Best Wayback Machine Apps & Games

25+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

20 free apps & games

Updated September 2026

Finding the right wayback machine apps and games can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 25+ apps and games to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Wayback Machine Apps & Games (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Wayback Machine	Free	2.2★ (279)	No	No	Oct 2026
2	Wayback Archive	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
3	iRetro — The Internet Browser	Free	4.6★ (94)	No	No	Aug 2026
4	Old Net Navigator	Free	5.0★ (17)	No	No	May 2026
5	TimeWebBrowser	Free	4.5★ (2)	No	No	Aug 2026
6	WebRewind - Web Archiver	Free	5.0★ (3)	No	Yes	Jul 2026
7	Unarchiver - ZIP, RAR	Free	4.7★ (310)	No	No	Sep 2026
8	ZIP Extractor － Unzip, Unrar	Free	4.4★ (3.7K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Wayback Machine

#1

Wayback Machine by Internet Archive

Archive and explore past web

Editor's Choice

2.2😞(279 ratings)

Free

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Preserve web pages and tweets for the future. Share content directly to the app to archive it, ensuring links remain accessible for decades. Easily share archived URLs across various platforms.

What We Love

🚀 Fast and reliable archiving
📚 Vast collection of archived content
🔒 Secure and trustworthy platform

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
🔍 Unintuitive and difficult to navigate
🔑 Login and account issues
💻 Poor mobile optimization

#2

Wayback Archive by GREENLOGIC INNOVATIONS LTD

Browse archived web pages

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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#3

iRetro — The Internet Browser by QURAI SOFTWARE - FZCO

Old Websites Explorer

Worth Considering

4.6(94 ratings)

Free

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Explore how websites looked in the past using the Wayback Machine API. This browser offers a retro design for an immersive experience and can also be used for modern web browsing with a minimalistic interface. It's completely free with no ads or in-app purchases.

More Wayback Machine apps to explore

Old Net Navigator

Old Net Navigator

Old Net Navigator

by Richard Bettridge

Experience the authentic 90s internet with this dedicated browser. Surf archived websites from 1996-2001, save bookmarks, share links, and print full web pages.

Authentic 90s browsing experienceSurf archived websites (1996-2001)Access TheOldNet.com and Internet Archive

A browser to go back in time

Explore how websites looked over the past seven years. Input a URL to view a gallery of historical screenshots. Select a year to navigate to that specific archived version of the site.

View historical website screenshotsNavigate to archived web pagesSelect specific years for viewing

WebRewind - Web Archiver

WebRewind - Web Archiver

WebRewind - Web Archiver

1-click wayback machine

Access past versions of websites and recover deleted content with this tool that acts as a personal Wayback Machine. It offers a seamless Safari extension to view historical snapshots and share them easily, all while prioritizing user privacy.

View historical website snapshotsRecover deleted web contentSeamless Safari extension

Unarchiver - ZIP, RAR

Unarchiver - ZIP, RAR

Unarchiver - ZIP, RAR

Easy to use archive browser

Easily extract, browse, and create archives. Supports a wide range of formats including RAR and ZIP, even password-protected ones. Preview files within archives without full extraction.

Extracts various archive formatsBrowses archive contentsPreviews files within archives

ZIP Extractor － Unzip, Unrar

ZIP Extractor － Unzip, Unrar

ZIP Extractor － Unzip, Unrar

Fast unarchiver & file manager

Easily compress and decompress various file formats like ZIP, RAR, and 7zip. Secure your files with passwords and manage them all in one place, with options to integrate with cloud storage services.

Zip and unzip filesSupport for ZIP, RAR, 7zipCloud storage integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox)

Unzip File Opener & Extractor

Easily extract and compress various archive file formats like zip, rar, and 7z. This app allows you to view file contents, manage archives with a built-in file manager, and create password-protected zip files. It supports importing files from other apps and your computer via Wi-Fi transfer.

Extract zip, rar, tar, tar.gz, 7z filesSupport for password-protected archivesCreate new zip files with or without password

UnRAR - zip,rar,7z file opener

UnRAR - zip,rar,7z file opener

UnRAR - zip,rar,7z file opener

unarchiver, archives extractor

Easily open and extract files from virtually any archive format, including ZIP, RAR, and 7z. This app also supports viewing various document, video, and audio file types directly. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase or an annual subscription.

