# RetroFrame Launcher

> Gaming launcher: ROM library, RetroAchievements, gamepad & handheld-friendly.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bluevolume.retroframe](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bluevolume.retroframe)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bluevolume.retroframe`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BlueVolume Software
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 69
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-12
- **First published:** 2026-03-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluevolume.retroframe)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/retroframeprivacypolicy/](https://sites.google.com/view/retroframeprivacypolicy/)

## Description

RetroFrame is an Android launcher focused on retro gaming and emulation, with a handheld- and gamepad-friendly interface and rich personalization.<br><br>🎮 HIGHLIGHTS<br>• Controller-focused UI<br>• Auto-scan ROMs directories with automatic artwork scraping (IGDB: box artwork and screenshots)<br>• Four layout modes: Standard, Grid, List, and TV — switch with a shortcut<br>• Custom image, GIF, and animated video backgrounds, customizable background music and UI sound effects<br>• RetroAchievements: sign in, sync profile, view stats, followers, awards and more<br>• Can be set as your default home launcher<br><br>📂 GAMES &amp; LIBRARY<br>• Games and Apps screens; reorder platforms via drag-and-drop in Settings<br>• Home and Favorites tabs; multi-disc support; supports games with mods, DLC and updates<br>• Last-played tracking; rename games and manage artwork, upload and replace custom artwork and screenshots (local + scraped)<br><br>🛠️ EMULATORS<br>• Per-platform emulator and RetroArch core selection<br>• Supports RetroArch, PPSSPP, DuckStation, Dolphin, Flycast, Redream, melonDS, Mupen64Plus, AetherSX2/NetherSX2, Citron, Eden, Lemuroid, GameHub Lite/GameNative, and many more<br><br>🎨 CUSTOMIZATION<br>• Accent colors; Light/Dark/System theme; per-screen or video backgrounds; background music; animated effects<br>• Automatic and custom artwork; show/hide game titles; clock; tab visibility; UI sounds; Xbox vs PlayStation-style button layouts<br><br>Requires storage access to scan ROMs. Add your own ROMs and emulators; RetroFrame does NOT include any games or emulators.

## Rankings

- #2,121,726 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.bluevolume.retroframe.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bluevolume.retroframe)