# GBA Emulator - Pico Advance

> An easy to use emulator for GBA, with autosave and external controller support.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.emulationonline.picoadvance](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.emulationonline.picoadvance)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.emulationonline.picoadvance`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Emulation Online
- **Category:** GAME\_ACTION
- **Downloads:** 329
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2025-10-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 4.35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emulationonline.picoadvance)
- **Website:** [https://emulationonline.com](https://emulationonline.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://emulationonline.com/privacy-policy/](https://emulationonline.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Relive the Golden Age of Handheld Gaming Experience your favorite classic 32-bit games with PicoAdvance, the most reliable and user-friendly GBA emulator for Android. Designed for gamers who want a seamless, no-fuss experience, PicoAdvance focuses on performance, accuracy, and protecting your progress.<br><br>Why Choose PicoAdvance?<br>- Zero Configuration: Just load your games and play. No complex setup or BIOS files required.<br>- Never Lose Progress: Our advanced Autosave system triggers every time you exit or receive a call. Your save states are always ready when you return.<br>- Broad Format Support: Play your backups directly from .zip or .gba files. No need to uncompress large libraries.<br>- Controller Ready: Full support for Bluetooth and wired gamepads. <br>- High-Accuracy Core: Built on a precision-tuned emulation engine to ensure 100% compatibility with your favorite RPGs, platformers, and action titles.<br>- Pure Performance, No Distractions We believe in a clean gaming experience. PicoAdvance is optimized for battery efficiency and stable frame rates, even on older Android devices. By focusing on core stability instead of resource-heavy shaders, we provide a smooth, lag-free experience that feels just like the original handheld.<br><br>Key Features:<br>- 60 FPS fluid gameplay.<br>- Touch optimized controls, with external bluetooth or wired support too.<br>- Portrait and Landscape mode support.<br>- Instant Save/Load states.<br>- Lightweight app size.<br><br>Please Note: This app does not include any games (ROMs). You must own a physical copy of the games you play to use them with this emulator.<br>Games used in screenshots are used with permission of the original developer.<br>- &quot;Demons of Asteborg DX&quot; by NeofidStudios https://neofidstudios.itch.io/demons-of-asteborg-dx<br>- &quot;Aereven Advance&quot; by Dreamnoid https://dreamnoid.itch.io/aereven-advance<br>- Skyland by Evan Bowman https://evanbowman.itch.io/skyland<br>- Scrolls of Fire by Akouzoukos https://akouzoukos.itch.io/scrollsoffire<br><br>Disclaimer: Games are not included. PicoAdvance is not affiliated with Nintendo.

## Rankings

- #1,525,188 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.MANAGE_MEDIA`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.emulationonline.picoadvance.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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