# KROMA - Retro Phone — Retro keypads, games & tools > Retro phone simulator with games, tools, and customizable handsets. (iPhone/iPad app by Nha HOANG.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kroma-retro-phone/id6804494959 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nha HOANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061109666) - Category: Entertainment, Games - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 544 MB - Languages: American English, Filipino, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Vietnamese - Released: 2026-09-10 - Data updated: 2026-09-15 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kroma-retro-phone/id6804494959/reviews.md ## What is KROMA? KROMA turns your iPhone or iPad into a collection of tactile, monochrome handsets. Choose from 23 phone models and 196 looks, including 31 ANIMALS and 20 CUTE BABY designs. The handset body, display window and keypad geometry follow your selection. Browse real handsets in light or dark mode. Tap a large image for its default color or preview colors beside it, or scan a handset QR code, then confirm with the bottom OK button. Hold # for two seconds to choose again. Chooser controls follow your app language; catalog names stay unchanged. Many looks have a matching retro pixel Home Screen icon. VALORAMA, STARSHIP, ROYALAMI, ROBO and CUTE BABY download their artwork on first use and use the standard KROMA Home Screen icon. Discover new designs through the downloadable handset catalog. Explore the collection at kromaphone.com and use SCAN TO APPLY to select a model and color in the app. Inside, familiar phone behavior is rebuilt natively for iOS: • Explore pixel menus, profiles, tones and reminders • Write messages with T9-style keypad input, with inbox, drafts and sent items • Search, add and edit contacts; hand calls and messages off to iOS • Feel press, hold and release feedback with haptics and keypad tones • Play 13 pocket games: Boo!nce, Bubblaze, Dashspire, Dunkglide, Gridstride, Hoopulse, Ocean Trail, Pinefall, Prickleap, Racecoil, Snakegrove, Spaceglint and Zapfolio • Jump straight into Dashspire's pixel runner, switch lanes, jump obstacles and collect coins • Guide Gridstride's signal courier across 15 pixel routes, timing crossings through carriers, pulse rails, belts and phase gates on a playfield that fills the LCD • Race six rivals through Racecoil's three-lap Grand Prix with tyre wear, energy boosts, pit stops and a clear pixel race display • Descend Pinefall's national park trails, landing on timber ledges, collecting first aid and avoiding jagged rocks • Chase pumpkins through Snakegrove's Halloween mazes on a board that adapts to the handset screen • Patrol Spaceglint's underwater world with a pixel submarine and bubble pulses • Steer and switch weapons through Zapfolio's five scrolling arcade worlds • Discover Ocean Trail's sea creatures, rising bubbles and ocean-inspired sounds • Cross traffic and ride moving logs in Prickleap, match bubbles across Bubblaze's 40 missions, and chase hoops in Dunkglide • Use Calculator, Calendar, Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, Composer, Screen Saver, Flashlight and Compass • Take monochrome pixel photos and keep them in the local gallery • Spin your own choices in Wheel Decide • Keep logins in Pwd Manager, a local Keychain vault unlocked with device passcode or available biometrics • Browse astronomical moon phases, illumination and approximate new/full moon times in Moon Calendar Rotate eight live 3D handsets: Mint Monster, Pink Pig and Crimson Octopus (ANIMALS), Cerberus and Mummy (BOOZOO), black CLASSIC, Arena (NEW YORK BA) and Rose (CUTE BABY). Double-tap the case or space around it to turn 360 degrees from the front or return a rotated phone to the front. Tap the left or right half to choose that direction. Rotation sounds follow your app sound settings. The keypad remains usable while 3D data downloads. Most handset, utility and game features work offline. First-time artwork and 3D downloads require a connection; verified assets remain usable offline while cached. Moon Calendar, Pwd Manager and Wheel Decide are under Online > Online apps but run locally. Pwd Manager requires a device passcode, has no cloud sync or recovery, and becomes unavailable if the device passcode is removed. Other online catalogs require a connection. Contacts, camera, photos and flashlight request their iOS permissions only when you use them. Every included handset and local feature is available without subscriptions or premium unlocks. KROMA is a retro interface and entertainment experience. It is not a carrier service or a replacement for emergency calling. ## Key features - 23 retro phone models - 196 customizable looks - 13 built-in pixel games - T9-style messaging - Local password manager - Monochrome pixel photos - Tactile haptic feedback ## Frequently asked questions about KROMA ### What is KROMA? KROMA is an app that transforms your iPhone or iPad into a collection of tactile, monochrome handsets. It offers 23 phone models and 196 looks, along with built-in games and tools. ### Does KROMA have ads? No, KROMA does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience. ### What kind of games are included in KROMA? KROMA includes 13 pocket pixel games such as Boo!nce, Bubblaze, Dashspire, and Snakegrove, offering a variety of gameplay mechanics. ### Can I use KROMA offline? The description implies core functionality and games are available locally, suggesting offline play for most features. Downloadable artwork for specific looks is noted. ### What is the age rating for KROMA? KROMA has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and above. ### How often is KROMA updated? The app was last updated on September 14, 2026, with version 1.0.4. This suggests a recent update, but future frequency is not specified. ### What devices support KROMA? KROMA is supported on iPhone and iPad devices, allowing users to experience its retro phone simulation across Apple's mobile platforms. ### What is the price of KROMA? KROMA is a paid app priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features and content. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.4 — 2026-09-14 • Hold # for 2 seconds to reopen the handset chooser, with immediate keypad feedback. • Refined pixel controls, larger previews, selected-color scrolling and a retro OK button. • Changing your handset replays its startup animation. • Double-tap a 3D handset or the space around it to turn 360 degrees or return to Front. Tap the left or right half of the screen to choose the rotation direction. • Rotation sounds now accompany double-tap turns and returns to Front, following your app sound settings. ### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-13 Choose from real handsets in light or dark mode. Preview a model and color or scan a handset QR code, then confirm with the OK button beside the larger phone preview. Hold # for three seconds to choose again. Chooser controls follow your app’s selected language. ### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-13 Meet CUTE BABY: 20 playful phone designs, including a Rose handset you can rotate in 3D. New phone artwork downloads when selected, with carefully matched screens and buttons. Downloaded designs remain available offline while cached. Your current handset now gently pulses while a new 2D look downloads, keeping its screen and keys usable. Includes usage analytics to help us improve KROMA. ### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-10 Added privacy controls for optional advertising measurement. You can decline tracking and keep using every KROMA handset, game and tool. ### 1.0 — 2026-09-10 No release notes. ## More apps by Nha HOANG - [WAHUP Match](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahup-match/id6749876231) - [JCALIT Chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcalit-chat/id6761677187) All apps by Nha HOANG: https://appshunter.io/developer/1061109666 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-15.*