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ProvenanceRetroArch
Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Over thirty systems in one iOS and tvOS application
  • Free and open source, with full controller support
  • Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings
  • Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
  • Installation involves sideloading or the App Store's changing emulator rules
  • Performance on the heavier systems depends on the device
  • The settings menu is deep and intimidating the first time
  • You still have to download cores, and some systems need BIOS files you must supply
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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