Apple has finally approved the first PC emulator for iOS

Apple has finally approved the first PC emulator for iOS, called UTM SE. This app allows users to emulate a computer and run classic software and games on their iPhones. Initially rejected by Apple and prohibited from being notarized for third-party app stores in the European Union, UTM SE is now available for free on iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.

While the app initially faced rejection in June, the developer had decided not to pursue further improvements since they believed the app offered a subpar experience. However, UTM expressed gratitude towards the AltStore team for their assistance and acknowledged another developer whose QEMU TCTI implementation played a vital role in enabling this JIT-less build.

Similar to other emulators on the App Store, UTM SE doesn't come with any operating systems pre-installed. However, the app does provide links to UTM's website, which offers guides for emulating Windows XP through Windows 11, as well as downloads of pre-built virtual Linux machines. Additionally, one screenshot from the UTM SE App Store page showcases listings for Mac OS 9.2.1 and DOS.

Here is the App Store description for UTM SE: UTM SE is a PC emulator that allows you to run classic software and old-school games. It offers support for both VGA mode, which caters to graphic-based operating systems, and terminal mode for text-only systems. The emulator can emulate x86, PPC, and RISC-V architectures. You can either use pre-built machines or create your own custom configurations from scratch. UTM SE is built from QEMU, a powerful and widely used emulator.

In conclusion, users can now enjoy the UTM SE emulator on their iOS devices and delve into the experience of running classic software and engaging in old-school gaming.