# iRetroPhone - Rotary Dialer

> Simulates a vintage rotary dial phone for making calls on your iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by ObjectGraph LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iretrophone-rotary-dialer/id284700702 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ObjectGraph LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284700705)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iretrophone-rotary-dialer/id284700702/reviews.md

## What is iRetroPhone?

Take your iphone back to the 20th Century.

"And iRetroPhone, the goofiest $2.99 I’ve spent so far, draws an old-fashioned rotary dial on the screen."
                                            -  Saul Hansell (New York Times - Bits Blog)

Retro Rotary Dial Phone Application for your iphone (And it really works!!)
As one of the inaugural apps to grace the App Store, iRetroPhone set a precedent for creativity and uniqueness in mobile applications. 

Experience the Magic of Rotary Dialing
With iRetroPhone, we've meticulously recreated the tactile and auditory sensations of the classic rotary dialer. Every spin of the dial, every click, brings with it a wave of nostalgia, transporting users to a simpler time where every call was an experience in itself.

Features That Dial Back Time:
- Authentic Rotary Interface: Designed to mimic the look and feel of vintage rotary phones, providing an immersive retro experience.
- Dial-Up Sound Effects: High-quality, realistic sound effects that replicate the mechanical sounds of a rotary dialer.
- Customizable Skins: Choose from a variety of classic phone models to personalize your iRetroPhone experience.

Check our website (http://www.iRetroPhone.com) for the latest demo movie.

## Key features

- Authentic rotary interface
- Dial-up sound effects
- Customizable skins
- Nostalgic calling experience

## What do users think of iRetroPhone?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining app
- 🤩 Nostalgic retro feel
- 🔊 Realistic sound effects
- ✨ Good graphics and design
- 💯 Works well for its purpose
- 💰 Fair price for value

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
- 👎 Outdated design after updates
- 💸 Unexpected charges or rip-off
- 🐌 Slow or unresponsive dialer
- ❌ Missing essential features
- 📉 Decreased functionality after updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App does not open on some devices
- App crashes when calling from contacts
- App calls after dialing only 3 numbers
- Dialer does not always rotate correctly
- Sound effects are not accurate or missing
- Update ruined the app's functionality
- Memo feature not working for German numbers
- Dialing stops prematurely
- Incorrect charging amount

**Most requested features**

- Bring back the old retro look/design
- Option to retain older design
- More dialer skins/options
- Add a backspace button
- Add # and * functionality
- Add favorites feature
- Improve sound quality/options
- Add a 'hang up' feature
- Option to have numbers as buttons
- Support for international prefixes (+)
- Improve number formatting for home/work numbers
- Add a lever-like cancel button

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iretrophone-rotary-dialer/id284700702/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bufala

*2016-07-29, version 2.0*

Ne ho comprata una per me e una l'ho regalata...non si apre su nessuno dei due cellulari

### 1/5 — It would not open

*2016-06-03, version 2.0*

It wouldn't even open then I read the reviews and one person said it says $.99 but you will be charged $4.99 what 🌚

### 1/5 — Läuft nicht mehr unter ios6

*2016-04-06*

Schade, war imm wieder witzig. Aber es funktioniert nicht mehr auf den neueren ios Versionen.

### 1/5 — Rip off!

*2016-02-03*

this app doesn't work!!!!!!

### 3/5 — いいんだけど…

*2015-09-24*

直接ダイヤルするとジーコ・ジーコの擬音がするけど、連絡帳から相手を選ぶと擬音が出ない。やっぱ出て欲しい。

### 3/5 — ネタ的には面白い

*2013-06-29*

黒電話現役の私が使って、なかなか面白いと思った。
この、ダイヤルが戻るまでのこのもどかしさ（笑）プッシュホンがいかに早いか…( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉとりあえず、たのしいです（笑）

### 1/5 — Bait and Hook

*2012-12-09, version 2.0*

Beware price shows as $.99 but you will get charged $4.99!

### 1/5 — New version ruined the app

*2012-02-11*

This app was all about the look, and you broke it. The old black actual retro look, with the paper slip in the dual with our number, is gone to be replaced by bland graphics as no dial center. I don't use this anymore. Please return to the old look and I'll use it again.

### 2/5 — Era bellissima prima dell'aggiornamento.

*2012-02-04, version 2.0*

Le schermate che vedete e che illustravano la veste grafica prima dell'aggiornamento non esistono più. Ora la grafica è costituita da un disco in finto legno orripilante e non corrispondente affatto ai telefoni di nostra memoria.

### 2/5 — Non corrisponde alle immagini presentate

*2012-01-27, version 2.0*

Dive sono le skin che si vedono nella preview dello store ?

## Frequently asked questions about iRetroPhone

### What does iRetroPhone do?

iRetroPhone simulates the experience of using a classic 20th-century rotary dial phone on your iPhone. It recreates the tactile feel and auditory sensations of dialing with a physical rotary dial, offering a nostalgic way to make calls.

### What are the key features of iRetroPhone?

The app features an authentic rotary interface that mimics vintage phones, realistic dial-up sound effects, and customizable skins allowing users to choose different classic phone models for a personalized retro experience.

### How much does iRetroPhone cost?

iRetroPhone is a paid application, with a one-time purchase price of $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app.

### What devices is iRetroPhone compatible with?

The application is designed for iPhones and was one of the inaugural apps available on the App Store. Specific iOS version compatibility can be found on the app's listing.

### What is the main use case for iRetroPhone?

The primary use case is to provide a fun, unique, and nostalgic way to make phone calls, evoking memories of older technology. It appeals to users seeking a departure from modern smartphone interfaces and a more engaging calling experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2025-06-09

- better sound effects

### 2.1 — 2024-04-08

compatible release

### 2.0 — 2011-09-12

New Design!

### 1.5 — 2009-02-04

- bug fixed version

### 1.4 — 2009-01-27

No release notes.

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