NostalgicPod: iPhone vs Android
NostalgicPod gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
NostalgicPod by Jesus manuel Curreri is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Music PaidNostalgicPod at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-20. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A retro-styled, one-time purchase music player for iPhone that aggregates local files, personal media servers, and podcasts into a single interface without subscriptions or ads. The app is currently ranking in the top 15 paid music apps across major European markets including the UK, Germany, and Italy, as well as the UAE, indicating strong traction among users seeking privacy-focused alternatives to streaming services.
Similar apps: Plexamp, Vox, Musical
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
NostalgicPod downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 100+ | 1k+ |
| Google Play | 10+ | 1k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 5k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where NostalgicPod's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 32 |
| Google Play | 4.6 ★ | 174 62 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 206 |
What users say about NostalgicPod
From the 16 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users highly praise the app's nostalgic iPod interface, one-time pricing model, and developer responsiveness. However, some report technical issues with Apple Music playback stability and Plex server integration.
Mostly positive (88% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and good value.
What people like
- Useful: “Works well, has a nice look and feel”
- Price & subscription: “Worth it at twice the price”
- Features & content: “Throwback style and modern features”
- Connection & sync: “I listen mostly to my own files and internet radio stations, both work flawlessly”
About NostalgicPod
ALL YOUR MUSIC, ONE WHEEL
Bring your library from anywhere and play it all in one place. Import your own files through the Files app, iCloud Drive or whole folders — played in place, with no duplicates. Pull in the music already synced to your iPhone, songs and playlists included, with no subscription needed. Stream from your own server, Plex, Navidrome, Subsonic, OpenSubsonic, Jellyfin and Emby. Your old M3U playlists import automatically.
THE SOUND
Underneath the nostalgia is a serious audio player. FLAC lossless playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz with an automatic Hi-Res badge, gapless playback, and support for MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A, OGG and more. Server streams direct-play whenever possible, so lossless stays lossless. Shuffle with no unwanted repeats, plus Shuffle Albums for full records. Albums keep playing like the classics did: the last track flows into the next album. Plus star ratings and automatic playlists.
YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR RULES
One-time purchase. No subscriptions required for your own music, no in-app purchases, no account, no advertising, no tracking, no personal data collection. Your library stays on your device, and your own files play 100% offline. Pay once and keep it forever. You choose the music — NostalgicPod simply gives you a better way to enjoy it.
MORE THAN A PLAYER
Internet radio with stations from around the world. A full podcast player with RSS support and playback progress. A sleep timer. Classic games including Snake and Brick. Available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, French and Japanese. More games, audiobook support, CarPlay and additional customization are planned for future updates.
Your music. Your device. Press play.
NostalgicPod is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. or any media server project. No account is required, and the app does not collect personal data.
NostalgicPod iPhone
NostalgicPod gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
NostalgicPod is #13 in Music Paid in United States and charting in 9 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
6 Oct 2026
Music PaidNostalgicPod at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-20. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A retro-styled, one-time purchase music player for iPhone that aggregates local files, personal media servers, and podcasts into a single interface without subscriptions or ads. The app is currently ranking in the top 15 paid music apps across major European markets including the UK, Germany, and Italy, as well as the UAE, indicating strong traction among users seeking privacy-focused alternatives to streaming services.
Similar apps: Plexamp, Vox, Musical
NostalgicPod on the App Store
App details
NostalgicPod downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where NostalgicPod's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MusicPaid | #13 |
 United Kingdom | MusicPaid | #7 |
| India | MusicPaid | #5 |
 Canada | MusicPaid | #12 |
 Australia | MusicPaid | #22 |
 Spain | All AppsPaid | #47 |
 Italy | MusicPaid | #29 |
 Germany | All AppsPaid | #199 |
| Australia | All AppsPaid | #163 |
 United Arab Emirates | MusicPaid | #123 |
Apps near NostalgicPod on the chart
Music Paid, around #13.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about NostalgicPod
From the 16 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users highly praise the app's nostalgic iPod interface, one-time pricing model, and developer responsiveness. However, some report technical issues with Apple Music playback stability and Plex server integration.
Mostly positive (88% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and good value.
What people like
- Useful: “Works well, has a nice look and feel”
- Price & subscription: “Worth it at twice the price”
- Features & content: “Throwback style and modern features”
- Connection & sync: “I listen mostly to my own files and internet radio stations, both work flawlessly”
About NostalgicPod
ALL YOUR MUSIC, ONE WHEEL
Bring your library from anywhere and play it all in one place. Import your own files through the Files app, iCloud Drive or whole folders — played in place, with no duplicates. Pull in the music already synced to your iPhone, songs and playlists included, with no subscription needed. Stream from your own server, Plex, Navidrome, Subsonic, OpenSubsonic, Jellyfin and Emby. Your old M3U playlists import automatically.
