No. 18 of 54 ·Multi-System Emulators

Retropa

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Retropa is ranked #18 of 54 in multi-system emulators on Freedom251. It runs on iOS, macOS. There is a free plan.

Retropa plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free 14 handheld and console systems · imports · controller templates · Delta skin import · save states and rewind retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026

Retropa Plus Not published Plans and regional prices are shown in the App Store; the page does not list prices or billing terms. Arcade families · premium skins · advanced filters · console mode · advanced save workflows retropa.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on multi-system emulators

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac
Save states: Yes
Recording tools: Yes
Master System support: Yes
Shader support: Yes
Source available: Yes

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The record

Product: Retropa is an emulator for handheld and arcade games on iPhone and iPad.
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.
Game files: Retropa does not include games or BIOS files; users import content they are entitled to use.
Imports: Games can be imported from Files, AirDrop, a browser, a local Wi-Fi Portal, or the Homebrew catalog.
Controls: Retropa supports compatible external controllers and offers ready-made controller templates.
Touch controls: Retropa Plus includes adaptive touch controls with five styles for different game genres.
Display: Retropa Plus includes advanced display filters, and the site lists 64 filters.
Save features: Retropa supports save states and rewind, and says saves can be backed up and restored with iCloud Drive.
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.
Privacy: The product page says game files stay on the device and an account is not needed to play.
Purchases: Purchases and renewals are handled by the App Store, and plan availability can differ by region.
Device requirements: Retropa is available for iPhone and iPad running iOS 18 or later.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Multi-System Emulators in 2026#18 of 54
Best Game Gear Emulators in 2026#11 of 30

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Sources

retropa.com· checked 29 Sept 2026
retropa.com/plus/· checked 29 Sept 2026