Multi-System · iOS

Delta Emulator Emulator Guide

A multi-console emulator for iPhone and iPad, notable for being available directly on the App Store.

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Free*Cost (see FAQ)
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Overview

What is Delta Emulator?

Delta Emulator is a multi-system emulator for iOS covering NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS in one app, built by Riley Testut as a successor to his earlier GBA4iOS project. What sets it apart from most console emulators on iPhone is that it's one of the few available directly through the official App Store, rather than requiring a sideloading tool.

Because it's an official App Store release, installation is as simple as any other app: search, tap Get, and open. Once installed, you import your own ROM files through the Files app or a connected service, and it handles controller support, save states, and per-system settings from a single interface instead of juggling separate apps per console.

Features

Delta Emulator Features

Official App Store Install on Delta Emulator

Official App Store Install

No sideloading tools needed — install and update Delta Emulator like any other app.

Save States on Delta Emulator

Save States

Save your progress at almost any point and pick up exactly where you left off.

Controller Support on Delta Emulator

Controller Support

Connect a Bluetooth MFi controller alongside the on-screen touch controls.

Simple Updates on Delta Emulator

Simple Updates

App Store updates arrive the normal way, without re-signing or reinstalling.

Walkthrough

How to Install Delta Emulator

1

Open the App Store

Launch the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.

2

Search for {name}

Type the app name into the search bar.

3

Tap Get / Install

Install it the same way you would any other App Store app — no extra steps needed.

4

Open {name}

Launch it from your home screen once installed.

5

Import your game files

Bring in your own ROM files through the Files app or the share sheet from another app.

Related

See Also

iOS Setup Guide IOS

General iOS emulator setup, sideloading included.

View Guide

ManicEMU IOS

Another multi-system alternative for iOS.

View Guide
Support

Delta Emulator FAQ

Yes. Delta is one of the few full console emulators available directly through Apple's official App Store rather than requiring sideloading.

NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS, all in one app.

Yes. Delta is an emulator only — you provide your own legally owned or backed-up ROM files.

Yes. Delta supports Bluetooth MFi controllers alongside on-screen touch controls.

Ready to Try Delta Emulator?

Follow the steps above and you'll be set up in a few minutes.

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