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Android Apps > Arcade > John GBAC
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John GBAC

by John emulators · Arcade · Free
On Google Play since March 2019 · Data updated 2026-10-12
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John GBAC is made and published by John emulators. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with John emulators. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to John emulators and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopular
Rating on Google Play
3.69
15,340 ratings
Installs
2.9 million
Last updated
July 25, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
22.1 MB

John GBAC is popular, with 2.9 million installs. Users are divided: 3.7 stars from 15,340 ratings.

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on John GBAC for Android

★★★★★ Jaxx DoubleX · Jun 4, 2026
Best emulator out there for gbc and gba and I can back up all my save files and games through Dropbox is amazing, and you can use the cheat system the speed-up button and all the accessories for free is amazing the only thing i don't like is the ads when you want to switch games or your putting in your cheats then going back to the game is it a crazy amount no just very inconvenient yes you can buy no ads witch is cool but im broke lol so I just turn off Wi-Fi and play with no ads
★★★★☆ Liselle Valerio (Maperbill) · Oct 20, 2025
I think ill rate you 4 stars because some of the buttons disappeared eve when customized, I tried everything, but it wasn't appearing. The only button has is the arrow keys, A, B, Select and Start. Another thing, there are other games that was malfunction like opening a Game Boy rom but stuck on a loading screen, the others were in different angles and the other is missing some images. But most of the games functions well.
★★★★★ Jesse Gutaukas · Aug 22, 2026
I started using John emulators back when gba and gbc were two separate apps moved to this combination when it was released. I paid to remove ads shortly after and have been using this emulator with vanilla and modded gba and gbc roms for years. John GBAC has been my preferred emulator for years, even now while it's becoming outdated. I never have any issues that arise from the app itself. It is wonderful, I recommend giving it a try.
★★☆☆☆ Levi Athan · Sep 2, 2026
Good app despite sluggish emulation and ads, so cannot recommend. I like this emulator for its ease of use. Regularly displayed ads are annoying tho and inaccurate emulation result in games detecting that they're being emulated which then refuse to work (Finish Cap for example). Author basically doesn't provide support but instead ignores email. This leaves me with save game files that are no longer of any use. Two-star rating only because competition has free & perfect emulation and no ads!
★☆☆☆☆ Daniel henry Ablero · Jul 19, 2026
Pls fix your app, I tried to import games, but it said "can't use this folder, to protect your privacy, please choose a folder" which I did, but the same issue is there, heck I took tried GBA lite, and it's also like that, but NESS works, I'm confused I left for one day and this is what I get, please devs, be active I want it to be fixed I implore you

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By John emulators, from Google Play

“This emulator is easy to use.”

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Description by John emulators Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
John GBAC is GBA/GBC emulator for android 6.0+.
This app does not work without your own game files.
This app is optimized for newer Android.

John GBAC is a successor to John GBA and John GBC.
John GBAC is fully compatible with these apps.

Features
- Original GBA/GBC engine
- High quality rendering
- Search game files in SDCard & Internal Storage
- Virtual On-screen keypad
- Zipped file support
- Save States (with previews)
- Fully customizable layout
- Customizable keys
- Turbo buttons
- Screenshot
- Fast forward / Slow down (x0.25 - x16)
- Bluetooth/MOGA controller support
- Dropbox support (requires John DataSync)
- Cheats

To remove ads, please purchase "remove ads".

Recent changes:
-Added support for Android 16
-Fixed bugs
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
37
App size
22.1 MB
Needs Android
6.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by John GBAC

15 permissions · 37 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
v2.15
Launched
March 2019
  • Jul 25, 2026UpdateVersion v2.15
  • Nov 29, 2025UpdateVersion v2.14
  • Feb 27, 2025UpdateVersion v2.13
  • Feb 21, 2025UpdateVersion v2.12
  • Feb 20, 2024UpdateVersion v2.11
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
8.7 thousand
Per day
290
30-day average
Play install range
1+ million
Launched
March 2019

Installs over time

John GBAC has been installed 2.9 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 290 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for John GBAC

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About the app and developer

About John GBAC

John GBAC is an arcade app developed by John emulators.

Install Statistics

John GBAC has been installed 2.9 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 8.7 thousand times.

User Ratings

John GBAC is rated 3.69 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 15 thousand ratings.

App Information

John GBAC is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 22.12 MB. The latest version available is v2.15. The last update was on July 25, 2026.

Technical Requirements

John GBAC requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2019.

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Developer information for John emulators

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Frequently asked questions about John GBAC

Is John GBAC free?

Yes. John GBAC is free on Google Play.

Is John GBAC still available?

Yes. John GBAC is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on July 25, 2026.

Does John GBAC contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists John GBAC as containing ads.

What Android version does John GBAC require?

John GBAC runs on Android 6.0 and higher.

How large is John GBAC?

John GBAC is 22.12 MB.

Is John GBAC suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of John GBAC as suitable for everyone.

How many times has John GBAC been installed?

Google Play lists 1,000,000+ installs for John GBAC.

How do people rate John GBAC?

John GBAC scores 3.69 out of 5 stars, from 15,340 ratings on Google Play.

Who made John GBAC?

John GBAC was developed by John emulators. It is listed in the arcade category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to John GBAC?

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