THE SOUND
Underneath the nostalgia is a serious audio player. FLAC lossless playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz with an automatic Hi-Res badge, gapless playback, and support for MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A, OGG and more. Server streams direct-play whenever possible, so lossless stays lossless. Shuffle with no unwanted repeats, plus Shuffle Albums for full records. Albums keep playing like the classics did: the last track flows into the next album. Plus star ratings and automatic playlists.
YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR RULES
One-time purchase. No subscriptions required for your own music, no in-app purchases, no account, no advertising, no tracking, no personal data collection. Your library stays on your device, and your own files play 100% offline. Pay once and keep it forever. You choose the music — NostalgicPod simply gives you a better way to enjoy it.
MORE THAN A PLAYER
Internet radio with stations from around the world. A full podcast player with RSS support and playback progress. A sleep timer. Classic games including Snake and Brick. Available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, French and Japanese. More games, audiobook support, CarPlay and additional customization are planned for future updates.
Your music. Your device. Press play.
NostalgicPod is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. or any media server project. No account is required, and the app does not collect personal data.
Latest updates
Store changes
What NostalgicPod changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
NostalgicPod - Retro Player Android
NostalgicPod - Retro Player gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
NostalgicPod - Retro Player is #31 in Music & Audio Paid on Google Play in India and charting in 3 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Music & Audio PaidNostalgicPod - Retro Player on Google Play
App details
NostalgicPod - Retro Player downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where NostalgicPod - Retro Player's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| India | Music & AudioPaid | #31 |
| United Arab Emirates | Music & AudioPaid | #37 |
 Vietnam | Music & AudioPaid | #37 |
Apps near NostalgicPod - Retro Player on the chart
Music & Audio Paid, around #31.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
About NostalgicPod - Retro Player
NostalgicPod brings that feeling back, rebuilt from scratch for modern Android. Play your local MP3 and FLAC collection, connect to Jellyfin, Navidrome or Subsonic-compatible servers, and enjoy internet radio and podcasts—all inside a retro Hi-Fi player. The soul of the iPod, powered by a serious modern audio engine.
THE FEEL
A real touch wheel with haptic feedback and the click you remember. Cover Flow with smooth 3D album art. The classic iPod-style menu structure you grew up navigating. Letter overlay when scrolling long lists. A faithful Now Playing screen. It's not a theme slapped on another app — it's built to feel like the real thing.
THE SOUND
Underneath the nostalgia is a serious audio player.
FLAC lossless up to 24-bit/192 kHz
Hi-res audio support with automatic Hi-Res badge
Gapless playback
MP3, AAC, OGG, WAV, M4A and more
Custom equalizer with presets and per-band control
Proper shuffle (shuffle bag, no repeats) and Shuffle Albums
Smart playlists by star rating
IT FIXES YOUR LIBRARY FOR YOU
Automatically finds and downloads missing album covers
Automatically fetches lyrics for your songs (from LRCLIB)
Reads embedded artwork and lyrics when they're already there
Genre editing per song or per album
No more "Unknown Artist" everywhere. Just drop your local music in and it sorts the rest.
YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR RULES
Play your local music completely offline, with no Wi-Fi or mobile data required. Import songs from your phone storage, SD card, USB drive or any folder on your device.
You can also connect NostalgicPod to your own Jellyfin, Navidrome or Subsonic-compatible server and access your personal music library wherever you are.
No login, no signup, no tracking, no ads and no in-app purchases.
MAKE IT YOURS
Body colors and wheel themes to customize your device
Ultra Dark mode, made for AMOLED screens
Lock screen artwork and controls
Immersive Mode that hides system bars and keeps the screen on
Dark mode
MORE THAN A PLAYER
Internet Radio with thousands of free stations from around the world.
A full podcast player with RSS feeds that remembers where you left off.
Support for Jellyfin, Navidrome and Subsonic-compatible music servers, so your personal collection is always within reach.
Sleep timer
5 languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Japanese
Classic Solitaire, Snake and Brick games, because of course
NostalgicPod isn't a clone. It's a love letter to the iPod — the device that put a thousand songs in your pocket and made you fall in love with music all over again.
Your music. Your device. Press play.
What's new in 2.8.5
• Pick which Navidrome/Subsonic libraries to use for Music and Audiobooks, and import a whole folder of audiobooks.
•New game: Music Quiz, in Extras.
• Works with Jellyfin 12
• Customize the wheel: drag it wherever it feels comfortable and change its size
• Fix Fold 8 screen
• Plex, Jellyfin, Navidrome, Emby and Subsonic-compatible server support
Store changes
What NostalgicPod - Retro Player changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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