Retro NES Emulator
Library manager & game player.
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
RetroNES now supports NES, SNES, GB, GBA & MD. Import games, add custom covers, and search game meta and skills with built-in browser. Play your legally owned classics.
Turn your iPhone or iPad into a classic 8-bit & 16-bit powerhouse!
RetroNES now supports NES, SNES (SFC), Game Boy (GB), Game Boy Advance (GBA), and Sega Mega Drive (MD) — all in one beautifully designed emulator. Play your legally owned game files with speed, accuracy, and style.
** KEY FEATURES: **
** Multi-Platform Library **
Import game files (.nes, .smc, .sfc, .gb, .gba, .md, .zip, etc.) directly from the Files app or via Wi-Fi Transfer. All your retro games, neatly organized in one unified library.
** Custom Metadata **
Make your collection shine. Edit titles, descriptions, add ratings, and import custom cover art from your Photo Library.
** Dual-Core NES Emulation **
Choose between Fast Core (Nestopia) for smooth performance or Accurate Core (FCEU) for maximum precision — other platforms use highly optimized cores tailored for each system.
** Pro Gaming Experience **
Responsive, customizable virtual touchscreen gamepad + full support for standard external Bluetooth controllers.
** In-App Browser – Game Info & Walkthroughs **
Need help beating a level or finding a secret? Use the built-in browser to search for game guides, maps, cheats, and walkthroughs without leaving the app.
** IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: **
This app is an emulator and does NOT include any games, ROMs, or copyrighted software. You must provide your own game files in accordance with applicable laws.
Ratings & Reviews
- New platforms support: SNES, GB, GBA, MD
- Build in browser to search game meta and play skills
- Performance Optimize
- Fix crashes
The developer, Tao Cheng, 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
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Information
- Seller
- Tao Cheng
- Size
- 16.3 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 16 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 11 more
- English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Donate a cup of Yunnan small coffee $9.99
- Donate a cup of latte $3.99
- Donate a cup of americano $1.99
- Copyright
- © RetroNES 2025