Provenance Plus
iCloud sync, beta access, and more — what Provenance Plus unlocks
Provenance Plus is an optional subscription that supports ongoing development and unlocks premium convenience features. Provenance is fully functional without it — Plus adds cloud sync and early access.
Free vs Plus Comparison
All 38+ emulated systems
Yes
Yes
Full emulation (save states, cheats, fast forward, shaders)
Yes
Yes
On-screen controls & controller support
Yes
Yes
Controller skins
Yes
Yes
RetroAchievements
Yes
Yes
Multiplayer
Yes
Yes
Local library management
Yes
Yes
iCloud Sync (library, saves, settings, skins, BIOS, artwork)
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Yes
TestFlight Beta Access (test new features early)
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Yes
Priority Support (faster help from the team)
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Yes
Every emulation feature is free. Plus is purely for convenience (cloud sync) and early access (betas). You never need to pay to play games.
Pricing
Monthly
$3.99/month
Try it out
Annual
$39.99/year
Regular users (save 17%)
Lifetime
$99.99 (one-time)
Long-term supporters
Subscribe from within the Provenance app → Settings → Provenance Plus.
iCloud Sync
The headline Plus feature. Sync your entire Provenance setup across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV:
What syncs:
Game library (ROMs)
Battery saves and save states (with screenshot previews)
BIOS files
Controller skins
Custom cover art
Settings and preferences
How it works:
Subscribe to Plus on any device
Enable iCloud Sync in Settings
Your library syncs automatically in the background
Sign in on another device → enable iCloud Sync → everything downloads
Smart sync features:
Save states show cloud sync status indicators
Missing saves, BIOS files, and ROMs auto-download when needed
Sync works across all Apple platforms
Apple TV gets iCloud sync for free — no Plus subscription required. tvOS can clear app storage at any time to reclaim space, so CloudKit sync is enabled by default to prevent data loss.
TestFlight Beta Access
Plus subscribers get early access to new features and updates via Apple's TestFlight:
New cores and systems — Test upcoming system support before public release
UI improvements — Preview interface changes
Bug fixes — Get fixes faster than the App Store review cycle
Feedback channel — Direct input on features in development
How to join:
Subscribe to Provenance Plus
Check for TestFlight invitation in the app or your email
Install TestFlight from the App Store
Accept the beta invitation
Beta builds may be unstable. Don't use a beta build as your only installation — keep the stable App Store version for important game sessions.
Managing Your Subscription
View or cancel:
Open Settings on your device
Tap your Apple ID at the top
Tap Subscriptions
Select Provenance Plus
Modify or cancel
Restore purchases:
If you reinstall Provenance or set up a new device, your subscription restores automatically when you sign in with the same Apple ID
In-app: Settings → Provenance Plus → Restore Purchases
Family Sharing:
Provenance Plus subscriptions support Apple Family Sharing — one subscription covers up to 6 family members
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I lose my data if I cancel Plus?
No. All your local data (ROMs, saves, settings) stays on your device. You just lose the ability to sync across devices. Previously synced data remains on each device where it was downloaded.
Can I use Plus on multiple devices?
Yes — your subscription is tied to your Apple ID. Sign in on any device and your Plus benefits follow you.
Why is Apple TV sync free?
tvOS aggressively reclaims storage from apps, which can delete your ROMs and saves without warning. To protect users from unexpected data loss, iCloud sync is included free and enabled by default on Apple TV.
Is sideloading free forever?
Yes. If you sideload or build from source, all features (including those that are Plus-only on the App Store) are free. Provenance is open source — Plus subscriptions on the App Store support development.
See Also
Installing from the App Store — Get Provenance
Game Saves — How saves and sync work together
Restoring Files — Manual backup without Plus
Thank you for supporting Provenance! Plus subscriptions fund ongoing development, new system support, and the infrastructure behind iCloud sync.
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