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GBA Emulator - Retro Games

SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED · Entertainment · United States store
NOT IN TOP 100 HERE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$7.6K
Likely $2.5K to $22.7K
▼ 0.2% in 13 days
New ratings
+23
in 10 days, 1.7K in total
Rating
3.7 of 5
1.3K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
1
was 3 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 23, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$90.9K
No Google Play version found
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
44.7K to 127.8K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Czechia #77 Entertainment$7.6K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (72 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
1.3K
AVG RATING
3.70
PRICE
Free
AGE
1.9y
LAST UPDATE
204d ago
VERSION
4.0
SIZE
314 MB
AGE RATING
4+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
11 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
1 (was 0)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 7 DAYS
+17
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · APP STORE EST
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Oct 10, 2026$7.6K a month
Oct 11, 2026$9.9K a month
Oct 12, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 13, 2026$24.7K a month
Oct 14, 2026$9.2K a month
Oct 15, 2026$8.5K a month
Oct 16, 2026$9.1K a month
Oct 17, 2026$8.5K a month
Oct 18, 2026$8.5K a month
Oct 19, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 20, 2026$7.6K a month
Oct 21, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026$7.6K a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: not ranked. Now: #77 Entertainment · CZ.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
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Oct 13, 20261.7K ratings
Oct 14, 20261.7K ratings
Oct 15, 20261.7K ratings
Oct 16, 20261.7K ratings
Oct 17, 20261.7K ratings
Oct 18, 20261.7K ratings
Oct 20, 20261.7K ratings
Oct 21, 20261.7K ratings
Oct 22, 20261.7K ratings
Oct 23, 20261.7K ratings
1.7K on Oct 13, 2026, 1.7K on Oct 23, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
9 purchases listed
  • Weekly Premium Game Emulator$6.99
  • Weekly Premium Game Emulator$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium Game Emulator$29.99
  • Yearly Premium Game Emulator$12.99
  • Monthly Premium Game Emulator$6.99
  • Weekly Premium Game Emulator$0.99
  • Weekly Premium Game Emulator$3.99
  • Yearly Plus$15.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
3.4 reviews / week
  • Trendrising
  • Recent reviews average2.5 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share57%
From the latest 326 written reviews, covering 678 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
0 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases15 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
1.3K ratings
5★59%
4★8%
3★3%
2★3%
1★27%

What users want

From the latest 326 reviews on the United States App Store, Dec 15, 2024 to Oct 4, 2026: 57% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription34%

63 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Why is the subscription so expensive!They give you no benefit?
★★★★★ The description says that you can CHOOSE to subscribe to support them, but after 3 days the app is useless without a force sub to… $6.99 a week $12.99 a year $30 permanent.
★★★★★ I opened the app to pay 10$ to just play games I didn't pay because I just have delta emulator NOT WORTH THE 10$ PRICE TAG
Too many ads16%

30 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Gris si the most annoying app ever it puts 50 ads and you can't cant set anything up, can't import anything can't play at all.
★★★★★ Pls change the monthly fee thing for people who can pay for it like for no ads and that's it I just wanted to play doom.
★★★★★ Couldn't play my games unless I paid, app is useless without payment, what's the point of these advertisements if you won't even let me play the game without paying you??
Bugs, things not working9%

17 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Pokémon won't load after beating the elite 4
★★★★★ Then the game will randomly glitch colors and freeze and have to restart and lose all progress to the last save was wondering about a refund policy?
★★★★★ This app was going great until my game wouldn't open and then the save file got wiped when I tried to fix the glitch
Limits, credits, locked features9%

17 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ emulators are supposed to be free and always should be free
★★★★★ There is no reason for me to have to pay for a month fee so I can play retro games, I may be 14 so these games are like old to me, but I love doom and I don't have anything else to play it on and I was hoping to play it.
★★★★★ Do not buy it to use because you're playing games for free and the only reason why I downloaded it was because I didn't think before I downloaded it and you need to pay $50 a year just to emulate games that you and you…
Crashes and freezes9%

16 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Unfortunately the lag and constant freezing of games makes ruins the overall enjoyment.
★★★★★ So the games won't work on this app I tought it was the file so I downloaded again and still the same thing just shows a black screen I can hear the game playing but can't see anything
★★★★★ Pokémon won't load after beating the elite 4
Wrong or poor results6%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The description says that you can CHOOSE to subscribe to support them, but after 3 days the app is useless without a force sub to… $6.99 a week $12.99 a year $30 permanent.
★★★★★ I paid 30 bucks for something useless, you gotta already own the game before you can even upload it to the emulator at least lemme buy it on the app posers your ad is misleading broh get that shi off the channels dude,…
★★★★★ Couldn't play my games unless I paid, app is useless without payment, what's the point of these advertisements if you won't even let me play the game without paying you??
Lost data, sync, backup4%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Then the game will randomly glitch colors and freeze and have to restart and lose all progress to the last save was wondering about a refund policy?
★★★★★ This app was going great until my game wouldn't open and then the save file got wiped when I tried to fix the glitch
★★★★★ It deleted all my save files and only left the one
Slow, laggy, battery2%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Unfortunately the lag and constant freezing of games makes ruins the overall enjoyment.
★★★★★ I tried to play the games downloaded now my Phone is slow and also every time I try to load to app it's crashes
★★★★★ Every time I open the app it goes to loading screen as it should but goes black and crashes.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Wish you didn't have to pay for it tho 4★, Sep 4, 2026
  • I wish we can download the games for free on the app. 4★, Jun 7, 2026
  • If there are only certain games that you can play without the subscription, please make it more obvious of which require the subscription and which ones don't. 1★, May 18, 2026
  • Wish it ran better just messing around and wanted to see some of the old stuff in the game and tried a cheat that when you pay for the service says they work with GameShark codes as soon as you try to use any codes… 1★, May 11, 2026
  • It's great works just as intended I just wish and hope they add a setting to move the gamepad and make it a desired size because on some games it's just a hair too big but doesn't cause any major problems 4★, May 11, 2026
  • Please give us free versions because I am not going on some fishy website to download a DS game. 2★, Apr 26, 2026
  • You need a subscription to just play a game, stop being so greedy 1★, Apr 3, 2026
  • Wish it supported more consoles though. 5★, Mar 29, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
play games6pay to play6didn't work5let me play4need to pay4play the game4download the game4play anything4subscription service4let you play4won't let4tried to play4
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Worth the money8%

