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Lucky Emulator - GBA & DS

Game Emulation · Free download
A Tier
Excellent · #5 of 9
84
4.7★13.6K ratings
Free downloadprice
10mosince update

What is Lucky Emulator?

Lucky Emulator is a free Entertainment app for playing Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS games on iPhone and iPad. You can import your own ROMs from Files or iCloud, use Bluetooth or on-screen controls, play in portrait or landscape, and use save states and fast-forward. It states that the app is not affiliated with Nintendo.

Pricing. Lucky Emulator - GBA & DS is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Playing your own GBA or NDS ROM files on iPhone or iPad
  • Using a Bluetooth controller such as Xbox, PlayStation, 8BitDo, or MFi
  • Skipping slow sections or grinding in RPGs with fast-forward

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Why this app is in A tier

Lucky Emulator scores 84 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 82, App Store search rank 98, update recency 61. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Lucky Emulator is the easiest way to enjoy GBA & NDS retro games on iPhone and iPad. Relive the classics with smooth performance, controller-ready gameplay, save states, and fast-forward. SUPPORTED GAME SYSTEMS - Game Boy Advance (GBA) - Nintendo DS (NDS) ROM IMPORT - Easily import your own game ROMs from Files or iCloud - Quick access shortcuts for your favorite titles SCREEN MODES - Play in portrait or landscape orientation - NDS dual-screen layouts for a more authentic DS experience CONTROLLER SUPPORT - Connect Bluetooth controllers (Xbox, PlayStation, 8BitDo, MFi) - Fully customizable on-screen controls for any emulator setup SAVE STATES - Save and load your progress anytime - Multiple save slots for each game - Quick save & quick load for instant gameplay FAST FORWARD - Speed through slower parts of games with one tap - Perfect for RPG grinding or long cutscenes AUDIO & CUSTOMIZATION - Adjust sound effects for the best retro feel - Choose different controller layouts to fit your style SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscripti

Compare in Game Emulation

MeasureLucky EmulatoriGBADelta
TierAAA
Score84 / 10086 / 10081 / 100
Rating4.7 ★4.4 ★4.8 ★
Ratings13.6K2.7K28.2K
Latest ratings · 180d3.4 ★ · 20 reviews—4.2 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update297d ago9d ago345d ago
PriceFree downloadFree + IAPFree download

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Questions about Lucky Emulator

Which game systems does it support?

The listing states support for Game Boy Advance (GBA) and Nintendo DS (NDS) games.

Does the app include games?

You can import your own game ROMs from Files or iCloud. It does not state that any games are included.

Does it cost money?

It is free to download and shows no in-app purchases. It describes subscription renewal and cancellation through App Store account settings, but no subscription price is stated on the App Store.

Is Lucky Emulator free?

Lucky Emulator is free to download.

What is Lucky Emulator good for?

Lucky Emulator is built for playing your own GBA or NDS ROM files on iPhone or iPad, using a bluetooth controller such as xbox, playstation, 8bitdo, or mfi, skipping slow sections or grinding in RPGs with fast-forward. It sits in the game emulation list on AppTierList.

Is Lucky Emulator worth it?

Lucky Emulator is A tier, ranked #5 of 9 game emulation apps with a score of 84 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 13,571 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 4 apps rank above it.

How does Lucky Emulator compare to iGBA?

Lucky Emulator is A tier at 84; iGBA is A tier at 86. iGBA ranks higher. Lucky Emulator is free to download, iGBA is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Lucky Emulator updated?

Lucky Emulator was last updated on 2025-12-29, 297 days ago.

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All the facts

List
Game Emulation (A tier, #5)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
84 / 100
Rank in list
#5 of 9
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.7 out of 5
Number of ratings
13,571
Recent reviews
3.4 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(297 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Entertainment
Good for
Playing your own GBA or NDS ROM files on iPhone or iPad, Using a Bluetooth controller such as Xbox, PlayStation, 8BitDo, or MFi, Skipping slow sections or grinding in RPGs with fast-forward
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Size
151 MB
Age rating
17+
Languages
12
Maker
unclaimed
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