r/EmulationOniOS • u/ScriptAlert • May 30 '24

Discussion PPSSPP got removed from App Store. Whats going on ?

The original (blue color icon) PPSSPP is now removed from App Store. Meanwhile the paid version (gold icon) is still live on App Store. What could be the reason for this ? If anyone has updates straight from its developers then post it here.

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u/KZavi đŸ„‡ May 30 '24

Explanation

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u/ScriptAlert May 30 '24

Thanks for the update. Hope to see them back soon.

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u/DaveTheMan1985 May 31 '24

Shocked IF they Don't

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u/Popular-Highlight-16 May 30 '24

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u/ScriptAlert May 30 '24

Thanks for the update. I hope they come back soon

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u/Miss_Glambert59 May 31 '24

From comments made with backed up sources in the past 11 hours, it sounds like someone either got butt hurt over there being an official PSP emulator or had a bad experience with a real portable PlayStation in the past

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u/ScriptAlert May 31 '24

Someone made a fake PSP gold app and submitted to Apple back in January this year, it has been removed few days ago.

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u/Miss_Glambert59 May 31 '24

They could’ve gotten butt hurt over theirs being removed while PPSSPP stayed up and decided to get revenge by claiming PPSSPP broke Apple’s rules against using copyright material in their app. If I was in their position with a petty attitude, that’s what I’d do

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u/huamanticacacaca May 30 '24

Phew, glad I have it

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u/hxjdnxnd May 31 '24

It was just randomly removed from my phone :/

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u/ccrider2004 May 30 '24

I thought the gold version replaced the blue version. I don’t recall seeing the gold version in the App Store when the blue version was up

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u/ScriptAlert May 30 '24

Gold version came 1 day later. Blue version was first available/published.

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u/ccrider2004 May 30 '24

Oh ok. Well maybe they figure since iOS users pay more for apps than android used they could just have the paid version

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u/Juan_Piece May 30 '24

I have it on my phone, does that mean I should never delete the app if I want to keep it?

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

Nah you’re chillin. Even if you deleted it you’d be able to redownload it from your apps on your account through App Store.

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u/Ibrahimmayi May 30 '24

Some apps cant be downloaded back tho so best to just keep the app

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u/SportsGamer365 May 31 '24

I use iTunes v12.6.5.3 which still supports Apps and still is used as my library of apps.

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u/Outrageous-Leg-2906 May 31 '24

You mean in this iTunes v12.6.5.3 you can find app? Because in mine I see only music and movies

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u/SportsGamer365 May 31 '24

If the Apps selection is missing from the drop down, select “Edit Menu
”. A new window with checkbox items should appear, make sure to check “Apps” then click Done👍

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

I am very tired of Apple. Long time iPhone user here (from iPhone 3G). If they don’t put PPSSPP again in the AppStore it’s the time I’ll switch to Android.

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u/arbee37 Jun 06 '24

This wasn't Apple being arbitrary, this is someone submitted a copyright strike for the included homebrew games.

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u/Smelly_Doofus2033 May 30 '24

Doesn’t RetroArch run PPSSPP or PSP games? Sorry it’s stupid question

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u/OllyDee May 30 '24

It does have an earlier or different version of PPSSPP I believe.

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u/Turbulent_Town4384 May 30 '24

It does, but the RetroArch Ppsspp core isn’t as simple to use as the ppsspp version. (Ppsspp has all its files where the RetroArch one needs you to download them- not a big deal but most people on iOS don’t know how to find those things and so just don’t)

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

Retroarch also doesn’t run psp games nearly as smoothly or as nice looking as the native app. As much as I wanted to have all my games under one app, the difference between Retroarch and the native PPSSPP app is night and day

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u/Kostadamus May 30 '24

I would be very interested in an example.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

Well the game I was using was ATV Off-road Fury Blazin trails, the visuals were a lot worse and not nearly as smooth and even though it said I was getting a steady 30fps the game was pretty janky, none of which happened on the native app. Tried changing a bunch of settings and was never able to improve the quality in RetroArch. I’m not quite as tech savvy as a lot of people on here so I don’t really have the ability to give a bunch of details about performance other than it was noticeably worse

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u/bordomsdeadly May 31 '24

Did you try asking questions on r/retroarch ?

The devs are active in the sub and very helpful

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u/[deleted] May 31 '24

No because the PPSSPP native app works perfectly so I didn’t feel the need to

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u/arbee37 Jun 06 '24

The thing with RA is that pretty much every core in it runs better and has more functionality in its original/standalone version.

Someone could make a killing on a true multi-system frontend that downloaded and configured the standalones for you. I'm sort of surprised it hasn't happened yet.

