Retro Walk vs Newspaper Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retro Walk
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The historical maps are limited to locations within Japan. Retro Walk is a smartphone app that lets you stroll through nostalgic streets with historical maps in hand. As you explore, you can check the locations of buildings and scenery from the past, enjoying a walking experience that feels like stepping back in time. The historical maps are limited to locations within Japan. You can switch between maps from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and the present day. Your current location is displayed using GPS.
Newspaper Editor
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Your photos become your own personal newspaper. Newspaper lets you edit and publish the moments of your day as a real "newspaper." No fiddly layout work—just pick your photos and the headlines, articles, and page layout come together automatically. What you can do Auto-generate a newspaper layout from the photos you choose Add your own headlines and reporting notes Recognize faces in photos and tag people (keep family & friends organized on the page) Attach the place a photo was taken Share your published paper by link or message See a countdown to your next edition on Apple Watch Turn every day into an archive Even an ordinary day becomes something special as a newspaper. A child growing up, a trip, family moments—keep them in print. About usage Your first 3 days are free. To keep using the app after that, a subscription is required (monthly, auto-renewing / 3 days free after purchase). Privacy Policy: https://news.kotamorishita.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Newspaper Editor at every 3 days against Retro Walk's monthly. Retro Walk's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Retro Walk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Newspaper Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Retro Walk ships an update monthly, Newspaper Editor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retro Walk | Newspaper Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | akira ohmachi | kota morishita |
In-app purchases
Retro Walk
- Remove Ads$1.99
Newspaper Editor
- Newspaper Editor Personal$6.991 Month
- Newspaper Editor Team$9.991 Month
Questions
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