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{{WIP}}
:''This page is about emulators that run on IOS.''
:{{for|software that emulates IOS on other hardware|iOS emulators}}
{{outdated}}
{{outdated}}
Outdated note: update info and links due to App Store policy change.
{{Infobox platform
{{Infobox platform
|title = iPadOS
|title = iPadOS
|logo = IPadOS.png
|developer = Apple Inc.
|developer = Apple Inc.
|type = [[:Category:Emulators by operating system|Operating systems]]
|type = [[:Category:Emulators by operating system|Operating systems]]
|first-release = [[Wikipedia:iPadOS 13|iPadOS 13]] ('''2019''')
|first-release = [[Wikipedia:iPadOS 13|iPadOS 13]] ('''2019''')
|last-release = [[Wikipedia:iPadOS_18|iPadOS 18]] ('''2024''')
|last-release = {{iPadOSVer}} ('''2026''')
}}
}}
{{Infobox platform
{{Infobox platform
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|type = [[:Category:Emulators by operating system|Operating systems]]
|type = [[:Category:Emulators by operating system|Operating systems]]
|first-release = [[Wikipedia:IPhone_OS_1|iPhone OS 1.0]] ('''2007''')
|first-release = [[Wikipedia:IPhone_OS_1|iPhone OS 1.0]] ('''2007''')
|last-release = [[Wikipedia:IOS_18|iOS 18]] ('''2024''')
|last-release = {{iOSVer}} ('''2026''')
}}
}}
{{WIP}}
:''This page is about emulators that run on iOS and iPadOS.'' {{for|software that emulates iOS/iPadOS on other hardware|iOS emulators}}


iOS (formerly iPhone OS) is a mobile operating system developed by Apple exclusively for its mobile devices. It was unveiled in January 2007 for the first-generation iPhone, which launched in June 2007. iOS is based on macOS, and is the basis for three other operating systems made by Apple: iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS. iOS also formerly powered iPads until iPadOS was introduced in 2019 and the iPod Touch line of devices until its discontinuation.
iPadOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple for its iPad line of tablet computers. It was given a name distinct from iOS, the operating system used by Apple's iPhones to reflect the diverging features of the two product lines, such as multitasking. It was introduced as iPadOS 13, reflecting its status as the successor to iOS 12 for the iPad, and first released to the public on September 24, 2019.
;Before diving in;
;Before diving in;
;*See each Wiki Category [[:Category:Consoles|Consoles]], [[:Category:Computers|Computers]] and [[:Category:Arcade|Arcade]] for individual dedicated system pages to see more detailed comparisons and information about software emulators. Dedicated system pages provide more up-to-date listings and in-depth information on specific aspects like hardware features, peripheral support, and compatibility etc.
;*See each Wiki Category [[:Category:Consoles|Consoles]], [[:Category:Computers|Computers]] and [[:Category:Arcade|Arcade]] for individual dedicated system pages to see more detailed comparisons and information about software emulators. Dedicated system pages provide more up-to-date listings and in-depth information on specific aspects like hardware features, peripheral support, and compatibility etc.
;*Some games have [[Game engine recreations and source ports]] that run on iOS, which can be the better than emulators for their specific games.
;*Some games have [[Game engine recreations and source ports]] that run on iOS, which can be the better than emulators for their specific games.
=Background Information (WIP)=
Emulators were banned-Apple allowed them. JIT is still not allowed.
==Installation Methods==
===App Store===
The best and safest method to install most emulators is the App Store. (A few require JIT/sideloading).


===Sideloading===
==Background Information (WIP)==
Emulators were banned on the App Store for over a decade. Out of the blue, Apple allowed them in April 2024, under a few restrictions (most notably, they are not allowed to use JIT, which still requires sideloading).
===Installation Methods===
====App Store====
Currently, the most recommended method to install most emulators on iOS devices is the Apple App Store. (A few emulators still aren't available here though).
 
