iGBA: GBA & GBC Retro Emulator

Name: iGBA: GBA & GBC Retro Emulator
Rating: 4.4 (2611 reviews)
Author: Mattia La Spina

Retro Game Console Emulator

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

2.6K Ratings
Ages

9+
Years
Category

Entertainment
Developer

Mattia La Spina
Language

EN
+ 9 More
Size

7.6
MB

iGBA: GBA & GBC Retro Emulator is a lightweight retro emulator designed to run .gba, .gbc, and .gb files. 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. Privacy Policy: https://igbaapp.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions https://igbaapp.wordpress.com/terms-conditions/

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

2.6K Ratings

Finally! No jailbreaking! But irremovable ads???
04/14/2024

THE_MAX1M
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!
Finally! No jailbreaking! But irremovable ads???
04/14/2024

THE_MAX1M

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
04/14/2024

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.
Impressive
04/14/2024

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
04/14/2024

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 :)
Stolen and ad-ridden
04/14/2024

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
04/14/2024

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.
Save states
04/14/2024

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 - Big Update This update focuses on performance, save reliability, and quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback. Advanced Speed Control Choose how you play: Use Classic Mode with the familiar 1x ↔ 2x toggle, or switch to Advanced Mode with fixed, stable speeds: 0.5x – ideal for cutscenes 1x – original speed 2x – faster progression 3x – for advanced users Designed to be predictable, easy to use, and performance-safe. Improved Save System: Save reliability has been significantly improved. A new rotating autosave system with atomic file writes helps protect your progress, even if the app is closed unexpectedly. The system is designed to be more robust and resilient in everyday use. Auto-Load Last Game: A new option allows iGBA to automatically restore the most recent autosave when launching a game. Enabled by default and fully optional via Settings. Save State Sharing: You can now export and import save states using AirDrop, Files, or other compatible sharing options. This makes it easier to move progress between devices or keep personal backups. Restart Console: A new “Restart Console” option lets you restart emulation instantly without affecting saved progress. Available in Advanced options. Thank you for your continued feedback and support. iGBA continues to improve with each update.

Version 2.2.0

12/30/2025

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- Larger Text
- Dark Interface
- Sufficient Contrast

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Retro Game Console Emulator

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What’s New

Version 2.2.0

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Data Not Collected

Accessibility

Supported Features

Larger Text

Dark Interface

Sufficient Contrast

Information

Supports

Family Sharing

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