Retro-Amp
Retro-Style Local Music Player
About
Relive the golden age of music players with this app that mimics early 2000s desktop interfaces. Enjoy your local music library with advanced playback features, customizable themes, and CarPlay support.
What's New in Retro
1.1
May 12, 2026
▸ CarPlay Support Browse your Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Radio from your car. ▸ Home Screen Widget View your current playlist in your skin's design. Tap a track to play it. ▸ Improved File Import iCloud downloads now run in the background, reducing wait time during import. ▸ Now Playing Controller Fix Fixed an issue where an empty Now Playing controller appeared on the lock screen without any track playing. ▸ Other Fixes Queue persistence, UI text corrections.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$0.99
Lite Skin Pack
Add 3 more active skin slots (4 total).
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FAQ
What is Retro-Amp?
Retro-Amp is a local music player for iOS that replicates the look and feel of early 2000s desktop music applications. It focuses solely on playing your existing music files without any streaming or subscriptions.
Does Retro-Amp have ads?
Retro-Amp is ad-free. The app is free to use and offers optional one-time purchases to expand theme slots, ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience.
What music file formats does Retro-Amp support?
Retro-Amp supports a wide range of lossless and lossy formats including FLAC, ALAC (M4A), WAV, AAC, MP3, OGG, and AIFF. Imported files are stored at their original quality.
Can I use Retro-Amp in my car?
Yes, Retro-Amp features CarPlay support, allowing you to access your music library, browse by artists, albums, playlists, or radio, and enjoy a full Now Playing screen directly in your car.
How can I customize the look of Retro-Amp?
Retro-Amp allows for custom themes by importing .wsz skin files. The free version includes one theme slot, with options to purchase additional slots for more customization.
Does Retro-Amp collect any personal data?
No, Retro-Amp prioritizes user privacy. No personal data is collected, and all your music data stays on your device. Integrations with Last.fm and LRCLIB are entirely optional.
What are the in-app purchase options for Retro-Amp?
Retro-Amp offers one-time purchases for theme slots: Lite ($0.99) provides 4 slots, and Pro ($4.99) offers unlimited slots. These are not subscriptions and support Family Sharing.
How often is Retro-Amp updated?
The app was last updated on May 12, 2026, indicating active development. The latest version is 1.1.
