GBA Emulator - Pico Advance

Name: GBA Emulator - Pico Advance
Price: 2.99 USD
Author: Emulation Online

LiveEmulation Online14 apps · 37.2K installsAction$2.99com.emulationonline.picoadvance

An easy to use emulator for GBA, with autosave and external controller support.

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Total installs: 354
Installs / day: +1
Rating: —★
Released: 29 Oct 2025
Last update: 15 Sept 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
No data collected

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

5 in 3 groups

4 Sensitive0 Notable1 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

OtherRoutine1

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Relive the Golden Age of Handheld Gaming Experience your favorite classic 32-bit games with PicoAdvance, the most reliable and user-friendly GBA emulator for Android. Designed for gamers who want a seamless, no-fuss experience, PicoAdvance focuses on performance, accuracy, and protecting your progress. Why Choose PicoAdvance? - Zero Configuration: Just load your games and play. No complex setup or BIOS files required. - Never Lose Progress: Our advanced Autosave system triggers every time you exit or receive a call. Your save states are always ready when you return. - Broad Format Support: Play your backups directly from .zip or .gba files. No need to uncompress large libraries. - Controller Ready: Full support for Bluetooth and wired gamepads. - High-Accuracy Core: Built on a precision-tuned emulation engine to ensure 100% compatibility with your favorite RPGs, platformers, and action titles. - Pure Performance, No Distractions We believe in a clean gaming experience. PicoAdvance is optimized for battery efficiency and stable frame rates, even on older Android devices. By focusing on core stability instead of resource-heavy shaders, we provide a smooth, lag-free experience that feels just like the original handheld. Key Features: - 60 FPS fluid gameplay. - Touch optimized controls, with external bluetooth or wired support too. - Portrait and Landscape mode support. - Instant Save/Load states. - Lightweight app size. Please Note: This app does not include any games (ROMs). You must own a physical copy of the games you play to use them with this emulator. Games used in screenshots are used with permission of the original developer. - "Demons of Asteborg DX" by NeofidStudios https://neofidstudios.itch.io/demons-of-asteborg-dx - "Aereven Advance" by Dreamnoid https://dreamnoid.itch.io/aereven-advance - Skyland by Evan Bowman https://evanbowman.itch.io/skyland - Scrolls of Fire by Akouzoukos https://akouzoukos.itch.io/scrollsoffire Disclaimer: Games are not included. PicoAdvance is not affiliated with Nintendo.

What's new

Assorted UX updates.

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