# iRetro — The Internet Browser

> Old Websites Explorer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1015692776](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1015692776)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1015692776`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** QURAI SOFTWARE - FZCO
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (94 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-01
- **First published:** 2015-09-27
- **Size:** 865 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iretro-the-internet-browser/id1015692776)
- **Website:** [https://qurai.co](https://qurai.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://qurai.co/privacy.html](https://qurai.co/privacy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #139,042 — Overall
- #15 — browser history
- #29 — web scraping
- #33 — chrome homepage
- #43 — chrome browser
- #52 — website usage

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1015692776)