# ClassicBoy Pro - Game Emulator

> Easy all-in-one retro emulator! Scan ROMs, manage playlists, play classics.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.portableandroid.classicboy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.portableandroid.classicboy)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.portableandroid.classicboy`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PortableAndroid
- **Category:** GAME\_ARCADE
- **Downloads:** 1,921,759
- **Rating:** 3.95 / 5 (9,614 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.3.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-19
- **First published:** 2019-07-31
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.portableandroid.classicboy)
- **Website:** [https://classicboy.web.app](https://classicboy.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/a/portableandroid.com/classicboy-zh/pirvacy\_policy](https://sites.google.com/a/portableandroid.com/classicboy-zh/pirvacy_policy)

## Description

ClassicBoy Pro is a powerful all-in-one Android emulator that brings dozens of classic consoles into a single app. It auto-scans and identifies ROMs, organizes games into galleries and playlists, and lets you switch between multiple high-quality emulator cores (Dolphin, Citra, PPSSPP, Mupen64Plus, Snes9x, and more) for the best compatibility and performance across phones, tablets, and TVs.

Designed for both casual players and advanced users, ClassicBoy Pro offers customizable button layouts, external gamepad & Bluetooth support, adjustable game speed, save/load states, cheat codes, and advanced core settings. Use touchscreen gestures, accelerometer mapping, and flexible data import/export to tailor your retro gaming experience while keeping your stored media private and secure.

## Rankings

- #46,178 — Overall
- #168 — Game arcade (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.portableandroid.classicboy.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise ClassicBoy Pro for broad multisystem support and strong performance, with many deeming it a top emulator and noting good value. Recurrent drawbacks include paywalls for save/load and progress, inconsistent core/ROM support, occasional crashes on lower-end devices, controller/input issues, and a few stability bugs. Overall, the app is highly regarded for features and compatibility, but paywall friction and reliability on certain hardware remain common complaints.

### Pros

- Multisystem support across many consoles/cores, letting you play a wide range of classic games in one app.
- Strong performance and speed, with PS1 hi-res capable gameplay and generally smooth emulation.
- Good value for money; paying for the full app unlocks features like gestures controls and provides a better overall experience.
- Excellent compatibility with gamepads and broad device support (including Chromebooks and tablets).
- Active updates and improvements; recent versions have resolved many compatibility issues.

### Cons

- Paywall for save/load and continuing progress, plus subscription issues or unacknowledged purchases.
- Core compatibility and file support problems: some cores don't work reliably and certain formats/ROMs (e.g., .bin, Atari 8-bit) aren't loaded.
- Crashes and overheating on low-end devices; performance can be unstable on older hardware.
- Controller/input problems for PS1 and other systems (difficulty with classic controllers, no 4-player support).
- Occasional bugs like vertical lines in PSX emulation or glitches (e.g., fast-forward) and some unaddressed purchase/subscription edge cases.

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