Clean imports
Use Files, Share Sheet, or drag and drop. RetroVault never bundles games or points users to downloads.
Personal archive for classic handheld games
RetroVault
A refined iPhone and iPad emulator library for legally owned game files, built around clean imports, durable saves, honest pricing, and App Store compliance from the first build.
App Store listing pending. No ROMs are included.
No ROMs
Bring legally owned files through iOS import flows.
7-day trials
Monthly and yearly plans are clear before purchase.
MPL source
mGBA source offer published for review.
Library first
Keep the game, save, and settings together.
RetroVault treats each imported file like a personal archive entry: cover art, compatibility state, save data, controller preferences, and display settings stay organized without sending your library to a third party catalog.
Library
Ready
Save state integrity
8 Pro slots + battery save
Built for trust
A premium emulator without the traps.
Durable saves
Battery saves remain free. Pro adds save states, rewind, and fast-forward without risking the base play loop.
Privacy posture
Age settings, consent, and purchase state stay local unless you explicitly opt into sync or reports.
Modern play surface
Sharp scaling, touch controls, controller support, and iPad layouts are treated as core craft.
Simple pricing
Free play, Pro tools when you want them.
Monthly and yearly subscriptions include a 7-day free trial. Lifetime is a one-time purchase.
Monthly
$4.99/month
7-day free trial
Notify meYearly
$24.99/year
7-day free trial
Best valueLifetime
$39.99 lifetime
One-time purchase
Notify meSubmission-ready posture
Compliance is part of the product.
RetroVault is built for users who already own their files. The app does not host game catalogs, scrape commercial art, or include copyrighted content. Reviewer-facing source and policy links stay public.
FAQ
Clear answers before launch.
Does RetroVault include games?
No. No ROMs are included. You import legally owned files yourself through iOS-supported flows.
What is free?
The base play loop and battery saves are free. Pro adds convenience tools such as save states, rewind, fast-forward, sync, controller profiles, and premium shaders.
Why publish a source offer?
RetroVault uses mGBA under MPL-2.0. The public source-offer fork keeps covered source available for App Review and users.
When is the App Store launch?
The App Store listing is pending final external checks, including policy URLs, screenshots, product approvals, and TestFlight review.