Supports over 20 archive formatsAutomatic filename encoding detectionEncrypted file compression/decompression

free with in-app purchases

Camera Connect & Control

Camera Connect & Control

Camera Connect & Control

Connect a wifi camera or DSLR

Seamlessly connect your DSLR or WiFi camera to your smartphone. View, share, and download photos directly from your camera. Offers remote capture, live view control, and advanced features like focus bracketing and bulb capture.

View camera photos in a gridQuick JPG and RAW file loadingDirect photo sharing to other apps

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

Test your reflexes!

Test your reflexes in this addictive game where you tap a target as your avatar rotates. Progress through increasingly challenging levels and unlock new skin packs. Features include breakable targets and a fast-paced Rush Mode for ultimate stress relief and reflex training.

Precise tapping on rotating targetsIncreasingly challenging levelsUnlockable skin packs

free with in-app purchases

Unzip - Zip RAR 7Z File Viewer

Unzip - Zip RAR 7Z File Viewer

Unzip - Zip RAR 7Z File Viewer

File Extractor,Archive Manager

This app allows you to extract and compress various archive file formats, including ZIP, RAR, and 7Z. It also offers robust file management, text and image editing, video playback, and OCR recognition. Secure your files with app password protection and fingerprint unlock.

Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z archivesCompress files with ZIP and 7ZApp password and fingerprint unlock

free with in-app purchases

WinZip: #1 zip & unzip tool

WinZip: #1 zip & unzip tool

WinZip: #1 zip & unzip tool

Professional Zip File Manager

This app is a powerful file manager for creating, extracting, and sharing compressed files. It supports various formats and integrates with cloud storage services for easy file management and secure sharing.

Create and extract Zip and Zipx filesOpen Zip, Zipx, 7z, RAR, and LHA filesEncrypt files with AES encryption

free with in-app purchases

The Hype Throwbacks

The Hype Throwbacks

The Hype Throwbacks

by Dowdy & Dowdy Partnership

Relive nostalgic music from simpler times with a curated collection of throwback artists. This app brings you the best of the past, reminiscent of childhood memories and classic tunes.

Curated throwback music collectionFeatures classic artistsNostalgic listening experience

🎬 Entertainment

ZIP - ZIP & RAR archive tool

ZIP - ZIP & RAR archive tool

ZIP - ZIP & RAR archive tool

Unzip, Unrar, 7z file manager

This tool allows you to easily manage, create, and share various archive file types on your iPhone and iPad. It supports over 120 file extensions, including password-protected archives, and offers cloud service integration for backups. Compress and decompress files in seconds with its intuitive interface.

Create and decompress archivesSupport for ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and moreWork with password-protected archives

Donate to the Internet Archive

This app helps you identify which books from your collection are wanted by the Internet Archive for preservation and digitization. Scan book barcodes or printed identifiers using your phone's camera to receive immediate feedback on whether to donate.

Scan book barcodesOCR printed identifiersCamera-based scanning

RAR ZIP 7z File Extractor

RAR ZIP 7z File Extractor

RAR ZIP 7z File Extractor

Unzip, Winrar, 7z Files Fast

Easily extract and compress files in various formats like RAR, ZIP, and 7z. This app offers a user-friendly interface, password-protected archive support, and batch extraction capabilities for efficient file management on your mobile device.

Extract RAR, ZIP, 7z filesSupport for multiple archive formatsIntegrated file browser

free with in-app purchases

iZip – Zip Unzip Unrar

iZip – Zip Unzip Unrar

iZip – Zip Unzip Unrar

The Best Zip File Manager

This app is a powerful file management tool for handling compressed archives on iPhone and iPad. It allows you to unzip various archive formats, including password-protected ones, and compress files into ZIP archives. You can also view many document types and integrate with cloud storage services.

Unzip ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and more formatsCompress files into ZIP archivesPassword and AES encryption

free with in-app purchases

ES File Explorer

ES File Explorer

ES File Explorer

Browse & Music, Docs

Manage local and network files with this comprehensive tool. It offers file transfer, compression, built-in media players, cloud storage integration, and editing capabilities for various document and code formats.

File management and sortingWiFi and face-to-face file transferZIP, RAR, 7Z compression/decompression

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Wayback Machine

What are the best wayback machine apps & games for iPhone?

Wayback Machine tops our wayback machine apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 2.2-star average from 279 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free wayback machine apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top wayback machine apps & games we rank are free to download, including Wayback Machine and Wayback Archive.

Does Wayback Machine have ads or in-app purchases?

Wayback Machine has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many wayback machine apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 25+ wayback machine apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.