RetroPlayer vs iRetroMuse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RetroPlayer
This music player offers a unique retro experience by simulating an old-style record player. Customize audio effects like distortion and noise, and control playback speed and pitch by interacting with the virtual turntable.
- Simulates retro record player
- Adjustable distortion, skip, and noise effects
- Control music pitch via turntable speed
- Direct turntable manipulation with fingers
- Re-experience familiar music with a vintage feel
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RetroPlayer is a music player which simulates an old style reproducer. You can change settings such as distortion, skip, noise as you like and enjoy your favorite musics. Moreover, you can change pitch of musics by changing speed of turntable or rotating turntable directly by your fingers. Please re-enjoy a piece of music that you have listened to for many times.
iRetroMuse
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iRetroMuseは、80〜90年代のオーディオ機器をモチーフにした、レトロデザインのミュージックプレイヤーアプリです。 レコード、カセット、CD、ポータブルプレイヤーなど、懐かしい再生スタイルを切り替えながら、お気に入りの音楽を楽しめます。 温かみのあるアナログ風UIに加え、本格イコライザーやVUメーター演出を搭載。見た目だけでなく、音楽を“触って楽しむ”感覚まで再現しました。 【主な機能】 ・4種類のプレイヤーモード RECORD / CASSETTE / CD / PORTABLE ・レトロ感あふれるアナログVUメーター ・プリセット対応7バンドイコライザー Flat / Pop / Rock / Jazz / Classical / Bass Boost ・ボーカル調整やディープベース機能 ・シンプルで使いやすい音楽ライブラリ操作 ・ダークで高級感のあるオーディオUIデザイン 懐かしいオーディオ機器が好きな人も、レトロデザインが好きな人も、毎日の音楽時間をもっと特別に。 イヤホンをつけた瞬間、あの頃の気分がよみがえります。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iRetroMuse at Free against RetroPlayer's $1.99. iRetroMuse also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 54 months). RetroPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.5). On in-app purchases 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
iRetroMuse is free to download; RetroPlayer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RetroPlayer ships an update every 54 months, iRetroMuse monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RetroPlayer | iRetroMuse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STUDIO-KURA | Kouki Yoshimoto |
In-app purchases
RetroPlayer
No in-app purchases
iRetroMuse
No in-app purchases





