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Delta

Ch 346.1of 54 Multi-System Emulators
  1. 1Runs oniOS, Mac
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Open sourceYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: deltaemulator.com, apps.apple.com
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Overview

Delta is ranked #34 of 54 in multi-system emulators on Specifiction. It runs on iOS, macOS. There is a free plan.

Delta plans and pricing

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Delta Free Free app · in-app purchases apps.apple.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Facts

Product
Delta is an all-in-one emulator for iOS and iPadOS and the successor to GBA4iOS.apps.apple.com · 4 Oct 2026
Game systems
The listing names support for NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy and Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS.apps.apple.com · 4 Oct 2026
Game files
Users import ROM files into their library, with documented formats for NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis.faq.deltaemulator.com · 4 Oct 2026
Save states
Delta supports manual, automatic, locked, and preview save states, and its guide recommends in-game saves as more reliable than save states.faq.deltaemulator.com · 4 Oct 2026
Sync integrations
Delta Sync can sync games, save files, skins, and BIOS files through Google Drive or Dropbox.faq.deltaemulator.com · 4 Oct 2026
Sync visibility
The guide says Delta files are not visible in Google Drive; files are visible in Dropbox but should not be edited because this may cause data loss.faq.deltaemulator.com · 4 Oct 2026
Online play
Delta connects compatible Nintendo DS games to community-hosted Nintendo WFC servers and lets users choose a listed server or enter a custom DNS.faq.deltaemulator.com · 4 Oct 2026
Controllers
Delta supports iOS-compatible controllers and keyboards, including listed Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers, and allows button remapping.faq.deltaemulator.com · 4 Oct 2026
Patreon benefits
Linking a Patreon account can provide experimental features and alternate app icons, while downloading the full beta requires AltStore PAL or AltStore Classic.faq.deltaemulator.com · 4 Oct 2026
Distribution
The official guide directs users in EU countries to AltStore PAL and users outside the EU to the App Store.faq.deltaemulator.com · 4 Oct 2026
Developer
The official team page identifies Riley Testut as Delta's developer and Shane Gill as responsible for operations.faq.deltaemulator.com · 4 Oct 2026

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