Retro — Photos with Friends

Name: Retro — Photos with Friends
Rating: 4.8 (15190 reviews)
Author: Lone Palm Labs, Inc.

Memories, Albums & Recaps

15K ratings

488 reviews

#126 in free Photo & Video

🌐 Social Networking

📷 Photo & Video

Free

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July 13, 2023
September 18, 2026
122.0
iOS 17.0+
12+
free with in-app purchases
142.08MB
iPhone
5 hours ago
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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 15K 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

122.0

September 18, 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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Retro ‒ Photos with friends

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📉 126-2

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This app dropped -2 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on September 21, 2026.

Events

Event Ended Special Event

Unforgettable Summer

Create a shared album for summer with your friends

Jun 21, 2026 — Jul 15, 2026

Event Ended Major Update

Sticker Recaps

Your month in stickers

Mar 16, 2026 — Mar 31, 2026

Event Ended Major Update

Introducing Rewind

Time travel through your memories

Dec 11, 2025 — Dec 26, 2025

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User reviews

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i love it!!!

it such a fun way to be see what my friends are up to and share with them!! i also love the dumps it makes after a month!! i love being able to ask my friends how something was even if they hadn’t told me !

jesusgirl938

2 days ago

Love it so much

I love love love retro it is so fun to see what your friends post and it’s private so only your friends can see what you post.

Biggest Freya Skye Fan

3 days ago

Great app

It is a great app and me and my friends got it for the summer so amazinggg

kk crazy 😽

3 days ago

Very good

It’s a cool app that made me appreciate what I have around me

Duolingo ⭐️

4 days ago

This app

This app is perfect for making memories. And you don’t have to do anything. It does it automatically!!!

Penisdick9000

yes / yesIn-App Purchase

free / freePrice

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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

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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.