Retro is a weekly photo journal app designed to help you connect more deeply with the people you care about while also encouraging you to appreciate your own life. It prioritizes your time and attention, ensuring the experience is enjoyable without feeling overwhelming or intrusive. The app invites users to revisit and showcase their existing photos, turning everyday moments into a meaningful and shared chronicle.
Getting started with Retro is straightforward since it allows you to select photos already stored on your device. You can easily backfill your profile with images and videos you want to remember, creating a personalized timeline. The app emphasizes a stress-free experience, with privacy features such as hidden friend lists and likes, and requirements for no captions, making it simple to share without pressure. Users can update their profiles at any time, giving full control over what they share and when.
Retro offers unique features to expand the way you share and reminisce. One such feature is printing photos as high-quality postcards that can be sent through USPS to anywhere in the world, with no cost at the moment. Additionally, users can generate monthly recaps in the form of collages or video slideshows, which can be easily shared via text or Instagram, creating a beautiful way to review and showcase memorable moments.
Beyond individual sharing, Retro also facilitates group interactions through private albums and group messaging. You can create exclusive albums to share photos with friends, family, or colleagues, and distribute the album links via group chats. These albums serve as digital collections for events like parties or projects. The app’s group messaging feature allows seamless sharing of photos, videos, and notes within various-sized groups, making it a comprehensive platform for both personal and group communication centered around shared memories.