Comparison

Retro Tech Collector vs OpenSol

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

Head to head
About

Retro Tech Collector

Features
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Retro Tech Collector is the home for your retro technology collection. Catalogue your vintage computers, consoles, handhelds, games and accessories, track what they're really worth with live market values, and buy, sell or trade with a community of fellow collectors. Whether you've got one shelf or a whole loft, it's the easiest way to know exactly what you own — and what it's worth. CATALOGUE YOUR COLLECTION • Add items in seconds — snap a photo and let AI identify it, scan a barcode, or search a master catalogue of 120,000+ items. • Record condition, professional grades (PSA, WATA, CGC), serial numbers, purchase prices and multiple photos. • Organise by storage location, add notes and maintenance tasks, and link consoles to their games and accessories. KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH • Live market values for every item — loose, complete-in-box and sealed — from real sale data. • Watch your collection's total value change over time with charts and detailed analytics. • Set price-drop and milestone alerts, in your currency of choice. BUY, SELL & TRADE • A built-in marketplace you can browse and buy on for free, on any plan. • Sell your duplicates with secure Stripe payouts, buyer protection and prepaid shipping labels. • Make offers and counter-offers, arrange trades, or place a standing bid on the pieces you're hunting. JOIN THE COMMUNITY • Share your finds, follow other collectors and message securely. • Keep a want-list, earn badges, climb the leaderboard and look back on your year with RTC Wrapped. MORE THAN A CATALOGUE • Explore interactive timelines, articles and quizzes on the history of retro tech. • Browse the marketplace and library without even signing up. PLANS Start free on the Hobbyist plan — up to 50 items, 3 photos each, and full marketplace access. Collector — £5.00/month or £50.00/year Up to 150 items, 10 photos per item, unlimited storage locations, full analytics, CSV export and a reduced 5% selling fee. Enthusiast — £15.00/month or £150.00/year Unlimited items and photos, bulk tools, priority listings, priority support, Developer API access and the lowest 2.5% selling fee. Every paid plan starts with a 14-day free trial. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Collector and Enthusiast are auto-renewing subscriptions, available monthly (1 month) or annually (1 year). • Prices shown are for the UK storefront and may vary by region. The exact price is always shown in the app before you confirm. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically at the same price and plan unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in iOS Settings → your name → Subscriptions after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://docs.retrotechcollector.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://docs.retrotechcollector.com/legal/privacy Catalogue it. Value it. Trade it. Download Retro Tech Collector and give your collection the home it deserves.

About

OpenSol

Experience a classic 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Interact with original firmware, customize display effects, and enjoy an immersive terminal experience. This independently developed app offers a unique retro computing simulation.

Highlights
  • Intel 8080 interpreter
  • Original OpenSol firmware
  • Sol Command Monitor
  • Customizable display effects (CRT, phosphor)
  • Full-screen immersive mode
  • External keyboard and controller support
  • Virtual cassette tools
Features
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OpenSol is an independently developed Intel 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Processor Technology Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Explore a 64-by-16 character display, type directly into the original OpenSol firmware, and use the built-in Sol Command Monitor. Choose white, green, amber, or red phosphor; switch between a sharp flat display and period-inspired CRT effects; and use full-screen mode for an immersive terminal experience. OpenSol includes: • A complete independently written Intel 8080 interpreter • Original OpenSol firmware and Sol Command Monitor • iPhone, iPad, and Mac interfaces • Direct typing, touch input, external keyboards, and compatible game controllers • User-selected ENT and raw-binary file import • Private on-device Recent Programs and session restoration • Experimental virtual cassette and USB-audio cassette tools OpenSol includes no SOLOS ROM, vintage applications, download catalog, advertising, analytics, tracking, accounts, or network service. Users provide their own lawfully obtained compatible files. OpenSol is not affiliated with or endorsed by Processor Technology Corporation or any successor rights holder. Historical product names are used only to describe compatibility and historical context.

Screenshots

Retro Tech Collector4 screens
OpenSol3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenSol at none against Retro Tech Collector's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Retro Tech Collector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. OpenSol asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Tech Collector ships an update every 5 days, OpenSol every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Retro Tech Collector versus OpenSol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Tech CollectorOpenSol
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua YeamanJordan Ruderman

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Retro Tech Collector

Subscriptions4
  • Collector14 Days trial$5.001 Month
  • Enthusiast14 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Collector (Annual)14 Days trial$50.001 Year
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  • Enthusiast (Annual)14 Days trial$150.001 Year
None

OpenSol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro Tech Collector free?
Retro Tech Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenSol free?
OpenSol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retro Tech Collector or OpenSol have ads?
Neither Retro Tech Collector nor OpenSol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro Tech Collector or OpenSol?
Retro Tech Collector ships an update every 5 days, and OpenSol every 8 days. Most recently, Retro Tech Collector was updated on October 21, 2026 and OpenSol on October 8, 2026.

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