Floating IPS (Flips)

Free#8 of 20 in ROM Patching Software

Open-source patcher for IPS and BPS ROM patch files.

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At a glance

Editor score
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Pricing
Free plan
Best for
IPS/BPS users needing GUI and CLI modes
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Creates and applies both IPS and BPS patches
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Applies multiple patches to one ROM through its GUI
Where it doesn't
- Supports IPS and BPS rather than a broader patch-format range
- Graphical interfaces are provided for Windows and GTK-based systems
- The project is in maintenance mode and its GitHub repository was archived

Our verdict on Floating IPS (Flips)

Floating IPS (Flips) is an open-source desktop and command-line utility for creating and applying IPS and BPS patches to ROM files. It suits users who want a focused patching tool with both graphical and terminal-based operation, including people working across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The feature set covers the core ROM patching workflow: create a patch, apply a patch, or process several patches through the graphical interface.

Flips is free and has an open-source pricing model, so there are no paid tiers or plan distinctions to weigh. Its platform coverage includes Windows, macOS, and Linux. The Windows version provides a graphical interface, while GTK graphical interfaces support GTK-based systems; a standalone command-line program is also available. For more involved workflows, the GUI can apply multiple patches to the same ROM and launch another program after patching. That combination gives the utility a practical fit for users who alternate between visual controls and scripted or terminal-oriented tasks.

The main trade-off is focus. Flips handles IPS and BPS formats, but it is not presented as a broader multi-format patching suite. The project is also in maintenance mode, and its GitHub repository was archived on May 21, 2025, although releases remain available on GitHub. Choose Flips if you need a free, open-source tool for IPS/BPS creation and application with GUI and CLI options. Consider an alternative if you need active project development, a wider patch-format range, or graphical interfaces tailored uniformly to every supported operating system.

Floating IPS (Flips) pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Floating IPS (Flips) fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
Patch formats	IPS, BPS
Supported platforms	Not verified
Batch patching	Yes
Checksum verification	Not verified
Original backup	Not verified
Command-line support	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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