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24 alternatives to Retro

A friends-only photo journal for moments big and small

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Retro launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Journals on Retro▲151

   A place to collect memories with a select group of friends

   2024 · retro.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Retro▲17

   Share moments worth remembering

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Memory▲334

   Your private daily photo journal for iPhone

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Drift▲228

   Minimalist journal app that fades over time

   Apr 2026 · letitdrift.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Google Photos 2.0▲416

   Free storage & automatic organization for all your memories

   2016 · google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Lookback▲138

   Share memories by attaching video messages to your photos

   2022 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Momentra▲87

   A cozy camera app for beautifully framed memories

   Jun 2026 · momentracam.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Timehop 4.0▲277

   Celebrate the best moments of the past with your friends

   2016 · timehop.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Retroscope▲67

   Three smileys and a hashtag. Connecting made simple.

   2017 · retroscope.co · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Metro Retro▲114

    For productive, engaging and fun retrospectives

    2019 · spreo.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Huddle▲155

    The offline social journal app

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Journal.▲139

    A social journal with daily prompts

    2024 · journal.fm · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Moments by Facebook▲310

    A private way to share photos with friends

    2015 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hippo▲171

    Keep track of friends, family and colleagues you care for.

    2019 · gethippo.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Day One 2.0▲266

    Ground-up rewrite of the best journal for Mac and iPhone

    2016 · dayoneapp.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Retro Journal▲8

    Local-first journaling with retro game vibes.

    May 2026 · retrojournal.renatojobal.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    A friendship-centric journal▲96

    Spend time with the people you care about. Introvert-tested. Extrovert-approved. - JacobEvelyn/friends

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Lapse▲137

    The invite-only disposable camera

    2023 · beta.lapse.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    HangoverApp▲159

    Share photos with friends, only visible when you're together

    2015 · hangoverapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Retrocat▲91

    A 100% free retrospective tool for your tech team or squad.

    2021 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Howdy▲74

    Personal journal to track your body, mind, and energy

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    RetroSelfie - Selfie Editor▲61

    The Best Photo Effects and Selfie Editor

    2016 · retroselfie.me · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Momento 3▲114

    The smart private journal that captures your life story.

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Shout Out Photo Messaging▲61

    The simplest way to see and share moments with friends.

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →