Emulators and legal homebrew for iPhone

Curated retro emulators and homebrew for Australian iPhone users when rival stores open.

Are emulators allowed on iPhone in Australia?

Yes. Since April 2024 Apple's App Store rules have allowed retro console emulators worldwide, including Australia.

AppYard adds a curated channel for emulators and legal homebrew when rival stores open. How alternative stores work

Why AppYard for emulators

Legal homebrew only

Emulators and legal homebrew only — no pirated games.

Human review

Listings checked before go-live.

Anti-piracy

Infringing titles removed; takedown steps documented.

What is homebrew?

Games and apps creators choose to share — demos, free releases and open-source projects. We list emulators and legal homebrew only — never pirated or stolen game files.