RetroArch
RetroArch Summary
RetroArch is a free Android app in Action by Libretro. Released in Jan 2014 (12 years ago). It has about 6.6M+ installs and 48K ratings with a 3.74★ (average) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 55K monthly active users . Store last updated Aug 26, 2026
Recent activity: 47K installs this week (100K over 4 weeks) showing exceptional growth , and 30 new ratings this week View trends →
SDK intelligence: AppGoblin detected 4 development tools(e.g. Google),and 1 analytics: product integrated into RetroArch. View full SDK list →
RetroArch SDKs Summary
RetroArch was last scanned for SDKs on 2026-09-23. Below is the overview of third-party companies detected in the app. The full list of SDKs, permissions and unknowns is available here.
Google
Kotlin
JetBrains
JetBrains IntelliJ
Firebase3.74★
Ratings: 48K
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App Description
Retro games and emulators on your device!
RetroArch is an open-source project that makes use of a powerful development interface called Libretro. Libretro is an interface that allows you to make cross-platform applications that can use rich features such as OpenGL, cross-platform camera support, location support, and more in the future.
It comes with its own built-in collection of applications to provide you with a 'one-stop-shop' for entertainment.
Libretro and RetroArch are perfectly suited for creating games, emulators and multimedia programs. If you want to learn more, go to our website (listed below).
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!!!
This version of RetroArch differs from the one available on our website (www.retroarch.com) in that there is no Core Downloader, in compliance with the Google Play Store's policies. This version supports 50 cores max. If this is not enough for your needs, there are two options:
* Get RetroArch Plus, also available for free on the Play Store (this supports up to 127 cores). This version requires Android 8.0 or higher.
* Get RetroArch from our website (www.retroarch.com) and download the APK and install it. This version has the Core Downloader and is considered the 'full-fat' version.
Pros of the Play Store version vs. the website APK:
* Automatic weekly updates of both cores and RetroArch.
Cons of the Play Store version vs. the website APK:
* Only 50 cores supported max
FEATURES:
* Eye-candy menus to choose from!
* Scan files / directories and add them to game system collections!
* View database information about each game once added to a collection!
* Download programs ('cores') online
* Update everything!
* Download Game & Watch games and play them with our exclusive Game & Watch emulator!
* Built-in input remapping
* Ability to remap controls
* Ability to enter and load cheats
* Multi-language support!
* Over 80+ programs('cores') now and counting!
* Play multiplayer with NetPlay!
* Take screenshots, save states and more!
* No DRM
* No restrictions on usage
* Open-source
* No push ads
* No spying
* No ads period
Join us on discord for support and netplay matchmaking
https://discord.gg/C4amCeV
Visit our Youtube channel here for tutorials, gameplays, news and development progress!
https://www.youtube.com/user/libretro
https://www.youtube.com/RetroArchOfficial
For info and help, see our documentation site -
https://