My Classic-Retro Console

• Price: $2.99
• In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

3.7 408 ratings · App Store

1. 4/5Feel is great, features can be improved

   The retro feel of a GameBoy or a classic iPod is exactly what you would expect on a slab of glass. Haptics are great to imagine what the feel of each device should be like. Music selection needs different options for what order things are played. Only real options for order are shuffle from main menu of entire library, top-down from selected albums, or A-Z in playlists. It's slightly frustrating that playlists created in Apple Music don't translate 1:1 into this app, because I have some playlists that work best from the specific order I arranged them in, and instead this app automatically arranges the playlists from A-Z. More options for how users would like their music to be played would be greatly appreciated to truly replicate the classic iPod feel, as well as keeping user-created playlists exactly as they were intended from the Apple Music app.

   Idabrofonian · 31 Jul 2026

2. 4/5Nearly perfect so far!

   I love this app. There are two devices, and I am super in favor of the “classic 2008 MP3 player”. I actually replaced my Apple music app with it on the Home Screen just because of how good it is. One bug I did notice is that sometimes the covers in the slideshow preview on the right will rapidly flicker instead of slowly fade. Hope that gets fixed. Wishlist: +Add Podcasts and Books (audio books) support to the 2008 MP3 player. +Add the classic 2008 MP3 player games (Breakout, Snake I think, etc) if possible. +Add photo mode to the camera for 2008 MP3 player. +Add the ability to listen to “radio” or basically just Apple Music. +Add contrast slider to retro boy (not a firm request would just be fun). +Add other options for viewing music to Retro Boy. Overall: worth the three bucks and absolutely worth tipping to the dev for.

   Lefty_Macbeth · 31 Jul 2026

3. 4/5Impressive looking simulator

   I love the retro feel. As much as I love my iPhone, I miss my old iPod. It even has the tactile feel of the click wheel. I will give them a full five stars if they fix the spelling errors. I’ll still happily use it, but the “Ramdom Play” takes me out of the experience. Also, a settings area would be nice, especially for languages. Maybe even the games, like solitaire, they had on some of the last iPods would be cool.

   GrassHoppa503 · 31 Jul 2026

4. 5/5So cool

   Love the Easter egg theme in this app and the fact that it’s a one time charge and no ads. Plus, no crazy app permissions. Thanks developer, you’re a gentleman and a scholar. I have recommended this app to everyone I know haha. Only thing I’d say is add click sounds. I have a recollection that the original retro device made sounds, but I could be wrong. Also, maybe add some overlays to give it a 3D effect. Anyhow, just a few recommendations, but certainly no need to implement them

   Chrisskelton · 31 Jul 2026

5. 5/5It’s back!!!

   I previously downloaded this app because it was a version of the old beloved iPhone and I really wish I hadn’t hit update. Deleted. UPDATE: I randomly came back to this app hoping it had gone back to the iPod version but was disappointed. However something told me to look at the reviews and I found a way to get the iPod version back! Thanks for allowing it and I’m giving it a full 5 stars again!!

   yabossesboss · 31 Jul 2026

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