Features & Capabilities

iRetro lets you browse the internet as it appeared in the 2000s. Set a date and view sites exactly as they looked years ago using a Wayback Machine API-powered browser, wrapped in a retro design that captures the era.

Whether you want to time-travel to the past or surf the modern web, iRetro emphasizes privacy and simplicity. It’s free, ad-free, and designed to minimize distractions while keeping you in control of your data.

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Developed by:
QURAI SOFTWARE - FZCO
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iretro-the-internet-browser/id1015692776
Website:
https://qurai.co

User Reviews

iRetro is lauded as a delightful nostalgia trip with a fast, ad-free, minimalist IE-like UI that still handles modern sites. The standout pros are the strong retro feel, speed, and clean interface. Repeated drawbacks center on missing features (notably bookmarks and tabs) and a lack of recent updates, which limits its use as a daily browser for some users. Overall, it’s praised as a well-executed niche experience, with clear requests for feature additions and ongoing maintenance.
Pros
  • Nostalgic retro design and IE-era feel that recreates the look and vibe of early browsers.
  • Very fast performance with quick page loads and a lightweight, responsive interface.
  • Ad-free browsing experience without visible advertisements.
  • Clean, minimal UI that’s easy to navigate and visually appealing.
  • Assessment of modern compatibility: it preserves retro aesthetics while still loading modern websites (and leverages Internet Archive data).
Cons
  • Lacks essential features like bookmarks and tabs, which several users explicitly miss.
  • Not updated in a while; users are hoping for ongoing maintenance and new updates.
  • Missing modern conveniences (such as a customizable homepage) as cited by users who want more customization and features beyond the retro experience.
Recent reviews
@DEPT.OF.INTERNAL.AFFAIRS.JUST.LOOK
by Sa*****, 2026-04-06

I miss the click sound from old IE on navigation or smth
by er*****, 2026-03-19

This app brings back so many memories of old websites and the fact it’s free is even better! And it works with modern websites too ❤️
by Ch*****, 2026-01-27
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