====Sideloading====
Due to Apple restrictions, up to three apps can be sideloaded at a time (including Alt/SideServer, if applicable) and must be refreshed within one week to prevent from expiring without a paid Apple Developer account ($99/year). On iOS versions below 16.1.2 (excluding 15.7.2), MacDirtyCow's WDBRemoveThreeAppLimit exploit removes this restriction (compatible with AltStore).
Due to Apple restrictions, up to three apps can be sideloaded at a time (including Alt/SideServer, if applicable) and must be refreshed within one week to prevent from expiring without a paid Apple Developer account ($99/year). On iOS versions below 16.1.2 (excluding 15.7.2), MacDirtyCow's WDBRemoveThreeAppLimit exploit removes this restriction (compatible with AltStore).
;AltStore: An effective method to sideload by Riley Testut which doesn't require jailbreaking your iDevice. It requires a connected AltServer running on a computer connected by cable or Wi-Fi to install and sideload other apps.
;[https://altstore.io/ AltStore Classic]: An effective method to sideload by Riley Testut (developer of Delta) which doesn't require jailbreaking your iDevice. It requires a connected AltServer running on a computer connected by cable or Wi-Fi to install and sideload other apps.
:;SideStore: A fork of AltStore that doesn't require a computer post-installation, instead using a Jitterbug paring file and WireGuard VPN Anisette servers.
:;[https://sidestore.io/ SideStore]: A beta fork of AltStore that doesn't require a computer post-installation, instead utilizing a Jitterbug paring file and StosVPN to install and refresh apps.
;Sideloadly:
;Sideloadly: An alternative to AltStore that doesn't attach an app on-device.
;[https://github.com/khanhduytran0/LiveContainer/releases LiveContainer]: (For post-sideloading): An IPA that allows you to run iOS app without actually installing it, allowing you to technically install unlimited apps (3 app/10 app id limits of free developer accounts do not apply) and have multiple versions of an app installed and multiple data containers. Supports JIT. JIT-Less Mode requires exporting your certificate (requires AltStore 2.2.1+/SideStore 0.6.2+).


===Xcode===
====Xcode====
Apps can be
Apps can be manually built, signed, and sideloaded with Apple's Xcode, but this isn't recommended unless you know what you're doing.


==Just-In-Time Enablers==
===Just-In-Time Enablers===
Apple doesn't allow Just-In-Time Recompilation (or JIT), some emulators require it in order to run, requiring sideloading and a JIT server/enabler. Some popular JIT Servers:
Apple doesn't allow Just-In-Time Recompilation (or JIT), some emulators require it in order to run at full speed, requiring sideloading and a JIT enabler or debugger. Popular options include
;[https://github.com/0-Blu/StikJIT StikJIT]: Primarily codeveloped by Blu and jkcoxson, requires a Jitterbug pairing file, the SideStore VPN, and Wi-Fi (due to Apple's limitations). Supersedes JitStreamer (EB).
;[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stikdebug/id6744045754 StikDebug]: Primarily developed by Stephen using jkcoxson's idevice library, StikDebug allows debugging/JIT enabling on sideloaded apps, requiring only a Jitterbug pairing file. Supersedes JitStreamer (EB).
:; StosVPN: A VPN app that routes to SideStore and supports offline JIT enabling by a StikJIT and MeloNX developer. Currently only available as a TestFlight, possibly coming to the App Store soon.
:;SideStore 0.6.2 also implements a version of idevice that allows JIT enabling on 17.4-18.7.1.
;[https://faq.altstore.io/altstore-classic/altjit AltJIT]: Uses AltServer and AltStore to enable JIT, requires a Mac.
;[https://faq.altstore.io/altstore-classic/altjit AltJIT]: Uses AltServer and AltStore to enable JIT, requires a Mac.
:;SideJITServer: Basically AltJIT for SideStore.


