RetroArchfor iOS
App info
An open-source graphical interface for applications
RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players that you can use on your iOS device. The Libretro Team developed this software. With the help of RetroArch, you can run classic games on your iPhone or iPad. Numerous features are offered, such as shaders, netplay, rewinding, next-frame response times, machine translation, blind accessibility features, and much more.
About RetroArch
Generally speaking, RetroArch is a container for a wide range of applications, which presents them with the help of a graphical user interface. It is cross-platform, which means that all your settings are unified, and any changes are synchronized across them. This tool supports most game consoles, including the Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, classic Nintendo systems, PlayStation home, handheld consoles, or even the Nintendo Wii. RetroArch supports hardware integrations as well. In addition, you can find lots of guides and tutorials on the developer's website.
Key features
First of all, RetroArch can record your gaming session to a video file. This feature lets you live to stream your games to various platforms. Shaders are also offered, which are efficient graphical filters and can improve the rendering of old games. What is more, RetroArch allows to host or join a network gaming session or even watch how other users play using the spectator mode. In addition, this tool has an attractive interface, which supports thumbnails and offers numerous animated backgrounds.
Conclusion
RetroArch is a free and open-source tool for iOS devices that was developed to serve as a frontend for different emulators, game engines, video games, and media players. It is full of various advanced features. However, you may find RetroArch a bit complicated, and it may take a little time to get used to it.
- Free and open-source
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Extensive emulator support
- Steep learning curve