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Retro — Photos with Friends

Retro — Photos with Friends

Memories, Albums & Widgets

9.1K ratings
380 reviews
#117 in free Photo & Video
🌐 Social Networking
📷 Photo & Video
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 13, 2023
  • July 16, 2026

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Developer

Lone Palm Labs, Inc.
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About

This app offers a private, pressure-free way to share real photos with friends and family. It functions as a weekly photo journal, encouraging connection and appreciation of life's moments without the noise of mainstream social media. Features include private sharing, postcard printing, monthly recaps, and group albums.

✓Weekly photo journal
✓Private sharing with friends
✓Print and ship postcards
✓Monthly photo/video recaps
✓Group albums for events
✓Group messaging
✓Home screen widgets
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Retro. Based on 9.1K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀Straightforward photo sharing
  • 🔒Private and intimate social network
  • 💕Captures everyday life moments
  • 📚Helpful weekly/monthly recaps
  • ✨Retro/nostalgic feel

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional app crashes
  • 🔒Concerns about privacy and data usage
  • 🔍Limited discovery and connection with new people
  • 💳Lack of paid options for more features
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What's New in Retro

113.0

July 16, 2026

This update includes bug fixes and other improvements. We love hearing from you - leave us a quick review on the App Store, follow us at @retrodotapp, or say hi at founders@retro.app.

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Subscription plans

Annual Retro Premium

Retro ‒ Photos with friends

$35.991 Year
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Charts

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📈 117+1

Photo & Video

This app rose +1 position in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on July 22, 2026.

Events

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Unforgettable Summer

Create a shared album for summer with your friends

Jun 21, 2026 — Jul 15, 2026

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Sticker Recaps

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Mar 16, 2026 — Mar 31, 2026

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Dec 11, 2025 — Dec 26, 2025

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User reviews

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Nice app

I havent downloaded the app uet but i know its gonna be great
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10/10!!!!!!!

Loving it!!!!!!!😍 it is so fun being able to have this!! I am not allowed to have social media but this is a great way to get to feel like you have social media but have the privacy that all parents want!!!!!
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you can barely do anything without a key
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Best Social Media Alternative!

I’ve never rated an app before, but I wanted to say this has been so great for keeping up with my friends during college without the soul-sucking doom scrolling I would do on other social media apps. 1000% reccomend!!!
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Issues with phone number verification during sign-up

Bug

Problems with uploading and organizing photos in the timeline

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add ability to upload photos from other sources (not just camera roll)

Feature

Implement option to hide/mute specific friends' posts

Feature

Provide more customization options for weekly/monthly recaps

Feature

Allow users to purchase additional postcards or other premium features

Feature

FAQ

What is Retro — Photos with Friends?

Retro is a social application designed for sharing real photos with real friends and family. It acts as a weekly photo journal, aiming to bring users closer to loved ones and encourage appreciation of personal experiences without the pressures of larger social media platforms. It allows for private sharing, creating photo collages, and sending physical postcards.

What are the key features of Retro?

Key features include a weekly photo journal format, private sharing options with no public likes or captions required, the ability to print and ship physical postcards, monthly recap collages or video slideshows, private group albums for collecting photos from events, group messaging, and home screen widgets for easy access to memories.

How does Retro make money?

The application is free to download and use, offering core functionality without charge. However, it does have in-app purchases available, which likely relate to premium features such as printing and shipping postcards or potentially enhanced storage or customization options.

Who is Retro for?

This app is ideal for individuals who want a more intimate and controlled way to share photos and memories with their close friends and family. It's for those who find mainstream social media overwhelming or distracting and prefer a focused, private experience for documenting and sharing life's moments.

Can I use Retro to organize photos from events with others?

Yes, Retro offers a 'Group Albums' feature perfect for events. You can start a private album and share a link with your group chat, allowing everyone to contribute and collect photos after parties, projects, or gatherings. This makes it easy to share memories collaboratively.