10 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Love this app gives u the experience of old games but what I don't like is how they only seem to do game boy advance,color and normal but it is free
★★★★★ I wish we can download the games for free on the app.
★★★★★ $30 price point for lifetime is worth it in my opinion.
Easy to use7%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Easy to use lots of easy help navigation
★★★★★ Downloading games is relatively easy.
★★★★★ That emulator is great only issue ive been having is after the free trial and i bought the subscription its been extremely laggy like itll play fine lag play fine lag and just goes back a fourth on internet or off of…
Fun, addictive7%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's everything you want it to be tbh feel like a kid again
★★★★★ I can say I need subscriptions 😤😑 but it's still fun
★★★★★ Great emulator, not complicated and enjoy the titles you know and love.
Great support3%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Can you ad my Boi GameCube support sketittt
★★★★★ Can this emulator have support PlayStation 2 games?
★★★★★ So I love this this is my most used apps when I'm on like a road trip or something like that or just when I'm bored this is great, but I would love if you had support for GameCube I really want to play wind Waker
Accurate, great results2%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Only one game downloaded so far but the emulator works well.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 4, 2026
So fun

It’s everything you want it to be tbh feel like a kid again

★★★★★Sep 23, 2026
Quits app a lot

Keeps quitting on me

★★★★★Sep 16, 2026
GBA Emulator - Retro Games

Sohail

★★★★★Sep 15, 2026
Requires subscription

Requires subscription

★★★★★Sep 15, 2026
This is good

Awsome

★★★★★Sep 11, 2026
Retro Games

I am a huge Mario fan play 64 takes me back! Why is the subscription so expensive!They give you no benefit?

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Store screenshots

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App Store ads

Apple Search Ads this app ran in the last 90 days, from Apple's public ad repository.

STATUS
Running now
FIRST SEEN
Mar 31, 2026
AD VARIATIONS
126
EU COUNTRIES
25
WHERE
Search results in AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK. Formats: Icon + Asset Ad, Icon Ad. Last impression Oct 18, 2026.
AD TEXT
  • Play Gameboy & PSP, PS1, DS
  • Retro Gameboy & PS1, NES, SNES
Ad creativeAd creativeAd creativeAd creativeAd creativeAd creative

Apple only publishes ads shown in the EU (EU Digital Services Act), with a 7 day delay. An app that advertises only outside the EU shows nothing here.

Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

game12game boy5emulator4support4nintendo4emulator retro3retro games3psp psx3psx ps13nintendo entertainment3entertainment system3pause menu3gba3games3boy3menu3save3states3fun3usd3smartwidgetlabs3retro2gbc2nes2

What's new in 4.0

- Stability improvements

Released Nov 13, 2024. Current version shipped Apr 2, 2026.

Store description

GBA Emulator: Retro Games is an ultimate emulator for iOS that supports a wide range of classic gaming systems, including GB, GBA, GBC, DS, NES, SNES, N64, PSP, PSX, PS1 and more. FEATURES 1. Support Various Game Consoles: • Game Boy (GB) • Game Boy Color (GBC) • Game Boy Advance (GBA) • Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) • Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) • Nintendo DS (DS) • Nintendo 64 (N64) • PlayStation (PSP, PSX, PS1) • And even more is coming soon! 2. Game Menu: • Save States & Load States: Effortlessly save and load your game progress from the pause menu. Enjoy unlimited save slots for multiple game saves. • Fast Forward: Speed up through slower sections with a quick toggle from the pause menu. • Mute: Silence the game audio whenever you need a moment of peace. 3. Custom Controllers Skin: Personalize your gameplay with a variety of sleek and stylish controller skins. 4. Multi-players: Challenge your friends and enjoy the fun together with multiplayer capabilities. 5. Community: Boast your game levels and share your game states with others. Download and explore levels shared by fellow gamers. 6. Fun Fact & Quizzes: Discover fun facts about your favorite games and test your knowledge with game quizzes ***Note: Gameboy Emulator: Retro Games should only be used with legally obtained game files. We do not support or condone piracy. This emulator is independently developed and is not affiliated with any console manufacturers.*** To support us you can choose to subscribe to our auto-renewing subscriptions: • Users can subscribe for one week (USD 4.99$) or one month (USD 6.99$) or lifetime access (USD 29.99$). After the free trial, the total amount for the subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal at the total subscription price within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited after purchase. Special introductory offers only apply to the first billing term. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed or canceled via your iTunes Account settings: Setting > iTunes & App Store > Apple ID > manage subscription after purchase. We would love to receive all your feedback to improve our app. • Terms of Use: https://smartwidgetlabs.com/terms-of-use/ • Privacy Policy: https://smartwidgetlabs.com/privacy-policy/ • You are welcome to contact us at support@smartwidgetlabs.com

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