=iOS/iPadOS=
==iOS/iPadOS==
==Multi-Systems==
===Multi-Systems===
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
!Name
!Name
!Latest version
!Latest version
!<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr>
!<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr>
![[RetroAchievements]]<br>Support
!Active
!Active
![[Recommended emulators|Recommended]]
![[Recommended emulators|Recommended]]
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![[MAME]]
![[MAME]]
|-
|-
|MAME4iOS
|ArcadeMania<br>(MAME4iOS)
|[https://github.com/yoshisuga/MAME4iOS/releases git]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/arcademania/id6496971234 2025.14]<br>[https://github.com/yoshisuga/MAME4iOS git]
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|-
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|-
|-
|[[RetroArch]]
|[[RetroArch]]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retroarch/id6499539433 1.20.0]<br/>[https://www.retroarch.com/ Website]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retroarch/id6499539433 {{RetroArchVer}}]<br>[https://www.retroarch.com/ Website]
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|{{Y}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|-
|[https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/ Provenance]
|[[Provenance]]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/provenance-app/id1596862805 3.0.6]<br/>[https://provenance-emu.com/apps.json AltStore]<br/>[https://github.com/Provenance-Emu/Provenance/releases git]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/provenance-app/id1596862805 {{ProvenanceVer}}]<br>[https://provenance-emu.com/apps.json AltSource]<br>[https://testflight.apple.com/join/NWfUUmKf tvOS TestFlight]<br>[https://github.com/Provenance-Emu/Provenance git]
| {{Y}}
|{{Y}}
| {{Y}}
|{{Y}}
| {{✓}}
|{{Y}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|[https://github.com/skylersaleh/SkyEmu SkyEmu]
|[https://github.com/skylersaleh/SkyEmu/releases IPA]<br>[https://github.com/skylersaleh/SkyEmu git]
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{~}}
|-
|-
!Others
!Others
|-
|-
|[[Delta]]
|[[Delta]]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/delta-game-emulator/id1048524688 1.7]<br/>[https://github.com/rileytestut/Delta git]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/delta-game-emulator/id1048524688 {{DeltaVer}}]<br>[https://apps.altstore.io AltSource]<br>[https://github.com/rileytestut/Delta git]
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{~}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|-
|[https://docs.ignitedemulator.com/ Ignited]<ref name=Ignited>Ignited is a fork of Delta with a focus on more up-to-date and modern cores.</ref>
|[https://docs.ignitedemulator.com/ Ignited]<ref name=Ignited>Ignited is a fork of Delta with a focus on more up-to-date and modern cores.</ref>
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ignited-gba/id6743347 1.0.3 (GBA)]<br/>[https://cdn.ignitedemulator.com/versions/1.10/Ignited.ipa AltStore]<br/>[https://github.com/LitRitt/Ignited git]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ignited-gba/id6743347338 {{IgnitedVer}}]<br>[https://testflight.apple.com/join/ExWvtjcq TestFlight]<br>[https://github.com/LitRitt/Ignited git]
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{TBD}}
|{{TBD}}
|-
|-
|[https://folium.emuplace.app Folium]
|[[Folium]]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/folium/id6498623389 1.17]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/folium/id6498623389 {{FoliumVer}}] ($)<br>[https://folium.emuplace.app/downloads IPA]
|{{y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{✓}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{~}}
|{{~}}
|-
|-
|[https://getutm.app/ UTM]
|[[QEMU#UTM|UTM]]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/utm-se-retro-pc-emulator/id1564628856 4.6.2 (SE)]<br/>[https://alt.getutm.app AltStore]<br/>[https://github.com/utmapp/UTM git]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/utm-se-retro-pc-emulator/id1564628856 {{UTMVer}}]<br>[https://alt.getutm.app AltSource]<br>[https://github.com/utmapp/UTM git]
|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|{{✓}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|}
==Sony==
===PlayStation 2===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!Name
!scope="col"|Latest version
!scope="col"|Accuracy
!scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
!scope="col"|Active
!scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
!scope="col"|JIT
|-
|-
|[[Play!]]
|[[Manic EMU]]
|[https://purei.org/downloads.php Builds]<br/>[https://github.com/jpd002/Play- git]
|[https://apps.apple.com/th/app/manic-emu-game-emulator/id6743335790 {{Manic EMUVer}}]<br>[https://apps.manicemu.site/altstore AltSource]<br>[https://github.com/Manic-EMU/ManicEMU git]
|Low
|{{✓}}
|{{Green}} {{License|BSD2}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|}
===PlayStation Portable===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|Accuracy
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|[[PPSSPP]]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903 1.18]<br/>[https://www.ppsspp.org/download/ Builds]
|High
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}
|}


