The best GBA & GBC emulator, now even better. v2.5.0: TAS Beta, Macros Beta, deeper Metal GPU optimizations and major bug fixes. Play perfected.
iGBA: GBA & GBC Retro Emulator is a lightweight retro emulator designed to run .gba, .gbc, and .gb files.
With iGBA, you'll enjoy an unparalleled emulation experience. Its sleek, minimalist interface is not only visually pleasing; it's also incredibly intuitive, allowing you to dive into your favorite games without any hassles or distractions. Its lightweight design ensures smooth performance even on resource-constrained devices, meaning you can enjoy your retro games without worrying about lag or performance issues.
In addition to its impressive ability to accurately run .gba, .gbc, and .gb games, iGBA also offers a plethora of configuration options that allow you to customize your gaming experience to your liking. From control settings to display options, you have complete control over how you want to play your favorite games.
Supported Systems:
- Game Boy (Original)
- Game Boy (Color)
- Game Boy Advance
Key Features:
- AccentColor Selection
- Background Color Selection
- Custom Skin Selection (Portrait and Landscape)
- Auto Save
- Touch Controller Transparency
- 3-Strength Touch Vibration
- Color Filter for .gb ROMs
- AirPlay Support
- Full Screen Function without Aspect Ratio
- Skip Frames Function
- Auto Audio Input
- Detailed ROM Info
- ROM Play Time Counter
- Favorite ROM Selector
- Advanced ROM Filters
- Native ROM Sharing and Opening
iGBA is not affiliated with “Nintendo” in any way, all related game console names are trademarks of Nintendo Co. Ltd. The mention of related game console names in this statement is for description purposes only. the environments supported by the retro game emulator application.
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Love that this exists now because I can finally play mother 3 on the go, but just upsetting that there is not an option to remove ads. I would certainly pay a small fee for it. Besides that giving us access to stretch or widen the screen in vertical mode would be a great plus. Thanks for making this! Still happy either way but things can improve a lil if you have the ability!
Impressive
Noctambule1
It’s about time we finally have a legit emulator on the AppStore. I have been playing with this for a few hours and I’m blown away by how easy it is to set up. I understand this app is still relatively new so I won’t be too critical. My only suggestion would be to allow for controller mapping and perhaps color adjustments. The GBA has high contrast compared to the SNES, so providing the option to fine tune these settings would be great. Despite this I truly believe this app is a 5 out of 5.I really hope the Dev will at some point add the N64 and PS1 to the lineup of Emulators on the AppStore. Thank you so much for FINALLY doing what should have been done decades ago lol.
Stolen and ad-ridden
Spider-Manx209
It is a fairly good GBA emulator, well-made and works with just about every popular game. However, the uploader just took GBA4iOS (an old but relatively popular iOS emulator), slapped their name and a bunch of ads/trackers on it, and uploaded it to the App Store. They could've at LEAST credited the original developer, Riley Testut, but instead they've removed ALMOST all mention of him and GBA4iOS from the app (there are still some mentions of it in the file system).Anyway, I wouldn't recommend using the app, at least not while connected to the Internet, because it just gives money to whoever uploaded this for doing nothing. Can't wait for actual developers to put their own emulators on here though. I'll make sure to rate those 5 stars :)
Save states
Mustafa Alkaifee
I made progress in my game and I saved it, the progress saved pops up in my ‘files’ app but after a few hours of staying off the game, the whole downloaded rom and its save state disappeared, no way to retrieve it or to properly save it. Yes, I do know it’s not a reliable saving method but what other options do we have? No dropbox link or anything of that sort. Add that feature it would be a whole lot easier and ease of mind to know I and others can go back and play our game where we last saved our progress.
What's New in v2.5.0
TAS Beta - Tool-Assisted Speedrun
Record and replay precise, frame-by-frame inputs to achieve perfect runs. Ideal for speedrunners, challenge lovers, and anyone who wants to see a game played flawlessly.
Macros Beta
Create and execute fully customizable macro sequences to automate repetitive button inputs. Great for grinding, testing game mechanics, or sitting back while the game plays itself.
Metal Core Improvements
We pushed our Metal GPU rendering pipeline even further. Enjoy smoother frame rates, lower input lag, and better visual fidelity on all Apple devices.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a wide range of recurring stability issues reported by our community:
- Save state crashes and data integrity fixes
- Audio stuttering and desync corrections
- Controller mapping reliability improvements
- Various game-specific crash fixes
Thank you for playing iGBA. Your feedback makes every update better!
Version 2.5.0
The developer, Mattia La Spina, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Supported Features
Larger Text
Dark Interface
Sufficient Contrast
Information
Seller
Mattia La Spina
Size
42.1 MB
Category
Entertainment
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 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.
