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About Retro 1987

Retro 1987 brings your handheld game collection to iPhone and iPad with a native, polished, and immediate experience. ALL FEATURES INCLUDED FREE Download Retro 1987 and enjoy the complete experience. Every gameplay and customization feature is included at no cost, with no ads and no advertising tracking. MAKE THE CONTROLS YOURS Move and resize every touch control, create a layout that fits your hands, and customize controls independently for each game, screen orientation, iPhone, and iPad. Prefer physical controls? Connect a compatible Bluetooth controller or gamepad and play your way. Import compatible game files you own and start playing. Your library keeps gameplay previews, saves, and progress organized. KEY FEATURES • Compatibility with GB, GBC, and GBA games • Fully customizable touch controls for every game and orientation • Bluetooth controller and compatible gamepad support • Original cartridge saves • Multiple save-state slots with previews • Save importing and exporting • Auto Resume • iCloud synchronization • Advanced video filters and color palettes • Pixel Perfect presentation • Fast-forward up to 4× • Cheat support • Interface optimized for iPhone and iPad SUPPORT RETRO 1987 Retro 1987 is completely free. If you enjoy the app and would like to support its development and future features, you can leave an optional tip. Tips do not unlock features or change the experience. Retro 1987 does not include games. Users are responsible for importing only content they own or are authorized to use. Retro 1987 is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by compatible console manufacturers or game publishers.

What’s new

Version 1.3.1 · Updated September 26, 2026

Retro 1987 is now completely free—no ads, no advertising tracking, and no paywalls. Every emulator feature is included for everyone, including fully customizable touch controls, save states, Auto Resume, filters, cheats, iCloud sync, and controller support. Optional tips are now available for anyone who wants to support future development; they do not unlock features or change the experience. This update also improves compatibility with iOS and iPadOS 27, along with general stability and interface refinements.

App privacy

The developer, Mirko Rezza, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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