Over the last few years, mobile gaming has really taken off. FPS games like Fortnite, PUBG, and Call of Duty Mobile have been a huge success on the two major mobile platforms. While most of the big gaming titles are available on both platforms, there are some exclusive games that can only be played on Android. If you recently made the switch to an iPhone and can’t find your favourite game on the App Store, here are 5 methods that will help you download and play Android games on iOS.
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Is it possible to run Android apps and games on iOS?
Android emulators for iPhones make it possible to run Android apps and games on iOS. Earlier, the only way to go about running an emulator on your iPhone was by jailbreaking the device. This deterred a lot of people as jailbreaking your iPhone voids its warranty. Depending on your location, jailbreaking may lie in a legally grey area.
However, most modern emulators do not require you to jailbreak your device. While you cannot download them directly, you can find them on third-party stores like Cydia and AltStore. Once installed, emulators can reproduce the Android environment on your iPhone. You may still face some lags and unexpected crashes while running the more demanding gaming titles, but the lighter games will run without any hiccups.
GBA4iOS
Game Boy Advance and Nintendo enthusiasts may have heard of the GBA4iOS emulator for iPhones and other iOS devices. The good news is that it can also support Android games for the iOS platform. Once you install the app on your device, you need to download the game’s ROM from Safari. The ROM can be directly loaded on the GBA4iOS app. iPhones running iOS 8 or below can directly download the emulator from the GBA4iOS website. Newer iOS versions need BuildStore to download the emulator. One of the advantages of using GBA4iOS is that you don’t need to jailbreak your device. The gameplay is smooth and you will rarely experience any lags or jitters.
Appetize
Appetize is another great emulator that lets you run Android apps and games on iPhone. This emulator runs the app on your iPhone’s web browser, so its functionality may be limited. However, it is still good for certain games and apps. One of the advantages of using Appetize is that you don’t need to download the Android app on your iPhone. First, you need to download Appetize from its official website and make an account on the platform. Once that’s done, hit ‘Upload’ to upload your Android file. Enter your email address upon opening the file. You will receive a link in your email inbox, using which you can run the app on your iPhone’s web browser.
Android
One of the popular Android emulators around, iAndroid makes it easy to play Android games on your iPhone. To get iAndroid on your iPhone, you need to download the Cydia app (from the official website). Once the app is downloaded, open it and go to Manage>Sources. Search for iAndroid and download it on your iPhone. Once iAndroid has been installed on your device, you can use it to simulate the Android OS experience and even download any app of your choice. You may face the odd jitter, but overall, this app works pretty well.
Dalvik Emulator
Dalvik is another emulator you can download from the Cydia Store to run Android games on your iPhone. This emulator works great on iPads as well. The process to download the Dalvik emulator is the same as iAndroid. Download Cydia from its official website, launch the app, and go to Manage>Sources. Search for Dalvik and install the emulator on your iPhone. Dalvik runs smoothly and does not cause a lot of crashes on your device. You can download unmodified versions of Android apps using this emulator.
iNDS Emulator
Popular for being one of the best Nintendo DS emulators for iOS, the iNDS emulator also lets you play some Android games on your iPhone. The good news is that you don’t need to jailbreak your iPhone to run this emulator. The app efficiently runs ROM files from a number of sources. The graphics are clean and smooth, pushing the gameplay to the optimum level. To get iNDS on your iPhone you need to download the Tweakbox app first. Once Tweakbox has been installed, launch it, go to the Menu, search for iNDS, and install it on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I play Android games on my iPhone?
Download the iAndroid emulator using the Cydia app to run Android apps and games on your iPhone. iAndroid is free to use and does not require any subscription to function.
How do I play Game Boy Advance games on my iPhone?
Apps like GBA4iOS, Happy Chick, Delta Emulator, and Provenance let you play games across all the major retro platforms on your iPhone. Read this article to learn more.
How do I play SNES games on my iPhone?
To play Super Nintendo games on your iPhone, download the Delta Emulator using AltStore. Read this article for a step-by-step walkthrough.
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Conclusion
This is how you can download and play Android games on your iPhone. Most Android games offer cross-platform compatibility, meaning you can download them from the App Store on your iPhone and log in using your registered account so as to not lose any progress. If you know any other way to play Android games on your iOS device, let us know in the comments!
