# iRetro — Experience music like it's '08

> Vintage music player for Apple Music library with cover art. (iPhone/iPad app by Maximilian Nabokow.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iretro/id1557178995 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maximilian Nabokow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463974525)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 154 App Store ratings · 205 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iretro/id1557178995/reviews.md

## What is iRetro?

iRetro is a music app built for SwiftUIJam that reminds you of the past while building your future with the power of music.

Explore your tunes in dark mode and jam out with beautiful cover art, all packaged in a gorgeous vintage design.

iRetro uses your Apple Music Subscription and has support for:
- Playlists
- Songs
- Albums
- Artists
- Genres

## Key features

- Vintage design
- Dark mode
- Beautiful cover art
- Browse playlists, songs, albums, artists, genres
- Uses Apple Music Subscription

## What do users think of iRetro?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Nostalgic iPod experience
- 👍 Captures the feel of an iPod
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Limited functionality (settings, extras, etc. don't work)
- 🔀 Issues with song playback and scrolling

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Settings menu doesn't work
- Cover Flow and other features are non-functional
- Frequent crashes when navigating the app
- Scrolling issues and inability to select specific songs

**Most requested features**

- Support for Spotify and other music services
- Ability to change color/theme of the app
- Full-screen mode and more customization options
- Improved scrolling and song selection experience
- Addition of iPod features like games, photos, videos

## Recent user reviews (10 of 205)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iretro/id1557178995/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 给开发者

*2026-08-15, version 1.0.3*

我觉得这个应用非常得好，作为一个中国人，我的想法，看看你在优化一些能选择语言

### 2/5 — Great idea but missed the mark

*2026-08-15, version 1.0.3*

Great idea but they have missed the mark. Cover flow doesn’t work, video doesn’t work, click will needs better touch response, plus why is the iPod not taking up the whole screen. This app could be waaaaaay better.

### 2/5 — Limited functionality

*2026-08-04, version 1.0.3*

Settings - cannot access. Colour - cannot change.  
Seems to be locked with no guidance of how to change anything.  

(Iphone 17pro.)

### 2/5 — Too buggy

*2026-07-19, version 1.0.3*

A very faithful approximation of an iPod class with the best UI of any music player ever. Unfortunately, buggy. Extremely often the Menu button just doesn’t work, so you’re left with no way to go back, and it’s possible to get stuck with only a single song playable until you restart the app.

I’m never gonna use something that wastes my time that much, even if it’s free.

Also, maybe you just wanted to be faithful to the original’s dimensions, but it would be way better making it full screen instead of just an iPod in the middle of the screen. That’s just wasted space.

### 4/5 — Better than expected

*2026-07-02, version 1.0.3*

I saw the lower reviews and was hesitant on downloading, very pleased with how it functions. If you download this expecting to play old iPod games or change certain things you can’t. But it’s a great little nostalgic app that frees you from switching apps

### 3/5 — No ads/no subscriptions but missing stuff

*2026-06-26, version 1.0.3*

This app is amazingly simple and true to its word: it mimics an iPod circa 2008. I wanted to fine tune my experience and up the haptic feedback to a higher setting, because you don’t get a whole lot of haptics by default, and with a modern device’s touch screen, pushing the menu/pause play buttons feels very strange. You don’t get the clicky feedback you otherwise would on a real iPod. Included in the iPod main menu, are “settings” and “extras,” neither of which actually work. Tbh that was my only let down. I simply wanted to see if I could turn the haptics up to a higher setting, to perhaps get a more push button feedback, similar to the one you get with Apple’s 3D Touch/Live Photo feature on a normal iPhone. Well, hopefully the devs read this and add that functionality. When they do, it’s def 5/5 stars from me!!

### 1/5 — This app wasn't working

*2026-06-18, version 1.0.3*

This app wasn't working, every botton wasn't working no matter which one I pressed. This app was a waste of my time. Fix this bs

### 4/5 — Like it

*2026-06-12, version 1.0.3*

It clicks like the iPod classic did .. I had one .. yes I wish it was as big as the phone but it’s fine .. if you want the playlists to shuffle just go to the Apple Music and have them shuffle there then go back to the retro app and they will in that app .. not a big deal to me at all .. For what Apple allows you do with this app I’m impressed 🥰

### 5/5 — The app is good

*2026-05-29, version 1.0.3*

The app is good, but it doesn’t let me enter the extras menu for some reason.

### 1/5 — 不好用

*2026-05-21*

啊啊啊啊啊 不好用！！！！！！！！！

## Frequently asked questions about iRetro

### What does iRetro do?

iRetro is a music application that allows you to explore and play your music library with a vintage design aesthetic. It focuses on presenting your songs, albums, and playlists in a visually appealing dark mode with beautiful cover art.

### What music content can I access?

This app supports browsing and playing playlists, individual songs, albums, artists, and genres directly from your Apple Music subscription. It leverages your existing Apple Music library.

### Is iRetro free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a straightforward experience for users.

### What are the main features of iRetro?

Key features include a gorgeous vintage design, a dark mode interface for comfortable viewing, and prominent display of beautiful cover art for your music. It also allows for easy navigation through your playlists, songs, albums, artists, and genres.

### How does iRetro work with my music?

iRetro integrates with your existing Apple Music subscription. It accesses and displays the music content already present in your Apple Music library, allowing you to experience it through its unique vintage interface.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2021-03-17

Significantly Improved Loading Time for Music Lists
Removed annoying scroll behavior when interacting with the click wheel

### 1.0 — 2021-03-13

No release notes.

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