# iFBAs -Arcade Emulator

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1491920707](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1491920707)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1491920707`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 国琛 邱
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (99 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2024-05-16
- **Size:** 194 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ifbas-arcade-emulator/id1491920707)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://download.eziochiu.cn/Contactus.html](https://download.eziochiu.cn/Contactus.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #145,946 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1491920707)