About Provenance
Your Classic Games. Reimagined for iOS & tvOS.
Provenance is the most comprehensive open-source retro game emulator for Apple platforms. Supporting 38+ console systems from Atari to PlayStation 2, it delivers a museum-quality game library experience with native iOS and tvOS integration.
Provenance is a free, open-source multi-system emulator frontend for iOS and tvOS. Since its initial release in 2016, it has grown into the most comprehensive retro gaming solution available on Apple platforms, supporting over 38 console systems spanning six decades of gaming history.
Unlike other emulators, Provenance is built with a collector’s mindset. Every game in your library is presented with automatically downloaded box art, screenshots, release information, ratings, and even scanned manuals. The app feels native to Apple’s ecosystem, with support for 3D Touch shortcuts, Haptic feedback, Spotlight search, iCloud sync, and full Siri Remote integration on Apple TV.
Provenance is the premier full-featured emulator for tvOS, bringing retro gaming to the living room with TopShelf integration, controller support for MFi, Xbox, and PlayStation gamepads, and 4K-ready upscaled graphics.
The project is 100% open source on GitHub with over 6,200 stars and an active community of contributors. It is free when sideloaded or built from source. An App Store version is also available with optional Provenance Plus features, while all core emulation functionality remains free.
Key Facts
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Most Comprehensive System Support
38+ console systems from Atari 2600 to PlayStation 2, including rare systems like PC-FX, Virtual Boy, 3DO, and Neo Geo Pocket.
Premier Apple TV Emulator
The only emulator with full native tvOS support, TopShelf integration, Siri Remote optimization, and 4K-ready output.
Museum-Quality Game Library
Automatic box art, screenshots, manuals, ratings, and release info for every game. A digital collection, not just a game list.
100% Open Source
Fully transparent code on GitHub. No hidden tracking, no data collection. Community-driven since 2016.
Native Apple Ecosystem Integration
3D Touch, Haptic feedback, Spotlight search, iCloud game saves, and seamless handoff between iPhone and Apple TV.
Free Forever When Sideloaded
All features are free when sideloaded or built from source. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no tiers.
Supported Systems
Over 38 console systems from the following manufacturers:
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Provenance Team
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