==Nintendo==
===Nintendo===
 
====GameCube / Wii====
===GameCube / Wii===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Name
! Name
! scope="col"|Latest version
! Latest version
! scope="col"|WiiWare
! WiiWare
! scope="col"|Accuracy
! Accuracy
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! Requires JIT/JITLess
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
! Active
! scope="col"|JIT
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|-
|[https://dolphinios.oatmealdome.me/ DolphiniOS]
|[https://dolphinios.oatmealdome.me/ DolphiniOS]
|[https://altstore.oatmealdome.me AltStore]<br/>[https://github.com/OatmealDome/dolphin-ios/ git]
|[https://altstore.oatmealdome.me AltSource]<br>[https://github.com/OatmealDome/dolphin-ios/ git]
|{{~}}
|{{~}}
|?
|?
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|{{✓}} (Beta)
|-
|Fin
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fin-game-emulator/id6758910777 {{FinVer}}]
|{{~}}
|?
|{{Green}} {{License|?}} ({{License|?}})
|{{✗}}
|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|{{✓}} (Beta)
|{{✓}} (Beta)
|-
|[https://icube-emu.com/ iCube]
|[https://testflight.apple.com/join/9ZEfnyMP TestFlight]<br>[https://github.com/Provenance-Emu/iCube git]<br>[https://icube-emu.com/downloads Sideload]<br>
|{{~}}
|?
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2+}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|{{✓}} (Beta)
|}
|}


===Nintendo Switch===
====Switch====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Name
! Name
! scope="col"|Latest version
! Latest version
! scope="col"|Accuracy
! Accuracy
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! Requires JIT
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
! Active
! scope="col"|JIT
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|-
|[https://melonx.org MeloNX]
|[https://melonx.org MeloNX]
|[https://git.743378673.xyz/MeloNX/MeloNX/releases/latest git]
|[https://git.ryujinx.app/melonx/emu/-/raw/XC-ios-ht/source.json AltSource]<br>[https://git.ryujinx.app/melonx/emu git]
|?
|?
|{{Green}} {{License|AGPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{Green}} {{License|AGPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
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|-
|-
|[https://pomelo-emu.github.io Pomelo]
|[https://pomelo-emu.github.io Pomelo]
|[https://github.com/Pomelo-Emu/pomelo-emu.github.io/releases/latest git]
|[https://github.com/Pomelo-Emu/pomelo-emu.github.io/releases git]
|?
|?
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{y}}
|{{✗}}
|{{✗}}
|{{✗}}
|{{n}}
|{{y}}
|-
|-
|Sudachi
|Sudachi
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|?
|?
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✗}}
|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|{{n}}
|}
 
====Wii U====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Name
! Latest version
! Accuracy
! [[Licensing|License]]
! Requires JIT
! Active
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|TailFin
|[https://testflight.apple.com/join/zJAF6tCc TestFlight]
|{{~}}
|?
|{{✗}}
|{{✗}}
|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|{{✓}} (Beta)
|}
|}


==Sega==
===Sony===
===Dreamcast===
====PlayStation Portable====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Name
! Name
! scope="col"|Latest version
! Latest version
! scope="col"|Accuracy
! Accuracy
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
! scope="col"|JIT
|-
|Gamma
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gamma-ps-1-game-emulator/id6499106870 {{GammaVer}}]
|?
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}
 
