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Last updated on: 2026-09-28
Android Apps > Arcade > John GBAC
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John GBAC

v2.15
John emulators
3.69
15,332 reviews
1,000,000+
Downloads
Free

This emulator is easy to use.

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About John GBAC

John GBAC is an arcade app developed by John emulators.

Download Statistics

John GBAC has been downloaded 2.9 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 6.4 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 FREE to download. The APK download 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.

Description
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
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More data about John GBAC

Price Free to download
Total downloads 2.9 million
Recent downloads 6.4 thousand
Rating 3.69 based on 15 thousand ratings
Ranking Not ranked
Version v2.15
APK size 22.1 MB
Number of libraries 37
Designed for Android 6.0+
Suitable for Everyone
Ads Contains ads

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John GBAC has been downloaded 2.9 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 210 downloads per day.

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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.
★☆☆☆☆ 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
★★☆☆☆ 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!

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Technologies used by John GBAC

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Frequently asked questions about John GBAC

Is John GBAC free?

Yes. John GBAC is free to download from 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 the John GBAC APK?

The John GBAC APK 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 downloaded?

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

How do people rate John GBAC?

John GBAC scores 3.69 out of 5 stars, from 15,332 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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