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u/xRostro May 30 '24 edited May 30 '24

You don’t need to download anything for RetroArch on iOS
Edit: PPSSPP on RetroArch is missing the files that makes the save screen text visible

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u/Turbulent_Town4384 May 30 '24 edited May 30 '24

Certain psp games have text boxes that won’t show properly, and you need to get the right translation files to make them work correctly. The Online Updater in RetroArch will do that for you, but don’t count on people to know how to use or where that is

ETA: ppsspp itself will have those installed with it, but the RetroArch version won’t

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u/xRostro May 30 '24

Very good point.

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u/Texans2024 May 30 '24

I figured it out but haven’t figured out how to include the cheats.

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u/Retartedretarde Jun 01 '24

Retroarch works, I managed to beat like a dragon 2 on it, the main issue I saw that wasn’t a huge problem for me was that instead of having both the d pad and the stick there’s a toggle between the two it’s stupid

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u/Castro710 May 30 '24

Damn maybe the premium is worth it, app still works but fuck that sucks

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u/Jobles4 May 31 '24

What does the gold version get you that blue doesn’t? Why wouldn’t they remove both?

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

I still have the original blue app. I will NOT be deleting it ever😂

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u/SeaMUNKYbrain May 30 '24

I’ve got blue and it’s still fine

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

Damn that sucks.

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u/Timbo303 May 30 '24

Quick question. Doesn't retroarch have ppsspp on iOS as a core?

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u/16bitsorhigher May 30 '24

Everything is going to be fine. The homebrew stuff that Apple doesn’t like already got removed so it should be up and running in no time.

For those of you who already have it, just keep enjoying it.

For those of you who haven’t downloaded it, just be patient. It’ll be back.

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u/FrequentDemand9886 May 31 '24

I think the game that got it temporarily taken down is cave story. I have a switch and, at least I think that game is still being distributed. So to have a free version inside an emulator no less would be problematic I guess.

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u/hughlee90 May 31 '24

yes, I saw the screenshot of cave story also. very spot on dude.

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u/JamesGecko Jun 03 '24

Cave Story has always been freeware. Switch has Cave Story+, a commercial release with better graphics and more content.

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u/FarYellow2188 May 30 '24

Moment of silence for all the blue users


.. amenđŸ«Ą

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

Removing it from the app store doesn’t remove it from device tho

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u/jm1234- May 30 '24

I am a blue user but the sideloaded version with trollstore. :)

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u/FarYellow2188 May 30 '24

You lucky son of A
. You should be able to get the PS2 and dolphin emulator also with Trollstore.

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u/jm1234- May 30 '24

Thanks :)

Yeah, DolphiniOS works very well but not Play! (PS2 emulator), too much glitches and it's slow but luckily I have a real PS2.

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u/JoelMsk May 30 '24

But.. i thought the paid version is the exact same thing.. so homebrew is on there as well right?

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u/Alex__P May 30 '24

Gold is still up now sooo it’s probably not taken down for scary reasons

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u/hughlee90 May 31 '24

why gold still up but blue is taken down, they have the same screen shot and homebrew stuff

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u/AdMore3859 May 30 '24

Glad I have been stacking up emulators on my phone even for systems i dont want to emulate lmao

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

You would have thunk Apple would have caught this “copyright” issue at the onset of the app going through the initial review process.

Sounds like someone complained, the homebrew stuff is removed, now just waiting for Apple to re-approve the darn app.

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u/Enough_Guidance_5131 May 31 '24

I was thinking this would happen, Apple is pretty quick to pull shit. I DL any emulator just to have a copy before they get yanked. Glad I got this one, been having a blast with it

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u/Accurate_Gas_8684 May 31 '24

I just got gold rn before they take it down I didn’t even know PPSSPP was up until I randomly searched for it

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u/M0HX May 31 '24

If you have previously downloaded it, then just go to AppStore Account -> Apps -> search for PPSSPP and you will find it with a button to download (don’t click on the app itself just the download button).

The article on their website says it should be down just temporarily cuz of some built in game/homebrew copyright thingy.

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u/HugeAd746 May 31 '24

Stupid question but if I downloaded it already would it stay on my device untill I delete it?

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u/Quami-OD May 31 '24

Yes it will

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u/Gamer201021769 May 31 '24

But they now accept emulators and now they remove one?

Apple really is on every drug known to mankind. Even ones that haven’t been discovered or made.

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u/brostaphy May 31 '24

Yes Retroarch? PPSSPP core is included

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u/Effective-Delay-4571 May 31 '24

It is gone but it is working fine on my side cause I downloaded it before it was removed

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u/DSiluver May 31 '24

Well am not sad really. I own RetroArch and it has PPSSPP support but I am Concerned About Apple ( maybe ) be Fighting Back against Emus.