====PlayStation 2====
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!Name
!Latest version
!Accuracy
![[Licensing|License]]
!Requires JIT
!Active
![[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|[[Play!]]
|[https://purei.org/downloads.php Builds]<br>[https://github.com/jpd002/Play- git]
|Low
|{{Green}} {{License|BSD2}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{Y}}
|{{n}}
|-
|ARMSX2
|[https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2 {{ARMSX2iOSVer}}]
|?
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|?
|{{Y}}
|?
|-
|iPSX2
|[https://github.com/otti83/iPSX2/releases/ git]
|Low
|{{Green}} {{License|?}} ({{License|?}})
|{{Y}}
|{{?}}
|?
|-
|Alune
|[https://jarrodnorwell.com/alune/ Sideload]<br>[https://testflight.apple.com/join/jDZ4BM99 TestFlight]
|?
|{{Green}} {{License|?}} ({{License|?}})
|{{✓}}
|{{Y}}
|?
|}
 
====PlayStation Portable====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Name
! Latest version
! Accuracy
! [[Licensing|License]]
! Active
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|[[PPSSPP]]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903 {{PPSSPPVer}}]<br>[https://nightly.link/hrydgard/ppsspp/workflows/build/master/ios%20build.zip Beta Builds]
|High
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}
 
===Microsoft===
====Xbox====
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!Name
!Latest version
!Accuracy
![[Licensing|License]]
!Requires JIT
!Active
![[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|[[DukeX]]
|[https://github.com/MaftyManicEMU/DukeX/releases v1.0.0]<br>[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MaftyManicEMU/DukeX/refs/heads/master/altsource/source.json AltSource]<br>[https://github.com/MaftyManicEMU/DukeX git]
|Mid
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|}
 
====Xbox 360====
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!Name
!Latest version
!Accuracy
![[Licensing|License]]
!Requires JIT
!Active
![[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|XeniOS
|[https://xenios.jp/ Builds]<br>[https://github.com/xenios-jp/XeniOS/releases git]
|?
|{{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Clause}})
|{{✓}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|}
 
===Sega===
====Saturn====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Name
! Latest version
! Accuracy
! [[Licensing|License]]
! Active
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|[[Yaba Sanshiro]]
|[https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/yaba-sanshiro-2/id1549144351 {{YabaSanshiroiOSVer}}]
|High
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}
 
====Dreamcast====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Name
! Latest version
! Accuracy
! [[Licensing|License]]
! Requires JIT
! Active
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|-
|[[Flycast]]
|[[Flycast]]
|[https://flyinghead.github.io/flycast-builds/altstore.json AltStore]<br/>[https://flyinghead.github.io/flycast-builds Build]<br/>[https://github.com/flyinghead/flycast git]
|[https://github.com/flyinghead/flycast git]
|High
|High
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{x}}
|{{~}}
|{{n}}
|}
===SNK===
====Neo Geo MVS / AES====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Name
! Latest version
! Accuracy
! [[Licensing|License]]
! Active
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|''Arcade Archives''<br><small>''ACA NEOGEO''</small>
|N/A
|High
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|}
|}


==Apple Inc.==
===Apple Inc.===
===Macintosh 68k===
====Macintosh 68k====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! Name
! scope="col"|Latest version
! Latest version
! Accuracy
! Accuracy
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|-
|Mini vMac
|Mini vMac
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|}
|}


==Multi- game engines==
===Multi- game engines===
===ScummVM (point-and-click adventure game engine)===
====ScummVM (point-and-click adventure game engine)====
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
!scope="col"|Name
!Name
!scope="col"|Latest version
!Latest version
!scope="col"|[[Emulation accuracy|Accuracy]]
![[Emulation accuracy|Accuracy]]
!scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
![[Licensing|License]]
!scope="col"|Active
!Active
!scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]]
![[Recommended emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|-
|[[ScummVM]]
|[[ScummVM]]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scummvm/id6446184412 2.9.0]<br/>[https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm git]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scummvm/id6446184412 {{ScummVMVer}}]<br>[https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm git]
|Mid
|Mid
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
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|}
|}


