# WidgetPod vs iRetro

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetPod | iRetro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpod-music-widget/id1547172403/reviews)** | [3.3 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iretro/id1557178995/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **777** | 158 |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | **50.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 146 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Maximilian Nabokow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463974525) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgetPod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpod-music-widget/id1547172403)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| WidgetPod Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iretro/id1557178995)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*