# Retro — Historical Tour Guides

> Digital historical tour guides for exploring cities and significant buildings. (iPhone/iPad app by Retro App BV.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro/id1395742736 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Retro App BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395742735)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, European Spanish
- Released: 2019-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro/id1395742736/reviews.md

## What is Retro?

A modern way to learn about history, Retro provides you with digital tour guides directly on your iPhone.  With multiple functionalities we cover both broad subjects and specific buildings by providing two unique ways to explore the city.  With one, we have fully automated audio tour guides that cover broader subjects such as periods of heightened success or the destruction of a city from war.  The second is a more exploratory mode, that allows you to roam the city at your own pace and learn about buildings as they come within your radius.  We have picked out the buildings that are of significant historical relevance so that you don’t need to sift through every building.

## Key features

- Automated audio tour guides
- Exploratory mode with radius detection
- Focus on historically significant buildings
- Covers broad historical subjects
- Discover specific buildings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retro Guides | $5.99 | per month |
| Retro Guides | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retro Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| Retro Location Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| Retro Guides | $499.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro/id1395742736/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Finally a good historical app!

*2025-06-18*

What an amazing app to help discover the history of a city I’m thrilled to have discovered it 
This is the kind of blend of history and technology the world needs.

### 1/5 — Neat concept but broken

*2022-07-07*

The text is very interesting but the audio does not function, making it useless as a self guided tour.

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!

*2020-02-15*

Adds an extra dimension to your city trip!!!!! Local guide without having to deal with one of them!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Retro

### What historical periods does Retro cover?

Retro covers broad historical subjects such as periods of heightened success or the destruction of a city from war. The app focuses on historically relevant buildings, allowing users to learn about specific structures as they come within range.

### Can I use Retro offline?

The provided data does not specify if Retro can be used offline. However, it is designed to provide digital tour guides on your iPhone, suggesting an internet connection may be required for full functionality.

### What devices is Retro compatible with?

Retro is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is available for download on these platforms.

### How much does Retro cost?

Retro is free to download and use. However, it offers in-app purchases for subscription plans, with options for monthly ($5.99/P1M) and yearly ($19.99/P1Y) access to guides.

### What is the age rating for Retro?

Retro has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains content generally considered appropriate for young children.

### How often is Retro updated?

Retro was last updated on March 7, 2025, indicating regular development and maintenance. The latest version is 3.0.2.

### What are the subscription options for Retro Guides?

Retro offers two subscription plans for its guides: Retro Guides at $5.99 per month and Retro Guides at $19.99 per year. These subscriptions unlock access to the full range of historical tour content.

### Does Retro have ads?

Retro does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and monetizes through in-app purchases for its premium guide subscriptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2025-03-07

Enabled Location Guide
Enabled Guides
Updated to a New Theme
Monuments Can Be Displayed by Century or Based on Existence

### 3.0.1 — 2024-12-16

Location guides enable

### 3.0.0 — 2024-10-16

* New UI Update

### 2.0.8 — 2024-04-30

* In - app purchase for location Audio Guide.

### 2.0.7 — 2024-04-04

* Added Location guides.
* Added City Guides.

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*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 2026-06-01.*