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Floating IPS (Flips)
What it is
Floating IPS (Flips) is a free patcher for IPS and BPS files, with graphical and command-line interfaces. It is listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows, and provides Windows and GTK+ graphical interfaces as well as a command-line-only build. Its GUI can apply multiple patches to the same ROM and create multiple resulting ROMs. For BPS patches, it can remember previously used ROMs and reuse one when it determines that it is the right match. The interface can also launch another program after patching, such as an emulator after a BPS file has been patched. The project says Flips creates small BPS patches and very small IPS patches. It is licensed under GNU General Public License version 3.0 or higher. The project describes itself as being in maintenance mode: bug reports and pull requests will be read, but feature requests are unlikely to be implemented. GitHub marks the repository archived and read-only since May 21, 2025; releases are automated for every commit and the schedule is erratic.
For and against
For
- Supports IPS and BPS patch formats
- Offers graphical and command-line interfaces
- Can apply multiple patches in one workflow
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
Against
- The repository is archived and read-only
- The project is in maintenance mode
- Feature requests are unlikely to be implemented
The verdict
Flips provides free IPS and BPS patching with GUI and command-line options. Its archived repository and maintenance status mean prospective users should not expect new feature requests to be implemented.
Who it suits
Flips is for people who need to apply IPS or BPS patches to ROMs, including those who prefer a graphical interface or command line. Its batch patching and emulator-launch options may also suit users handling multiple patch outputs.
Plans and prices
Free
IPS and BPS patching · community-provided Flathub package is not verified, affiliated with, or supported by Alcaro
Read 2 Oct 2026 · flathub.org
On the record
- Batch patching
- Its GUI can apply multiple patches to the same ROM and create multiple resulting ROMs.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Emulator launch
- The GUI can launch other programs after patching, allowing a BPS file to be opened and patched before launching an emulator.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Interfaces
- Flips offers Windows and GTK+ graphical interfaces, command-line support, and a command-line-only build.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- IPS patch creation
- The project says Flips creates very small IPS patches, while noting that Lunar IPS is also quite good.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- License
- Flips is licensed under GNU General Public License version 3.0 or higher.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Maintenance
- The project says it is in maintenance mode; bug reports and pull requests will be read, while feature requests are unlikely to be implemented.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Patch creation
- The project says Flips creates the smallest BPS patches of any known tool and is faster than comparable creators.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Floating IPS (Flips) is a patcher for IPS and BPS files.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Release cadence
- The project says releases are automated for every commit and the release schedule is highly erratic, with some releases identical.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Repository status
- GitHub marks the repository as archived and read-only since May 21, 2025.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- ROM selection
- For BPS patches, the GUI can remember previously used ROMs and reuse one when it determines that it is correct.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
