Retropa
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About
Retropa is ranked #16 of 54 in multi-system emulators on Inferse. It runs on iOS, macOS. There is a free plan.
Compared on multi-system emulators
- Free plan
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- Supported platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Macretropa.com
- Save states
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- Recording tools
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- Master System support
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- Shader support
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- Source available
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Facts
- Product
- Retropa is an emulator for handheld and arcade games on iPhone and iPad.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Supported systems
- The site lists 14 handheld and console systems and arcade support, including GBA, Nintendo DS, NES, Super NES, Genesis, WonderSwan, Neo Geo Pocket, and arcade families.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Game files
- Retropa does not include games or BIOS files; users import content they are entitled to use.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Imports
- Games can be imported from Files, AirDrop, a browser, a local Wi-Fi Portal, or the Homebrew catalog.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Controls
- Retropa supports compatible external controllers and offers ready-made controller templates.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Touch controls
- Retropa Plus includes adaptive touch controls with five styles for different game genres.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Display
- Retropa Plus includes advanced display filters, and the site lists 64 filters.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Save features
- Retropa supports save states and rewind, and says saves can be backed up and restored with iCloud Drive.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The site describes iCloud Drive for save backup, Files and AirDrop for importing, and controller support; it does not list third-party service integrations.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The product page says game files stay on the device and an account is not needed to play.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Purchases
- Purchases and renewals are handled by the App Store, and plan availability can differ by region.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Device requirements
- Retropa is available for iPhone and iPad running iOS 18 or later.retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026
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- Best Multi-System Emulators in 2026#16 of 54
- Best Game Gear Emulators in 2026#9 of 30
Sources
- retropa.com· checked 29 Sept 2026
- retropa.com/plus/· checked 29 Sept 2026