Amigo — Amiga Emulator
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What it is
Amigo is a free emulator for running classic Commodore Amiga software on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac. On its first launch it boots a built-in AROS ROM, but running genuine Amiga software requires the user’s own Kickstart ROM and disks. Configurations range from A500, A1200, A4000, and CD32 systems to 68060 workstations, with OCS/ECS/AGA chipsets and up to 256 MB of Zorro III RAM. It accepts floppy, hard-drive, and CD images in formats including ADF, HDF, ISO, and CHD. Input options include touch, keyboards, pointing devices, Bluetooth and USB controllers, and Apple Pencil features. Amigo has save states, autosave, named configurations, and iCloud sync for configurations and save states. It requires iOS or iPadOS 17 or later, or an Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 14 or later. The project is GPL-2. Its privacy policy says the app collects no data, makes no internet connections itself, and does not upload user files.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Amigo is a native WinUAE port that runs classic Commodore Amiga software on iPad, iPhone and Apple Silicon Macs.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the app collects no data, makes no internet connections itself, and does not upload user files.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Support
- The project README links to a GitHub issue tracker for reporting problems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- License
- The project describes Amigo as GPL-2, like WinUAE itself.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Maker
- The privacy policy identifies Thomas Lübker as the developer.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Controls
- Input options include touch controls, hardware keyboards and pointing devices, Bluetooth and USB game controllers, and Apple Pencil features.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Emulation range
- It emulates configurations from a stock A500 to a 68060 system with RTG graphics, up to 256 MB of Zorro III RAM and networking through bsdsocket.library.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- First launch
- The app boots a built-in AROS ROM on first launch, while running genuine Amiga software requires the user's own Kickstart ROM and disks.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Media support
- It supports floppy images and archives, multiple mounted hard-drive images, and CD images on any machine.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Optional networking
- When enabled, networking lets software inside the emulated Amiga access the internet through the device; the app says it does not inspect or log that traffic.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- OS requirements
- The user guide lists iOS or iPadOS 17 or later, or an Apple Silicon Mac, as requirements.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Performance constraint
- The 68k CPU is interpreted because Apple does not allow JIT on the App Store.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Save and sync
- Amigo supports save states with autosave, named machine configurations, and iCloud sync for configurations and save states.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free, with no ads or accounts
- Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac
- Save states and iCloud sync included
- Supports floppy, hard-drive, and CD images
Limits
- Kickstart ROM and disks are not included
- Requires iOS or iPadOS 17 or later
- 68k CPU is interpreted
- No Android or Windows platform is listed
Who it suits
Amigo suits people who want to run classic Amiga software on supported Apple devices and can provide their own Kickstart ROM and disks. It also offers several input options and save-state syncing across iCloud.
Verdict
Amigo offers a broad Amiga emulation range and several ways to control and save sessions on supported Apple devices. Genuine software requires ROMs and disks supplied by the user, and the listed OS requirements set a clear compatibility floor.
Where Specifiction places it
- Amiga Emulators#6 of 227.9