Apple recently changes its stance with regards to emulators on iOS. As of Spectaculator 8.0, it’s now possible to add your own games to play.

Supported file formats include .tap, .tzx, .dsk, .szx, .z80. It’s recommended to use tape images (.tap, .tzx) and Spectrum +3 disk images (.dsk) for the best experience.

macOS

Adding a game is straight forward:

• Connect your iOS device to your Mac using an appropriate cable.
• Trust your device, if asked.
• In the Finder, locate your device in the left menu and click it.
• Click the Files tab to show your apps and locate Spectaculator.
• Drag the game you want to play from another Finder window and drop it on Spectaculator.
• The game will be uploaded to your device.
• If Spectaculator is already running on your device, perform a pull refresh on the games list screen.

NOTE: You can uploaded multiple games at the same time.

Windows PCs

On Windows, you will first need to install the Apple Devices app from the store, if you don’t already have it.

• Connect your iOS device to your Windows PC using an appopriate cable.
• Trust your device, if asked.
• Start the Apple Devices app.
• In the Apple Devices app, locate your device in the left menu and click it.
• Click the Files item to show your apps and locate Spectaculator.
• Drag the game you want to play from a Windows explorer window and drop it on Spectaculator. Alternatively, click the Add File… button and select the game to upload.
• The game will be uploaded to your device.
• If Spectaculator is already running on your device, perform a pull refresh on the games list screen.

NOTE: You can uploaded multiple games at the same time.