Retropa: Arcade & GBA Emulator

DS, HD skins & rewind play

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Arcade joins Retropa in 2.0. Play your own CPS, Neo Geo, PGM, M92 and MP/T/W files with HD custom skins built for touch, TV and controller play. Retropa is a polished retro emulator for iPhone and iPad. Version 2.0 adds Arcade core support alongside GBA, DS, GB/GBC, NES, SNES, WS/WSC, NGP/NGPC, SMS/GG and MD/GEN. Import your own CPS I/II/III, PGM, Neo Geo, M92 and MP/T/W files, then play with HD custom skins, CRT filters, save states, rewind, physical controller support and TV Console Mode. No games or BIOS files are included. Please import only files you legally own and have the right to use. Why Retropa feels different: - Arcade and handheld cores in one personal library - Retropa HD custom skins with richer modes and layouts - CRT filters and shader presets - Quick save states and fast rewind - Console Mode for TV play - Physical controller support - Touch controls and haptics tuned for play - Organized library with covers and collections - Highlight recording for moments worth keeping Some premium skins, filters, Console Mode, advanced save workflows and highlight tools require Retropa Plus. Your game files stay on your device. Retropa does not sell your personal data. Analytics are used to improve performance and reliability. Make retro feel like yours again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    2 Ratings

Retropa 2.0 opens a new arcade era. This release adds Arcade core support for major boards and systems including CPS I/II/III, PGM, Neo Geo, M92 and MP/T/W. Bring your own files, keep them in your personal library, and play with the same save, rewind, controller and TV-focused experience you already expect from Retropa. Also new in 2.0: Retropa's exclusive HD custom skin system, built for richer layouts, more modes and a cleaner handheld feel across supported systems. No games or BIOS files are included. Please import only files you legally own and have the right to use.

The developer, 延平 陈, 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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    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Usage Data
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Seller
  • 延平 陈
Size
  • 133.2 MB
Category
  • Entertainment
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
Languages
English and 14 more
  • English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Plus · GBA/NDS Emulator $19.99
  • Retropa Plus Annual $24.99
  • Retropa Plus Quarterly $12.99
  • Retropa Plus Monthly $4.99
Copyright
  • © 2026 Retropa