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24 alternatives to Retro App Store

How App Store would look like if it was launched in 80s

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Retro App Store launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Retro Play Store▲76

   Google's Play Store in retro style

   2016 · retro.andro.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Colorware iPhone Retro▲126

   A vintage, 80s-inspired iPhone

   2015 · colorware.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   An app store just for installable web apps▲484

   The Everything App Store. A cross-platform, open app store that puts users and developers first. Search for a new app or list your app in seconds.

   2023 · store.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   New iOS App Store▲258

   Redesigned, all-new today, games and apps tabs

   2017 · apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Apple iPhone 7+ Retro▲179

   An $1899 iPhone with classic 1980s Macintosh vibes

   2017 · colorware.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Neue Store▲197

   Alternative to the Apple App Store

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   TheAppStore.org▲160

   Find apps by rating, price, category, updated date and more

   2016 · theappstore.org · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Store.app▲215

   An app store for installable web apps

   2023 · store.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Retro Site Ninja▲99

   Inspiring designers with 90's websites

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Restart Page▲139

    Geek nostalgia at its best

    2016 · therestartpage.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    HackStore▲138

    Discover, download and buy apps for your Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Retro BASIC▲69

    Emulate BASIC programs in your browser

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Eager▲129

    The app store for your website.

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Venture Kid▲65

    Take a trip down memory lane!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Retro▲115

    Instagram viewer for iPad

    2014 · retroapp.net · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Hunt▲225

    See the latest product hunts from your Mac's menu bar

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Retrominder▲119

    Find the names of the best pop culture from the 80's/90's

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Fluid▲215

    Turn Your Favorite Web Apps into Real Mac Apps

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    OS (Old School)▲187

    Turn you computer into a retro Mac

    2022 · ben-vessey.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Forward▲171

    Apple Store meets Doctor's office

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Fnd▲74

    Browse Apple App Store and iTunes on the Web

    2014 · fnd.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    AppHop▲97

    AppStore trends, app rankings and app reviews in your pocket

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Retro Wave Generator▲168

    Bring back the 80s with this image creator

    2016 · photofunia.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Yo Store▲99

    Hot content from your favorite things Yo'd in real time

    2015 · yostore.co · its alternatives →

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