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title: "RetroArch iOS — iPhone and iPad Setup Guide, Best Cores 2026"
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published_at: 2026-08-31T18:22:23.000Z
updated_at: 2026-09-01T00:45:02.555Z
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# RetroArch iOS — iPhone and iPad Setup Guide, Best Cores 2026

I want to use RetroArch on my iPhone or iPad to play games from multiple systems in one app. I found it in the App Store but I'm not sure how to download cores, add ROMs, or get it working properly. What cores work best on iOS and how do I set everything up?