Provenance
8.2#1 in game boy advance emulatorsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
VisitProvenance vs Retro-Go
What both publish
| Fact | Provenance | Retro-Go |
|---|---|---|
| Build requirements | Building from source requires macOS 13.5 or later, Xcode 15 or later, iOS/tvOS 16 SDKs and an Apple Developer account. | Building requires ESP-IDF, with versions 4.4 through 5.3 listed as supported. |
| Purpose | Provenance is a free, open-source multi-system retro game emulator frontend for Apple platforms. | Retro-Go is firmware for playing retro games on ESP32-based devices. |
Provenance plans
- FreeFree
- Monthly$3.99 a month
- Annual$39.99 a year
- Lifetime$99.99, paid once
Retro-Go plans
No prices published.
Pick Provenance if…
Provenance suits Apple-platform users seeking an emulator frontend for a broad range of retro systems. Users should check whether their device can handle the systems they want to run, and note that a BIOS is required.
Pick Retro-Go if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.