Provenance
8.2#1 in game boy advance emulatorsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
VisitProvenance vs Retropa
What both publish
| Fact | Provenance | Retropa |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The maker says the apps collect no personal or identifying information, while anonymous device model and iOS-version analytics may be recorded. | The product page says game files stay on the device and an account is not needed to play. |
| Supported systems | The project advertises support for more than 50 systems, including NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, 3DS, PlayStation, PSP, Saturn and Dreamcast. | The site lists 14 handheld and console systems and arcade support, including GBA, Nintendo DS, NES, Super NES, Genesis, WonderSwan, Neo Geo Pocket, and arcade families. |
Provenance plans
- FreeFree
- Monthly$3.99 a month
- Annual$39.99 a year
- Lifetime$99.99, paid once
Retropa plans
- FreeFree
- Retropa Plus—
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 Retropa if…
Retropa suits iPhone and iPad users who want to emulate handheld, console and arcade systems using their own game files. Users need iOS 18 or later, and an account is not required to play.