now run
- Import games from the Share sheet, even past the free limit
- New shortcut to browse free, public-domain ROMs
- More reliable saving, fewer crashes, and performance improvements
The developer, Vu Bach, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Vu Bach
- Size
- 2.3 MB
- Category
- Games
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 VUBA