What's New in v2.5.0

TAS Beta - Tool-Assisted Speedrun
Record and replay precise, frame-by-frame inputs to achieve perfect runs. Ideal for speedrunners, challenge lovers, and anyone who wants to see a game played flawlessly.

Macros Beta
Create and execute fully customizable macro sequences to automate repetitive button inputs. Great for grinding, testing game mechanics, or sitting back while the game plays itself.

Metal Core Improvements
We pushed our Metal GPU rendering pipeline even further. Enjoy smoother frame rates, lower input lag, and better visual fidelity on all Apple devices.

Bug Fixes
Fixed a wide range of recurring stability issues reported by our community:
- Save state crashes and data integrity fixes
- Audio stuttering and desync corrections
- Controller mapping reliability improvements
- Various game-specific crash fixes

Thank you for playing iGBA. Your feedback makes every update better!

What’s New:

-Big core upgrade: switched the graphics core from OpenGL to Metal for smoother performance and better battery.
-Stability fixes: resolved several crashes and edge-case bugs that could interrupt gameplay.
-Pause menu: redesigned and improved layout and behavior for a more reliable experience.
-Auto-save states: you can now enable and configure automatic save intervals in Settings → Save States.

Thanks for using iGBA — if you enjoy the update, leaving a review helps us a lot!

Version 2.3.1 — Stability Hotfix

• Fixed a crash that could occur during gameplay due to a rendering issue
• Fixed crashes when saving or loading games — save operations now run on a dedicated thread for extra reliability
• Fixed a crash when reordering cheats in the cheat manager
• Fixed a crash on iPad when quickly switching between menus
• Fixed a crash when capturing screenshots during gameplay
• Fixed a rare crash when searching the cheat database
• Improved overall app stability and removed unsafe code patterns across the app

What's New in This Version

Experience improved performance and faster save operations. Organize your saves better with individual screenshots per save slot, explore your games with enhanced detail views, and enjoy better resource management across the board.

New & Improved

-Faster screenshot caching for quicker save operations and app responsiveness
-Individual screenshot management for each save state slot
-Enhanced ROM detail view with comprehensive game statistics
-New grid view and classic view options for browsing your collection
-.igbasave bundle support for safe, organized save backups
-Cheats codes local database
-Better premium features and cleaner ad experience
-Optimized code for improved stability

What’s New - Big Update

This update focuses on performance, save reliability, and quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback.

Advanced Speed Control Choose how you play:
Use Classic Mode with the familiar 1x ↔ 2x toggle, or switch to Advanced Mode with fixed, stable speeds:
0.5x – ideal for cutscenes
1x – original speed
2x – faster progression
3x – for advanced users
Designed to be predictable, easy to use, and performance-safe.

Improved Save System:
Save reliability has been significantly improved.
A new rotating autosave system with atomic file writes helps protect your progress, even if the app is closed unexpectedly.
The system is designed to be more robust and resilient in everyday use.

Auto-Load Last Game:
A new option allows iGBA to automatically restore the most recent autosave when launching a game.
Enabled by default and fully optional via Settings.

Save State Sharing:
You can now export and import save states using AirDrop, Files, or other compatible sharing options.
This makes it easier to move progress between devices or keep personal backups.

Restart Console:
A new “Restart Console” option lets you restart emulation instantly without affecting saved progress.

Available in Advanced options.

Thank you for your continued feedback and support.
iGBA continues to improve with each update.

What’s New:

Updated Libraries – Now using the latest libraries for improved stability.
Bug Fixes – Fixed minor issues for a smoother experience.

What’s New:

New Manually Import – Import your own ROMs and save files directly into iGBA.
New Link Cable - Connect with other iGBA users for multiplayer gaming.
Updated Libraries – Updated to the latest libraries for better performance and compatibility.
Performance Boost – Improved performance for smoother gameplay.

What’s New:

New Controller Mapping – Customize button assignments for your Bluetooth controllers with the all-new mapping tool.
Updated Libraries – Upgraded to the latest library versions for improved stability, functionality, and security.
Performance Boost – Various optimizations to make the app faster and more responsive.

What's New:

Refector settings system for smoother user experience.
Updated project build to Xcode 16.3 for improved stability.
Cleaned up unnecessary resources for better performance.
Fixed minor visual bugs to enhance UI consistency.
Updated libraries to their latest versions for better functionality and security improvements.
Various performance optimizations for a faster app experience.

What's New:

Performance improvements.
Library updates.
Fix Settings bug.

What's New:

Fix fail emulation on resume app.
Fix Ad bug.
Performance improvements.
Library updates.

What's New:

New ROM list stats view.
New detailed ROM stats view.
Local file ROM opening support.
Bug fixes.
Performance improvements.
Enhanced subscription system.
Library updates.

Huge Update 2.0:

We completely redone the application

Key Features:

- AccentColor Selection
- Background Color Selection
- Custom Skin Selection (Portrait and Landscape)
- Auto Save
- Touch Controller Transparency
- 3-Strength Touch Vibration
- Color Filter for .gb ROMs
- AirPlay Support
- Full Screen Function without Aspect Ratio
- Skip Frames Function
- Auto Audio Input
- Detailed ROM Info
- ROM Play Time Counter
- Favorite ROM Selector
- Advanced ROM Filters
- Native ROM Sharing and Opening
- Remove any tracking

-Improve performance
-Fix Small Bugs
-Add request Review