Comparison

WidgetPod vs iRetro

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

Head to head
About

WidgetPod

Enhance your iPhone's Home Screen with customizable music widgets for Apple Music and Spotify. Control playback, display track information in real-time, and personalize your widgets to match your style. Enjoy a seamless visual experience without needing premium subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Customizable music widgets
  • Real-time playback controls
  • Apple Music and Spotify integration
  • Live updating track information
  • Light and dark mode support
  • Multiple widget sizes
Features
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-- WidgetPod - Music Widget -- The ultimate customizable music widget for Apple Music and Spotify WidgetPod brings a new level of personalization and functionality to your iPhone’s Home Screen. Designed for music lovers who care about aesthetics and control, WidgetPod gives you beautifully crafted music widgets that are fully customizable and always up to date. Whether you're streaming with Apple Music or Spotify, WidgetPod lets you control your music and display track information directly on your Home Screen—no need to open the app. With WidgetPod, your favorite music becomes a visual experience. The app offers a seamless interface that connects your music playback with stylish widget designs, giving you immediate control over your listening and a beautiful layout to enhance your Home Screen. Key Features: - Customizable Music Widgets Create widgets that match your personal style. Choose from a variety of themes, layouts, colors, fonts, and sizes. Whether you prefer a minimal black-and-white aesthetic or something bold and vibrant, WidgetPod lets you fine-tune every visual detail to suit your preferences. - Real-Time Playback Controls Control your music without unlocking your phone. Play, pause, skip to the next track, or go back to the previous one—all directly from your widget. The controls update in real time so you’re always in sync with your music. - Apple Music and Spotify Integration WidgetPod supports both Apple Music and Spotify accounts. Whether you're a fan of curated playlists, radio stations, or your own music library, you can display and control your current playback from either service with ease. - Live Updating Widgets Always stay updated with what's playing. WidgetPod’s widgets show real-time information such as track title, artist name, album artwork, and playback status. Your Home Screen reflects the music you're listening to—no refresh required. - Light and Dark Mode Support Match your widgets with your iPhone’s appearance settings. Whether you use Light Mode during the day or switch to Dark Mode at night, WidgetPod adjusts automatically for a seamless visual experience. - Multiple Widget Sizes Choose the widget size that works best for your layout. WidgetPod offers small, medium, and large widget options, so you can prioritize controls, visuals, or compact design depending on your needs. - Elegant and Minimalist Design WidgetPod is built with design in mind. The user interface and widget styles follow modern iOS aesthetics, offering a clean, uncluttered look that complements any Home Screen setup. - Works Without Premium Subscription You don’t need a Spotify Premium or Apple Music subscription to use WidgetPod. Free-tier users can enjoy core features like basic playback support and real-time track updates, making the app accessible to all music lovers. ** Why Choose WidgetPod? ** - Enjoy quick access to music controls directly from your Home Screen - Personalize your widgets to match your aesthetic and mood - Experience smooth integration with Apple Music and Spotify - Get real-time updates with current track info and album art - Maintain a minimal, beautiful, and modern interface - Works for both premium and non-premium music accounts - Built for those who want both style and performance in one app WidgetPod transforms the way you interact with music on your iPhone. With its intuitive features and focus on customization, it turns your Home Screen into a personal music dashboard—always current, always stylish, and always in control. Terms & Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/widgetpodios/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/widgetpodios/privacy/

About

iRetro

Rediscover your music library with a vintage aesthetic. This app offers a visually appealing way to browse and play your songs, albums, and playlists with beautiful cover art and a dark mode interface.

Highlights
  • Vintage design
  • Dark mode
  • Beautiful cover art
  • Browse playlists, songs, albums, artists, genres
  • Uses Apple Music Subscription
Features
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iRetro is a music app built for SwiftUIJam that reminds you of the past while building your future with the power of music. Explore your tunes in dark mode and jam out with beautiful cover art, all packaged in a gorgeous vintage design. iRetro uses your Apple Music Subscription and has support for: - Playlists - Songs - Albums - Artists - Genres

Screenshots

WidgetPod4 screens
iRetro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRetro at none against WidgetPod's 17. iRetro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). WidgetPod's advantage is ratings volume (777 vs 158). On price, rating and device support 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. WidgetPod sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. iRetro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for WidgetPod against 3.3 for iRetro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 777 and 158 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of WidgetPod's written reviews are positive against 51% of iRetro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WidgetPod ships an update every 6 weeks, iRetro every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WidgetPod versus iRetro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgetPodiRetro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (777 ratings) — better3.3 (158 ratings)
Positive reviews40.1% of reviews50.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings777 — better158
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsMaximilian Nabokow

Customer experience

WidgetPod

All ratings774 ratings
Positive57.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.6%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive40.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative47.0%

iRetro

All ratings159 ratings
Positive46.5%
Neutral25.2%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral26.3%
Negative23.0%

User reviews

WidgetPod

From 777 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great customization
  • 💡 Useful music widget
  • 👍 Affordable one-time purchase
  • 🚀 Looks great on home screen

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Widget doesn't automatically update
  • 🐛 Glitchy controls and playback
  • 💰 Paid features behind paywall
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

iRetro

From 158 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Nostalgic iPod experience
  • 👍 Captures the feel of an iPod
  • 🎨 Cute and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🔒 Limited functionality (settings, extras, etc. don't work)
  • 🔀 Issues with song playback and scrolling

Bugs and requests

WidgetPod

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Widget gets stuck on old song info
  • Playback controls don't work as expected
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Subscription issues for existing users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic song refresh without opening app
  • Support for more music services (e.g. Tidal, Podcasts)
  • Transparent widget background option
  • Song progress bar in widget

iRetro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Settings menu doesn't work
  • Cover Flow and other features are non-functional
  • Frequent crashes when navigating the app
  • Scrolling issues and inability to select specific songs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for Spotify and other music services
  • Ability to change color/theme of the app
  • Full-screen mode and more customization options
  • Improved scrolling and song selection experience
  • Addition of iPod features like games, photos, videos

In-app purchases

15 purchases

WidgetPod

Subscriptions14
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
Show 11 more
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • WidgetPod Pro$3.99
None

iRetro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WidgetPod free?
WidgetPod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iRetro free?
iRetro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WidgetPod or iRetro?
WidgetPod is rated higher. WidgetPod averages 3.4 out of 5 from 777 ratings, while iRetro averages 3.3 from 158 ratings.
Do WidgetPod or iRetro have ads?
WidgetPod shows ads; iRetro does not.
Which is updated more often, WidgetPod or iRetro?
WidgetPod ships an update every 6 weeks, and iRetro every 4 days. Most recently, WidgetPod was updated on October 29, 2026 and iRetro on October 29, 2026.

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