Retro — Photos with Friends

Retro — Photos with Friends

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Retro — Photos with Friends: A Weekly Photo Journal for Your Real Life

Escape the pressure of big social media and reclaim your camera roll. Share authentic moments in a private space designed for real connection, not performance—no public likes, no algorithms, just memories.

Publisher

Lone Palm Labs, Inc.

Category

Photo & Video

Downloads

2M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

26K+

Locales

12

A Weekly Breath of Fresh Air

Discover the interface used by 2M+ users.

Screenshot of the Retro app showing a weekly photo feed with friend posts organized by day

Screenshot of the Retro app showing a weekly photo feed with friend posts organized by day

A private user profile on the Retro app showing photos sorted into weekly journals

A private user profile on the Retro app showing photos sorted into weekly journals

A mobile interface for the Retro app showing how to send a photo as a physical postcard to a friend.

A mobile interface for the Retro app showing how to send a photo as a physical postcard to a friend.

Retro app screen displaying a polaroid photo of friends with a memory recap headline

Retro app screen displaying a polaroid photo of friends with a memory recap headline

Vintage group photo of friends cheering on the Retro app interface with a rewind moments theme

Vintage group photo of friends cheering on the Retro app interface with a rewind moments theme

Inspirational text on Retro app about capturing life moments over a dark urban silhouette

Inspirational text on Retro app about capturing life moments over a dark urban silhouette

Finally, a space for your real life

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 2M+ users.

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Post without the pressure

No captions required and no public likes. Share your camera roll naturally and backfill your weeks whenever you feel like it. It's social media, but at your own pace.

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Private Group Albums

Stop chasing photos in the group chat. Start a shared album for your weekend trip, family event, or inner circle to collect everyone's perspective in one high-quality space.

Relive your best moments

Turn your weekly photos into beautiful monthly recaps or send joy through snail mail by printing and shipping high-quality postcards directly from the app via USPS.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Retro — Photos with Friends.

Description

Retro is a radical new idea: a social app where you share real photos with real friends. It's the app that we wanted for our own family and friends, and for you, it should feel like a breath of fresh air. Retro is a weekly photo journal that (1) brings you closer to the people you actually care about and (2) helps you appreciate your own life - all without the distractions and pressure of big social media. So dust off those photos that are just sitting in your camera roll and spread some joy in the world. Say hi to us at founders@retro.app And if you’re still reading, here are some reasons to try Retro: - EASY TO START: Start by choosing photos you’ve already taken and backfill the weeks on your profile with the photos and videos you want to remember. - NO PRESSURE: Everything was designed with your comfort in mind. Your friend list is private. Likes on your posts are private. No captions required. Update any part of your profile anytime. - PRINT & SHIP POSTCARDS: Spread some joy through snail mail by printing your photo as a high quality postcard and sending it to anyone in the world via USPS first class. - MONTHLY RECAPS: Create a beautiful photo collage or video slideshow from the photos you’ve shared from the week, month, or year. Then share via text or Instagram in a tap. - GROUP ALBUMS: Start a private album and drop the link in your group chat to collect and share photos after events. Perfect for parties, projects, friends, parents, and couples. - GROUP MESSAGING: Retro is now an all-in-one home for groups large and small, with the ability to share photos, videos, and notes privately in Albums and start group chats in Messages. - HOME SCREEN WIDGETS: See the newest posts from friends or time hop back to your own memories with our new widgets. We've poured our hearts into this, and we hope you love it. Terms of use: https://retro.app/terms

Latest Version

92.0

Size

122.2 MB

First Released

Jul 13, 2023

Escape the noise. Start your journal.

Stop letting your favorite moments sit in your camera roll. Join Retro to share real life with your real friends—no pressure, no algorithms, just joy.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Retro — Photos with Friends

What is the main purpose of the Retro app?

Retro is a social app designed for sharing real photos with close friends. It functions as a weekly photo journal to deepen connections and appreciate life without the typical social media pressures.

Does Retro allow users to print and send physical postcards?

Yes, Retro allows users to print and ship photos as high-quality postcards. Users can send these postcards to anyone worldwide via USPS first class mail directly from the app.

How does Retro handle user privacy compared to other social media apps?

Retro emphasizes privacy, with features like private friend lists and private likes on posts. It does not require captions, allowing users to update their profile anytime with comfort in mind.

Can I create photo collages or video slideshows with Retro?

Yes, Retro offers 'Monthly Recaps' functionality. Users can create beautiful photo collages or video slideshows from their shared photos, which can then be shared via text or Instagram.

What are Retro Group Albums for?

Retro Group Albums allow users to create private albums to collect and share photos after events. They are ideal for gatherings like parties, projects, and for friends, parents, and couples.

Does the Retro app support group messaging?

Yes, Retro now includes group messaging. It serves as an all-in-one platform for groups to share photos, videos, and notes privately within Albums, and to start group chats in Messages.

How can Retro users relive past memories?

Retro helps users relive past memories through features like weekly photo journals, 'Monthly Recaps' to create collages, and Home Screen Widgets to time hop back to older memories.

Can new Retro users easily add old photos to their profile?

Yes, Retro makes it easy to start. Users can begin by choosing photos they have already taken and backfill their weekly profiles with the desired photos and videos.

What is the cost to send a postcard using the Retro app?

Sending a postcard through the Retro app costs $2.00. This amount is displayed in the postcard interface before the user confirms sending the item.

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