RetroArch is made and published by Libretro. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Libretro. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Libretro and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopular- Rating on Google Play
- 3.83
- 39,739 ratings
- Installs
- 6.7 million
- Last updated
- October 30, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 178.6 MB
RetroArch is popular, with 6.7 million installs. Users are divided: 3.8 stars from 39,739 ratings. Its best ranking is #100 in Top Free, Action in Canada.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on RetroArch for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Libretro, from Google Play“Retro games and emulators on your device!”
Description by Libretro Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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://docs.libretro.com/
Visit our website!
https://www.retroarch.com/
www.libretro.com
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 18
- App size
- 178.6 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by RetroArch
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.22.2 (2026-10-30)
- Launched
- January 2014
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 120 thousand
- Per day
- 4 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 5+ million
- Launched
- January 2014
Installs over time
RetroArch has been installed 6.7 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 4 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #100
- Chart
- Top Free
- Action
- Country
- Canada
Google Play Rankings for RetroArch
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | United States | Action | Top Free |
| 100 | Canada | Action | Top Free |
| 147 | France | Action | Top Free |
| 196 | Japan | Action | Top Free |
| 114 | Australia | Action | Top Free |
| 125 | Spain | Action | Top Free |
| 141 | Italy | Action | Top Free |
| 145 | Sweden | Action | Top Free |
| 146 | United Kingdom | Action | Top Free |
| 158 | Portugal | Action | Top Free |
Ranking history in United States
About the app and developer
About RetroArch
RetroArch is an action app developed by Libretro.
Install Statistics
RetroArch has been installed 6.7 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 120 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 action apps.
User Ratings
RetroArch is rated 3.83 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 40 thousand ratings.
App Information
RetroArch is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 178.64 MB. The latest version available is 1.22.2 (2026-10-30). The last update was on October 30, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since January 2014.
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Frequently asked questions about RetroArch
Is RetroArch free?
Yes. RetroArch is free on Google Play.
Is RetroArch still available?
Yes. RetroArch is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 30, 2026.
Does RetroArch contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list RetroArch as containing ads.
How large is RetroArch?
RetroArch is 178.64 MB.
Is RetroArch suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of RetroArch as suitable for everyone.
How many times has RetroArch been installed?
Google Play lists 5,000,000+ installs for RetroArch.
How do people rate RetroArch?
RetroArch scores 3.83 out of 5 stars, from 39,739 ratings on Google Play.
Who made RetroArch?
RetroArch was developed by Libretro. It is listed in the action category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to RetroArch?
People looking at RetroArch also look at these action apps: Retro Ark, RetroPle - All in one emulator, Nin64 - Emulator, RetroArch Pro, RetroArch Plus.