Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026
- 1Runs oniOS, Mac
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsiPhone, iPad, Mac
- 4Save statesYes
- 5Recording toolsYes
- 6Master System supportYes
- 7Shader supportYes
- 8Source availableYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: retropa.com
Overview
Retropa is ranked #15 of 54 in multi-system emulators on Specifiction. It runs on iOS, macOS. There is a free plan.
Retropa plans and pricing
All plansFree 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
- Yesretropa.com
- Supported platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Macretropa.com
- Save states
- Yesretropa.com
- Recording tools
- Yesretropa.com
- Master System support
- Yesretropa.com
- Shader support
- Yesretropa.com
- Source available
- Yesretropa.com
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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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Multi-System Emulators in 2026#15 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