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Android Apps > Arcade > John NESS
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John NESS

by John emulators · Arcade · Free
On Google Play since March 2019 · Data updated 2026-10-14
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John NESS 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
Total installs
1.4 million
Rating on Google Play
3.55
9,490 ratings
Last updated
July 25, 2026

John NESS is popular, with 1.4 million installs. Users are divided: 3.5 stars from 9,490 ratings.

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
6.4 thousand
Per day
210
30-day average
Play install range
1+ million
Launched
March 2019

Installs over time

John NESS has been installed 1.4 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 210 installs per day.

Rankings

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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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User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Comments on John NESS for Android

★★★★★ Ismael Fahad (Abualseba3) · Jun 25, 2025
Hi devs Thanks for this app actually it works fine with its features. But in some certain roms I tried to use cheat codes. Only game genie and PAR codes are worked. I got (STANDARD cheat codes) but the app doesn't support it. Would you please fix it, because I don't want change alternative app which im satisfied with your app? If you couldn't please inform me that I don't want to wait too long. By the way I got the paid version.
★★★★★ Aegi Nuylan · Oct 17, 2024
It's a good and decent emulator, but I'm having trouble with dpad diagonals please make it extra sensitive for easier sweaping motion's thank you
★★★★★ Brandon White · Oct 16, 2024
Just like with John GBA, this is the best android emulator for its systems (NES/SNES). Easy to use, easy to set up, It just works. Like I said with John GBA, I definitely wish there was a feature to add screen filters like CRT TV or scan-lines, and I would honestly pay extra for this as a feature. Much love to the John dev team, thank you for your excellent product.
★★★★☆ N M (NM) · Jul 23, 2026
One of the best emulators but the main issue is that it's not compatible with a bunch of NES mappers. So if you like home brews, romhacks, bootlegs, regional games. Too bad. Those definitely will not work.
★☆☆☆☆ Ali Ramirez Ruiz · Jun 10, 2024
Long ago I bought the John SNES emulator and paid for it. Now that I wanted to use it again I realize it no longer exists in the play store, instead we get this emulator that you need to pay for again. Not fair
★★☆☆☆ Rafael · Jul 19, 2025
NES games don't even support MMC5 mapper, no support for FDS, no NES Zapper support (like w NES Nostalgia) no SNES Super Scope support, no SNES mouse support, emulator hasn't been properly updated in YEARS to add any features, emulator is only good because of the clean UI. Bare bones experience.

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 NESS

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About the app and developer

About John NESS

John NESS is an arcade app developed by John emulators.

How many times has John NESS been installed?

John NESS has been installed 1.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 6.4 thousand times.

What is the rating of John NESS?

John NESS is rated 3.55 out of 5 stars, based on 9.5 thousand ratings.

Is John NESS free?

John NESS is free. The app size is 22.12 MB. The latest version available is v2.15. The last update was on July 25, 2026.

What are the requirements for John NESS?

John NESS 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

John emulators

johnemulators@gmail.com

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Frequently asked questions about John NESS

Is John NESS free?

Yes. John NESS is free on Google Play.

Is John NESS still available?

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

Does John NESS contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists John NESS as containing ads.

What Android version does John NESS require?

John NESS runs on Android 6.0 and higher.

How large is John NESS?

John NESS is 22.12 MB.

Is John NESS suitable for children?

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

How many times has John NESS been installed?

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

How do people rate John NESS?

John NESS scores 3.55 out of 5 stars, from 9,490 ratings on Google Play.

Who made John NESS?

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

What are the best alternatives to John NESS?

People looking at John NESS also look at these arcade apps: Nostalgia.GG (GG Emulator), Swan.emu (WonderSwan Emulator), Emulator MAME, SuperMDS Pro (All in One Emu), SuperMDS (All in One Emulator).

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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 NESS is NESS multi emulator for android 6.0+.
This app does not work without your own game files.

Features
- Original 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)

To remove ads, please purchase "remove ads".

Recent changes:
-Added support for Android 16
-Fixed bugs
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