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Retro

Retro

A friends-only photo journal for moments big and small

5.0•12 reviews•

351 followers

A friends-only photo journal for moments big and small

5.0•12 reviews•

351 followers

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Retro is a social app that feels like a joy, not a habit. Here, you’re posting for yourself as much as your friends because it’s a photo journal that helps you backfill each week with photos, videos, and screenshots that are already on your camera roll.
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Launched in 2023View 2 launches
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The community submitted 12 reviews to tell us what they like about Retro, what Retro can do better, and more.

5.0
Based on 12 reviews
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Retro is praised for its simplicity and privacy, offering a refreshing alternative to ad-heavy platforms like Instagram. Users appreciate its focus on genuine connections, allowing them to share moments with friends without the pressure of likes or performance. The app is described as a polished, high-class experience that fosters real connections and serves as a memory bank. Many users express joy in using Retro, highlighting its ability to connect them with friends in a meaningful way, free from the distractions of traditional social media.

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friends-only platform (7)
photo sharing (4)
casual social interaction (3)
elegant interface (3)
no performance pressure (3)
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Ethan A
Ethan A
•1 review
Beautiful and simple way for connecting with friends without any of the ads or spam of Instagram or TikTok. Great for parents who want to share photos of their children in a privacy safe way.
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1yr ago
Ron Bronson
Ron Bronson
•3 reviews
I wish I had more people in my network willing to use it, because it's really neat, thoughtful and sticky without being focused on growth metrics.
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1yr ago
Sam Simmons
Sam Simmons
•1 review
The social platform we need, not the one we deserve. Shared with all my primary group chats. Congrats on the launch and please let me know if there's anything I can do to support!
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2yr ago
Will Houghteling
Will Houghteling
•2 reviews
Wonderful app! Feels like a throw-back to the good ol' days of social before influencers, brands, meme-accounts et al turned the feed into The Feed (TM) where "more eyes --> more ads." Fun to post more care-free and see what my friends are actually doing.
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2yr ago
Robert Bye
Robert Bye
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I've been using the beta for a while and it's amazing. Love the lack of thirsting for likes and editing photos, just seeing pics of what you're friends are up to, without any fluff.
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2yr ago
Julia Tang
Julia Tang
•1 review
I’ve been using Retro as my main social/personal app to post updates since earlier this year. Obv I love and will always love Instagram but it’s honestly been so joyful (yes!) to have a space to see my real friends and just what they’ve been up to, and then scroll back and reflect on my own weeks as they happened. I feel no pressure to post and no judgment on my own or others’ content… just pure joy and gratitude that I see my friends are doing well, doing fun things, seeing friends and fam, living life :)
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2yr ago
Craig Mod
Craig Mod
•2 reviews
Fast software, feels extremely well crafted making it a delight to use. Easily my favorite way to share photos with friends — sort of like perfect group-chat photo sharing, wrapped in an elegant interface, quick and easy to post / see friends' photos / comment. Been using nearly daily for the last three months as a tester and love it.
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2yr ago
Will Bailey
Will Bailey
•1 review
Been using retro for awhile now! Ryan and Nathan are keeping the dream alive that a social app can be a positive influence that makes you feel more connected with the real people in your life and inspires you to live more.
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2yr ago
Eric Goud
Eric Goud
•1 review
Great way to see what's going with friends in a casual way, also dig that it is a bit of a memory bank. The design is CRISPY. Nice work ya'll.
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2yr ago
Joshua Horsley
Joshua Horsley
•2 reviews
The design, copy, and experience is polished and somehow feels "high class" 🤌. No FOMO, no bots, just a simple tool to help me connect and stay up to date with the people I love. This is where I want to share my life with my friends and family.
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