# Is it dark outside? vs RetroPod

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.

Both are free to download. Is it dark outside? sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RetroPod asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Is it dark outside? | RetroPod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/is-it-dark-outside/id336536208/reviews)** | [3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retropod/id6450168785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **415** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 57.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Malorny](https://appshunter.io/developer/301250988) | [Yash Tak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685072692) |

## What reviewers say

### Is it dark outside?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/is-it-dark-outside/id336536208)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip - Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip - Beer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and accurate
- 👍 Useful for specific situations
- 😊 Amusing and entertaining
- 🤖 Helpful for those with limited mobility or vision

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤷‍♂️ Redundant for most users
- 🤔 Questionable usefulness
- 🙄 Overly simplistic

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### RetroPod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retropod/id6450168785)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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