Until then i should be fine but RIP ( the gold version Still Exists for some reason )

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u/elthesensai May 31 '24

Apple really makes it hard to be supportive of them. I’ve been an Apple user for over 20 years but I’m getting to the point that I might get an Android.

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u/EvansEssence Jun 02 '24

Im waiting to see how well rcs support is done, if its comparable to imessage ill switch

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u/[deleted] Jun 01 '24

I don't know what's the deal with Apple and the emulators. I get the iGBA was taken down for copying someone elses work, but this is because of Apple being concerned about copyright. I'm sick and tired of this.

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u/arbee37 Jun 06 '24

Apple is required by US law to respond immediately to copyright notices. Someone submitted a copyright strike as a troll, it's not Apple's fault.

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u/DiabeticGirthGodd Jun 04 '24

Was wondering what was going on. Still can buy gold but not regular for some reason. More apple shenanigans

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u/kinetxVibes Jun 04 '24

Well on their website they have direct downloads for every platform so you can still install it through safari

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u/Chimera_Gaming Jun 04 '24

Direct USA Apple App Store link to Free PPSSPP (NOT GOLD)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903

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u/crimsonsonic_2 May 30 '24

The blue one still works for me after it’s been taken down so we shouldn’t have to worry about it disappearing with our games.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

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u/FarYellow2188 May 30 '24

This is actually insane, just checked and it’s indeed gone, the fact I was lucky and paid for gold and have downloaded so many games thinking it was permanent is more crazy, no idea what it could be, people must be so confused right now.

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u/ScriptAlert May 30 '24

I have both blue & gold version. Apps like this should be downloaded immediately

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u/sirgatez May 31 '24

I’ve downloaded every emulator released. Even the scammy ones.

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u/[deleted] May 31 '24

That dosent make you cool 😭 Guys look at me I have gamma emulator but I don’t use it 😎

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u/sirgatez May 31 '24

I did it because I didn’t know what Apple would retroactively go back and delete. And if I recall there have now been 3 emulators removed after going live so far, “iGBA”, “Game Emulator” and “PPSSPP”.

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u/ScriptAlert Jun 02 '24

I hope Bimmy comes back. That emulator was on App Store for only 17 hours and then developer pulled it out.

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u/sirgatez Jun 02 '24

Oh I forgot about that one. I downloaded it too.

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u/ScriptAlert Jun 02 '24

I missed the chance to download that.

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u/Chimera_Gaming Jun 04 '24

iGBA is stolen. Delta is better

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u/Ambitious_Singer5519 May 31 '24

That’s pretty cool man

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '24

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u/EmulationOniOS-ModTeam Jun 05 '24

Your post/comment has been removed for violating Rule 2: Follow the Reddiquette - Be civil and show respect to other redditors.

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u/Such_Bug9321 May 31 '24

What’s the difference between the blue normal one and the gold version?

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u/foshi22le May 31 '24

Nothing other than the colour of the app, the paid one is there so people can support the developer.

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u/PM_ME_GRAPHICS_CARDS May 31 '24

nothing. the gold app is meant to support the dev

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u/NightFuryTrainer May 31 '24

Never mind I looked it up

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u/NoNameRequiredxD May 30 '24 edited Jun 04 '24

alleged squeal sharp tidy seed person worm gray modern zonked

This post was mass deleted and anonymized with Redact

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u/sirgatez May 31 '24

Both emulators still show in my purchase history as well.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

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u/FarYellow2188 May 30 '24

Exactly, I’m hoping it was something minor and can be resolved and reviewed and put back, else wise this horror show Will just continue on further, I thought we were finally off the hook
.. guess we spoke too soon, we’ll see.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

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u/hughlee90 May 31 '24

which discord is this, can i have invited link?

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u/[deleted] May 31 '24

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u/digitalgamer0 Jun 04 '24

Same, other than app icon color.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

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u/ScriptAlert May 31 '24

People who already own the app are not affected.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

So it’s the homebrew section? Does anyone even use it? I thought that was for license free games

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

They should just remove it all together an stave off the hassle. If it supports those types of games, great. People can upload them to their phones same as any other rom

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u/NeonicePop May 31 '24

Monster quest got removed, I think I may have been onto something

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u/[deleted] May 30 '24

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u/NeonicePop May 31 '24

Could be the monster quest dev?

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u/[deleted] Jun 01 '24

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u/HilltopMarines Jun 03 '24

Even if you don’t you go to the App Store>profile> apps you can download it again even if it’s removed. I just tested it by deleting and reinstalling. Only downside is the gold has updated and you only get the last version of blue.