CouchplaySupport
Playing on a TV
How do I get the game on my TV?
Start a game, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring and choose your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV. The game moves to the TV and your phone becomes a full-screen controller.
I hear sound on the TV but the picture stays on my phone.
You picked an AirPlay audio route, which only moves the sound. Use Screen Mirroring in Control Center instead — that is what carries the picture.
Can I use a physical controller?
Yes. Pair an MFi, Xbox or PlayStation controller in iOS Settings › Bluetooth. The left trigger rewinds and the right trigger fast-forwards while held (Plus).
Games
How do I add games?
Tap + in the library and choose a .nes file from Files or iCloud Drive, open a .nes file from another app and pick Couchplay, or drop files into the Couchplay folder in the Files app (AirDrop and Finder file sharing work too).
Couchplay doesn't include or sell commercial games. Only use games you have the right to play.
A game won't start or looks wrong.
Most licensed games are supported, but a few rare cartridge boards are not. Email us the game's name and what you see, and we'll take a look.
Player 2
How does a second phone join?
On the phone running the game, choose Invite with QR Code from the ⋯ menu. Scan it with the other phone's Camera — Couchplay opens and joins straight away. Or open Couchplay on the second phone, tap the two-people button in the library and pick the host.
The other phone can't find my game.
Both phones need Couchplay installed and Local Network allowed (Settings › Privacy & Security › Local Network). Keep Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth on and the phones near each other. Only the phone running the game needs Couchplay Plus.
Purchases
How does the free trial work?
The 7-day trial unlocks every Plus feature and is free. When it ends nothing is charged — Plus features simply lock, and your saves stay safe.
I bought Plus but it isn't unlocked.
Open Settings in Couchplay and tap Restore Purchase, signed in with the same Apple ID you bought with. Plus is shared with your Family Sharing group.
How do I cancel the yearly plan or get a refund?
Subscriptions are managed in iOS Settings › your name › Subscriptions. Refunds are handled by Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com.
Contact
Email support@retrocouchplay.cloud. Including your iPhone model, iOS version and the game name helps us help you faster.