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
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Fixed stability issues
New gamepad skin for all platforms
Add skin import in setting
Add change skin in emu emu
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 .
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The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Provider
- Tao Cheng
- Size
- 22.2 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 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
- 90 days vip USD 4.99
- 1 year vip USD 19.99
- 30 Days VIP USD 1.99
- Donate a cup of Yunnan small coffee USD 9.99
- Donate a cup of latte USD 3.99
- Donate a cup of americano USD 1.99
- Copyright
- © RetroNES 2025