===OpenBOR===
====OpenBOR====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Name
! Name
! scope="col"|Latest version
! Latest version
! scope="col"|Accuracy
! Accuracy
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! Active
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|-
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|}
|}


==CHIP-8==
===CHIP-8===
===CHIP-8/MegaChip/SCHIP===
====CHIP-8/MegaChip/SCHIP====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Name
! Name
! scope="col"|Latest version
! Latest version
! scope="col"|Accuracy
! Accuracy
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! Active
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
! [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|-
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|}
|}


=watchOS=
== Source ports/re-implementations ==
{{Infobox platform
{| class="wikitable"
|title = watchOS
|+
|logo = Icon WatchOS.png
!Name
|developer = Apple Inc.
!Latest version
|type = [[:Category:Emulators by operating system|Operating systems]]
!License
|first-release = [[Wikipedia:watchOS#watchOS 1|watchOS 1]] ('''2015''')
!Active
|last-release = [[Wikipedia:watchOS#watchOS 11|watchOS 11]] ('''2024''')
![[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
}}
!'''Supported game(s) / Recreation based on'''
 
watchOS is an operating system based on iOS developed for the Apple Watch.
==Nintendo==
===Game Boy / Color===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|Hardware features and accessories
! scope="col"|Accuracy
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|[[SameBoy]]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sameboy/id6496971295 1.0]<br/>[https://github.com/LIJI32/SameBoy git]
|{{~}}
|High
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{y}}
|{{TBD}}
|-
|[https://www.arcemu.net/ ArcEmu]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/arcemu-watch-emulator/id6496282733 1.7.1]
|{{~}}
|?
|{{TBD}}
|{{y}}
|{{TBD}}
|}
 
===Game Boy Advance===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Lastest version
! scope="col"|Accuracy
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|[https://www.arcemu.net ArcEmu]
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/arcemu-watch-emulator/id6496282733 1.7.1]
|?
|{{TBD}}
|{{y}}
|{{TBD}}
|}
 
===NES===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
|-
! scope="col"|Name
|Pojavlauncher
! scope="col"|Latest version
|[https://github.com/PojavLauncherTeam/PojavLauncher_iOS/releases 2.2]
! scope="col"|Accuracy
|
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
|X
! scope="col"|Active
|
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|Minecraft: Java Edition Launcher
|-
| NESEmulator-watchOS
| [https://github.com/adityajs12321/NESEmulator-watchOS8 git]
| ?
| {{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✗}}
| {{TBD}}
|}
 
==CHIP-8==
===CHIP-8/MegaChip/SCHIP===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
|-
! scope="col"|Name
|Amethyst
! scope="col"|Latest version
|[https://nightly.link/AngelAuraMC/Amethyst-iOS/workflows/development/main/org.angelauramc.amethyst-ios.ipa.zip 2.2]
! scope="col"|Accuracy
|
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
|~
! scope="col"|Active
|
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|Minecraft: Java Edition Launcher
|-
|-
| Chip-8-watchOS
|Amethyst (iOs Remastered
| [https://github.com/ryanggrey/chip-8-watchOS  git]
|[https://github.com/herbrine8403/Amethyst-iOS-MyRemastered/releases 4.0.1]
| ?
|
| {{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|~
| {{✗}}
|
| {{R}}
|Minecraft: Java Edition Launcher
|}
|}


==See also==
==See also==
[https://blog.greggant.com/posts/2025/03/18/the-definitive-guide-to-ios-emulation.html Guide to avaliable emulators for iOS]
{{Emulators on other systems‎‎}}
{{Emulators on other systems‎‎}}


==Notes==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
*[https://blog.greggant.com/posts/2025/03/18/the-definitive-guide-to-ios-emulation.html Guide to available emulators for iOS]
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/EmulationOniOS/ Subreddit]
[[Category:iOS| ]]
[[Category:Emulators on mobiles]]
[[Category:Emulators on mobiles]]
[[Category:iOS emulation software|*]]
[[Category:iOS emulation software| ]]
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