Tinbox Support
Tinbox is a free retro game emulator for iPhone by Redfern's Outpost. A tin full of games: no ads, no accounts, nothing leaves your phone.
Get help or report a problem
Email the developer Kmaggard565@gmail.com. Questions, problems and ideas, straight to the developer's inbox. No account needed. Report a problem or request a feature Opens a short form. Reports go straight to the developer and you can follow along as they are fixed. A free GitHub account is required to post. Browse known issues See what has already been reported and what is being worked on.Frequently asked questions
How do I add my own games?
Tap the Import ROM tile in the Library and pick a .gba, .gb, .gbc or zipped game file from the Files app. Tinbox plays legally obtained game files; two free homebrew games come preinstalled so there is something to play right away.
Where are my games and saves stored?
Everything lives in plain folders you can see in the Files app under On My iPhone, then Tinbox: ROMs, Saves, States, Covers and more. Nothing is hidden and nothing is uploaded.
How do I back everything up?
Settings, then Library, then Back up saves and states. You can also copy the whole Tinbox folder out of the Files app any time.
Can I delete the included games?
Yes. Long-press a game in the Library and delete it like any other. They will not come back on their own.
How do I use save states, rewind and the Time Capsule?
While playing, press MENU to open the Quick Menu. Save and load states, rewind the last seconds of play, toggle fast-forward, or open the Time Capsule to scrub back through automatic snapshots of your session.
Does Tinbox collect any data?
No. There are no accounts, no ads and no analytics. The only network use is the optional box art download. Read the full privacy policy.
Do Bluetooth controllers work?
Yes. Pair any MFi or standard Bluetooth controller with your iPhone and it works in Tinbox, with remapping under Settings, then Controls.
About
Credits and licences
Tinbox is powered by the open-source mGBA emulation core (MPL-2.0). The included homebrew games are Tobu Tobu Girl Deluxe by Tangram Games and Pong Brew by ZeroDayArcade, redistributed under their licences. Full licence texts are shown in the app under Settings, then About.
Not affiliated with any console maker
Tinbox is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any console manufacturer.