Comparison

Is it dark outside? vs RetroPod

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

Head to head
About

Is it dark outside?

This app tells you if it's dark outside based on your location and time zone. It also displays current position, date, time, and sunrise/sunset times. Designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, it offers VoiceOver support for blind users.

Highlights
  • Checks if it's dark outside
  • Displays current location
  • Shows date and time
  • Provides sunrise and sunset times
  • VoiceOver support for accessibility
Features
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Based on your current location and time zone, this App determines, if it is dark outside or not. Additional, the current position, date, time and times of todays sunrise and sunset are shown. Works with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Information for blind users: If you have VoiceOver enabled, you just have to tap the middle of the screen after launching the app, to hear "YES" or "NO"

About

RetroPod

Experience the nostalgic feel of the iPod Classic with a virtual click wheel and modern streaming service integration. Control playback with intuitive gestures and customize wheel sensitivity for a personalized music experience.

Highlights
  • Virtual click wheel interface
  • Wheel sensitivity adjustment
  • Volume control via click wheel
  • Spotify integration
  • Apple Music integration
  • Playlist and album access
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Classic Design, Modern Convenience: Feel the magic of the iPod Classic all over again. Swipe the virtual click wheel and enjoy a spot-on recreation of that iconic look and feel. Wheel Sensitivity Adjustment: Make it yours! Adjust the wheel’s responsiveness to match your style—light taps or fast spins, RetroPod moves with you. Volume Control with Click Wheel: Turn it up (or down) the old-school way. Control volume right from the click wheel for that true iPod touch. Best of Both Worlds: Your favourite streaming services, Spotify and Apple Music. Dive into your music libraries-favourite songs, playlists, albums and more; all spun together in the cozy iPod Classic vibe. Two streaming worlds, one iconic click wheel, total nostalgia. Elevate Your Music Experience: RetroPod isn’t just an app; it’s a time machine for your eyes & ears, combining the best of the past with the innovations of today. Take your music experience to new heights with the perfect blend of nostalgia and modern convenience—relive the past, stream the future. RetroPod is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. or Spotify AB. Apple, iPod, and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple Inc. Spotify is a trademark of Spotify AB. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used for identification and compatibility purposes only.

Screenshots

Is it dark outside?4 screens
RetroPod4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Is it dark outside? at 4.4 against RetroPod's 3.7. Is it dark outside? also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). RetroPod's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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. Is it dark outside? sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RetroPod asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Is it dark outside? holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Is it dark outside? has 415 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Is it dark outside?'s written reviews are positive against 57% of RetroPod's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Is it dark outside? ships an update every 3 months, RetroPod every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Is it dark outside? versus RetroPod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIs it dark outside?RetroPod
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (415 ratings) — better3.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better57.5% of reviews
Number of ratings415 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirk MalornyYash Tak

Customer experience

Is it dark outside?

All ratings415 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.8%

RetroPod

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral17.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Is it dark outside?

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent results when manually changing time
  • Location-based detection issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Notification when it gets dark
  • Integration with virtual assistant
  • Expanded functionality (e.g. sunrise/sunset times)

RetroPod

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Is it dark outside?

One-time3
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Small Tip - Cookie$0.99
  • Big Tip - Beer$2.99
None

RetroPod

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Is it dark outside? free?
Is it dark outside? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroPod free?
RetroPod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Is it dark outside? or RetroPod?
Is it dark outside? is rated higher. Is it dark outside? averages 4.4 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while RetroPod averages 3.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Is it dark outside? or RetroPod have ads?
Neither Is it dark outside? nor RetroPod shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Is it dark outside? or RetroPod?
Is it dark outside? ships an update every 3 months, and RetroPod every 12 months. Most recently, Is it dark outside? was updated on August 29, 2026 and RetroPod on July 19, 2026.

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