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What's new in Retropa

Every version on the App Store, newest first. Feature releases list what they added; maintenance releases take one line.

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Free to download. Optional in-app purchases. iOS 18 or later.

Months are approximate: they come from when each build was sent to the App Store, and the release itself can follow a few days later.

2.3Display filters

Version 2.3.2

Current version

Better performance and a smoother experience on iOS 27.

Version 2.3.1

  • Arcade games can be tried before you subscribe.
  • A new landscape mode with transparent controls, and a choice of fit or fill.
  • Steadier arcade loading and audio playback.
  • A more compact Retropa Plus page that is easier to read.

Version 2.3.0

64 new Retropa-designed Metal filters in three collections: CRT, analog and handheld displays; a display museum; and an experimental visual lab.

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2.2Medals

Version 2.2.0

  • A new medal system turns your play history into milestones worth collecting.
  • Fixes for loading issues that could occur in some situations.

2.1Quick actions

Version 2.1.0

3D Touch quick actions take you from the Home Screen straight into common Retropa actions.

2.0Arcade

Version 2.0.4

Stability fixes.

Version 2.0.3

Fixes for known issues and steadier performance.

Version 2.0.2

More reliable ROM import: files that were not recognized in some edge cases are now detected, and adding files and browsing the library are smoother.

Version 2.0.1

BIOS files load more consistently, and opening, viewing and renaming games in the library feels smoother.

Version 2.0.0

  • Arcade support for CPS I/II/III, Neo Geo, PGM, Irem M92 and Midway T/W boards, with the saves, rewind, controllers and TV play you already use.
  • Retropa's own HD skin system, with richer layouts, more modes and a feel closer to a real handheld.

No games or BIOS files are included.

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1.4Skins and iCloud

Version 1.4.0

  • The Skin Download Center: browse, download and manage handheld-style skins in one place.
  • iCloud sync carries your saves and progress between iPhone and iPad.
  • Better NES compatibility across more classic 8-bit games.
  • Fixes and faster everyday performance across the library and playback.

1.3An easier start

Version 1.3.0

  • A first launch that walks you through importing your games.
  • A library that is easier to scan, with favorites, downloads and saved highlights where you expect them.
  • Skins, filters, controllers, touch controls, save states and rewind are quicker to reach.

1.2Console Mode

Version 1.2.0

Console Mode: play on the TV, use your iPhone as the controller, or connect a gamepad and sit back.

1.1Filters and highlights

Version 1.1.4

Performance and stability improvements.

Version 1.1.3

Fixes and better stability.

Version 1.1.2

Better filters, interaction details and homebrew integration, and a faster, smoother game library.

Version 1.1.1

Better performance and higher-quality highlight recording.

Version 1.1.0

  • Exclusive CRT, DMG and TFT filters give every game the screen feel you want.
  • Faster, more reliable highlight recording.

1.0First release

Version 1.0.2

Better cover fetching and import, and smoother highlight recording and export.

Version 1.0.1

Day-one polish.

Version 1.0.0

Retropa arrives on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.

ROMs and BIOS files are not included. Import only content you are entitled to use.