Comparison

iRetro vs Quiche Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iRetro

Explore how websites looked in the past using the Wayback Machine API. This browser offers a retro design for an immersive experience and can also be used for modern web browsing with a minimalistic interface. It's completely free with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • View past website versions
  • Powered by Wayback Machine API
  • Retro design for atmosphere
  • Modern web browsing
  • Minimalistic interface
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Have you ever wonder how the Facebook, Yahoo or [[put your favorite website here]] looked like 10 years ago? Or 15? Now you can do this with our browser powered by Wayback Machine API*! Just set the date and that’s it - you’re in the past! The app has retro design for the deep diving into the atmosphere of oldschool web. The app can also browse the modern web, you can use it as regular browser. It has a simple minimalistic interface and, therefore, unlike other browsers, it won’t be able to spy on you :-) The app is absolutely free and not contains any ads or in-app purchases. Have a nice trip to the past, fun present and bright future! * For more information visit http://archive.org/

About

Quiche Browser

A private, fast, and highly customizable web browser designed for a focused and distraction-free experience. It offers built-in ad and tracker blocking, a unique dark mode for all websites, and one-handed operation. This independent browser is built from scratch for performance and user privacy.

Highlights
  • Customizable toolbars and menus
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Website dark mode
  • One-handed comfort mode
  • Support for any search engine
  • Full-screen reading mode
Features
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An independent browser thoughtfully designed by a single human, and funded by its users. WHAT THE PRESS SAYS “A very robust, exquisitely designed, stunningly handsome web browser. […] It’s just so thoughtful. So utterly modern in its appearance and features, but old-school in its hyperfocus on serving you, the user, through craftsmanship.” — Daring Fireball “My favorite iOS browser these days is Quiche Browser. It’s somehow both incredibly simple and one of the most customizable browsers I’ve ever tried.” — The Verge “Quiche Browser has clearly been designed with care.” — MacStories “If you want a lightweight, private, minimalistic, yet customizable web browsing experience on your iPhone – [Quiche Browser] might be the perfect answer for you.” — 9to5Mac “Quiche Browser is unique, engaging, and fully customizable.” — Lifehacker BROWSER CUSTOMIZATION DESIGNED TO STAY SIMPLE AND BEAUTIFUL • Choose and place every toolbar and menu button. • Customize the address bar’s appearance and contents. • Choose from a list of ready-to-use toolbars, which you can then adapt to your needs. • Use a Liquid Glass toolbar, or switch to a Classic one if Liquid Glass isn’t your thing. • Manage tabs with multiple display and sorting options. • Read web pages in full screen for focused, distraction-free browsing. BUILT-IN BLOCKING Ads, trackers, and cookie banners are blocked by default.  Pages load faster and feel less cluttered. DARKEN ALL WEBSITES Pick a unique dark mode theme and apply it to every website. No more blinding white pages at night. COMFORT MODE Adjust the interface so your tabs, favorites, and search suggestions are always easy to reach with one hand. UNIQUE QUALITY-OF-LIFE IMPROVEMENTS EVERYWHERE • Use any search engine, even Kagi or your own SearXNG instance. • Enhance your toolbar with a wide range of tools: disable JavaScript, switch to desktop mode, close all tabs and clear data, translate pages, and more. • Estimated read time for every page. • Open new tabs on the website of your choice. • Extreme energy saving in Low Power Mode. MY PRIVACY STANCE: KEEP YOUR DATA FOR YOURSELF • Zero data tracking or usage monitoring. • Never connects to any first-party or third-party servers, except to RevenueCat for managing purchases and preventing fraud. • No sign-up, obviously. LIGHTWEIGHT, FAST, AND ORIGINAL Quiche Browser is not another bloated clone of Firefox, Brave, or Chrome. I built it entirely from scratch for performance and to keep it lightweight. FULLY INDEPENDENT • No investors dictating growth or influencing product direction. • No search engine deals, data monetization, or partner agreements shaping the browser. • It’s just me, building the browser of my dreams. 100% FUNDED BY USERS Subscribing to Quiche PLUS unlocks additional features such as Website Darkening, Comfort Mode, all app icons, and all button styles. Building a web browser alone is a full-time job, and subscribing also allows me to: • Keep the app up to date with new iOS releases and features. • Build more unique features. • Start working toward a macOS version. — greg@quiche.industries threads.net/quicheindustries instagram.com/quicheindustries bsky.app/profile/quiche.industries mastodon.social/@quicheindustries Terms and Conditions https://quiche.industries/browser/terms/

