Delta - Game Emulator
What is Delta?
Delta is an emulator for iOS and iPadOS that builds on its predecessor, GBA4iOS, and adds support for more game systems. The listing also describes save states, cheat codes, controller support, fast forward, and Delta Sync across Google Drive and Dropbox. Delta is not affiliated with Nintendo.
Pricing. Delta - Game Emulator is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Playing classic Nintendo console and handheld games on an iPhone or iPad
- Using a Switch Pro, PS5, or Xbox controller with retro games
- Syncing saves and cheats between devices through Google Drive or Dropbox
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Why this app is in A tier
Delta scores 81 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 86, App Store search rank 88, update recency 53. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Delta is an all-in-one emulator for iOS and iPadOS. Delta builds upon the strengths of its predecessor, GBA4iOS, while expanding to include support for more game systems such as NES, SNES, N64, and DS. FEATURES Supported Game Systems • Nintendo Entertainment System • Super Nintendo Entertainment System • Nintendo 64 • Game Boy (Color) • Game Boy Advance • Nintendo DS • And plenty more to come! Online Multiplayer • Play online-compatible Nintendo DS games with friends around the world! • Connect via community Nintendo WFC servers • Choose one of the default servers, or provide a custom DNS Controller Support • Nintendo Switch Pro controllers, Joy-Cons • Nintendo Switch Online controllers (NES, SNES, N64) • PS4, PS5 • Xbox One S, Xbox Series X • MFi game controllers • Bluetooth & wired keyboards Save States • Save and load save states for any game from the pause menu. • Lock save states to prevent them from being accidentally overwritten. • Automatically makes backup save states to ensure you never lose your progress. • Support for “Quick Saves,” save states that can be quickly saved/loaded with a single button press (requires external controller). Cheats • Supports various typ
Compare in Game Emulation
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 81 / 100 | 84 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 28.2K | 13.6K | 10.0K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.2 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.4 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 344d ago | 297d ago | 375d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | Free download |
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See all 7 ›Questions about Delta
Which game systems does Delta support?
The listing names the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64, Game Boy (Color), Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS, and says more are planned.
Can I play online with friends?
The listing says online-compatible Nintendo DS games can be played online through community Nintendo WFC servers, with a choice of default servers or a custom DNS.
Is Delta affiliated with Nintendo?
No. Delta is in no way affiliated with Nintendo.
Is Delta free?
Delta is free to download.
What is Delta good for?
Delta is built for playing classic nintendo console and handheld games on an iPhone or iPad, using a switch pro, PS5, or xbox controller with retro games, syncing saves and cheats between devices through google drive or dropbox. It sits in the game emulation list on AppTierList.
Is Delta worth it?
Delta is A tier, ranked #6 of 8 game emulation apps with a score of 81 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 28,194 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 5 apps rank above it.
How does Delta compare to Lucky Emulator?
Delta is A tier at 81; Lucky Emulator is A tier at 84. Lucky Emulator ranks higher. Delta is free to download, Lucky Emulator is free to download.
How often is Delta updated?
Delta was last updated on 2025-11-11, 344 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Game Emulation (A tier, #6)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 81 / 100
- Rank in list
- #6 of 8
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 28,194
- Recent reviews
- 4.2 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (344 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Entertainment
- Good for
- Playing classic Nintendo console and handheld games on an iPhone or iPad, Using a Switch Pro, PS5, or Xbox controller with retro games, Syncing saves and cheats between devices through Google Drive or Dropbox
- Requires
- iOS 14.0 or later
- Size
- 211 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed