iFBAs -Arcade Emulator

By: 国琛邱

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Features & Capabilities

iFBAs is the original arcade emulator designed specifically for mobile devices, offering high-definition arcade gameplay with excellent performance on iOS.

This download does not include any games. You must supply your own ROMs (.zip or .7z) or use built-in free homemade games via the "How to use" guide. Please note the project is not affiliated with any game manufacturers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games

By:

国琛邱

Rating:

3.80

(99)

Version:

1.2.7 Last updated: 2026-02-13

Version code:

881353877

Creation date:

2024-05-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

210.91MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 161,820 ▼ 108

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Developed by:

国琛邱

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ifbas-arcade-emulator/id1491920707

User Reviews

Users generally praise iFBAs for strong MAME/arcade emulation and high ROM compatibility, plus an intuitive UI and solid performance on newer iPhones. However, recurring problems undermine the experience: intrusive ads with forced updates that crash or block use, ROM regressions after updates, device/OS instability, occasional control issues on certain games, and language localization gaps. Improvements in ad handling, compatibility stability, and English localization would address the most frequently mentioned pain points.

Pros

High ROM compatibility and smooth gameplay across many arcade titles (e.g., 9/10 ROMs load; most classics run with little lag).
Notable MAME/arcade emulation breakthrough for iPhone; many users view it as a strong, capable emulator.
Intuitive UI with clear thumbnails and straightforward navigation; easy to save progress.
Good performance on newer devices with responsive play and, in some cases, HD visuals.

Cons

Intrusive ads and forced updates that can crash or prevent launching (opening ads, updates that require connectivity).
ROM compatibility regressions after updates, including missing files (e.g., cde_20a.5f) and some ROMs not running anymore.
Stability issues on certain devices/OS versions (crashes on iPadOS 26, iPhone 7/8; lag on older hardware).
Some games have non-working controls or fail to load properly (e.g., specific titles like Marvel vs Capcom 2, Star Wars arcade).
Localization issues and lack of English UI, with misspellings in-app text.

Recent reviews

I wrote a review asking for haptic controls Sorry for asking again but I meant for mobile on screen touch controls not for a physical controller In case there was any misunderstanding