Retrofête vs Sweets by Svea
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retrofête
Discover high contemporary fashion inspired by vintage glamour and modern trends. This label offers a "more-is-more" aesthetic, blending sequins, denim, and silk for confident, sexy styles that blur the line between day and night.
- Vintage-inspired designs
- Modern contemporary fashion
- Sequined apparel
- Denim and silk silhouettes
- Day-to-night aesthetic
- Confident and sexy styles
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A nod to the glamour and exuberance of decades past, the New York-based label takes its name from a melding of synonyms for “vintage” and “party.” Enlivened with “more-is-more” energy, Retrofête blurs the line between day and night, creating a life-of-the-party aesthetic within each design. The iridescence of the sequins, modern meets vintage denim, and sophisticated silk silhouettes—each detail elevates a feeling of nostalgia with a fashion forward take on confident and sexy styles.
Sweets by Svea
Discover and order a curated selection of Swedish sweets. Browse chocolates, candies, and special confections with detailed descriptions and exclusive in-app offers. Stay updated on new arrivals and seasonal treats.
- Discover Swedish sweets
- Order from home
- Variety of chocolates and candies
- User-friendly interface
- Exclusive in-app promotions
- New arrivals and seasonal treats
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Welcome to Sweets by Svea, your ultimate destination for a delightful range of Swedish sweets. Our app makes it easier than ever to discover, order, and enjoy our carefully curated selection of sweets from the comfort of your home. Indulge in a variety of options, from chocolates and candies to special confections, all crafted with quality ingredients. With our user-friendly interface, you can effortlessly navigate through categories, view detailed product descriptions, and access exclusive in-app promotions and offers. Plus, stay updated with new arrivals and seasonal treats. Download now and satisfy your sweet cravings with Sweets by Svea, where quality meets taste in every bite.
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Verdict
Retrofête and Sweets by Svea both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of Retrofête's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sweets by Svea's. Retrofête also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (964 vs 108). Sweets by Svea's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Retrofête against 4.8 for Sweets by Svea. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrofête has 964 ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Retrofête's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sweets by Svea's.
Retrofête ships an update every 3 weeks, Sweets by Svea every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retrofête | Sweets by Svea |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (964 ratings) — better | 4.8 (108 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 964 — better | 108 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Retrofete Inc. | LL Marketing & Consulting AB |
Customer experience
Retrofête
Sweets by Svea
In-app purchases
Retrofête
No in-app purchases
Sweets by Svea
No in-app purchases