Screenshots

iRetro4 screens
Quiche Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRetro at none against Quiche Browser's 6. iRetro also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.5). Quiche Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 24 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Quiche Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iRetro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quiche Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiche Browser has 841 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of iRetro's written reviews are positive against 95% of Quiche Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRetro ships an update every 24 months, Quiche Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
iRetro versus Quiche Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRetroQuiche Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (95 ratings)4.9 (841 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews95.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95841 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB139 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperQURAI SOFTWARE - FZCOGregory de Jonckheere

Customer experience

iRetro

All ratings94 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.4%

Quiche Browser

All ratings842 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews564 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.7%

User reviews

iRetro

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Nostalgic experience
  • 🚀 Fast loading speeds
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
  • 🤩 Unique retro design
  • 💯 Free to use

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ AI overview visible
  • 🐛 Space bar issues
  • ❌ No bookmarks
  • ❌ No tabs
  • ❌ Not updated recently

Quiche Browser

From 841 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 🔒 Strong privacy focus
  • 🔥 Innovative and feature-rich
  • 💎 Excellent user experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (e.g. downloads, tab gestures)
  • 🔧 Room for improvement in certain areas (e.g. popup blocking, translations)

Bugs and requests

iRetro

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Space bar not retained in keyboard
  • Time Machine feature not working
  • Redirects to fake pages for Facebook login
  • Cannot download files
  • DNS errors when trying to access past websites
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  • AI overview still visible
  • No landscape mode support
  • No desktop mode
  • No device rotation support

Requested features

25 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Add bookmarks
  • Add tabs
  • Add Netscape Navigator style
  • Make time traveling easier
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  • Add search within retro webpage
  • Option to save offline
  • Add homepage welcome and customization
  • Add fullscreen feature for YouTube
  • Add save to Camera Roll feature for images
  • Add “add or change homepage” feature
  • Add favorites bar
  • Ability to set as default browser
  • Make a Windows version
  • Make a Windows 98 version
  • Add click sound from old IE
  • Add split view
  • Add retro gaming
  • Add retro cameras
  • Add retro Radio (Internet-based app)
  • Make other retro apps (video player, camera, music player)
  • Support for retro themes (Windows 98/95/NT 4.0, XP, iPod Classic, iOS 5)
  • Remove top panel during scroll
  • Full desktop mode
  • Device rotation support

Quiche Browser

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional issues with YouTube ad blocking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Swipe gestures for tab management
  • Bookmark import/export functionality
  • Integrated translation capabilities
  • Cross-device synchronization

In-app purchases

None

iRetro

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Quiche Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Quiche PLUS Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Quiche PLUS Annual$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Quiche Enthusiast Tip$2.99
  • Quiche Connoisseur Tip$4.99
  • Quiche Gourmet Tip$9.99
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  • Quiche Grand Master Tip$14.99

Questions

Is iRetro free?
iRetro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quiche Browser free?
Quiche Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iRetro or Quiche Browser?
Quiche Browser is rated higher. iRetro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Quiche Browser averages 4.9 from 841 ratings.
Do iRetro or Quiche Browser have ads?
Neither iRetro nor Quiche Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRetro or Quiche Browser?
iRetro ships an update every 24 months, and Quiche Browser every 5 days. Most recently, iRetro was updated on October 23, 2026 and Quiche Browser on October 25, 2026.

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