Retro Computers
Specs, history, community
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Explore more than 100 vintage computers with retro themes, shareable fact cards, and a new Design-a-Computer game with fake 1984 magazine reviews.
An interactive Vintage Computing Encyclopedia
Explore the golden age of home computing with detailed profiles of over 100 vintage computers - from the Altair 8800 and Apple I to the Amiga, ZX Spectrum, and beyond.
Whether you grew up typing BASIC programs on a Saturday morning or you're discovering these machines for the first time, Computers is the ultimate pocket reference for the home computer era.
BROWSE 107 CLASSIC COMPUTERS Each entry includes the full story: release year, manufacturer, CPU, RAM, display, original price (with inflation-adjusted 2026 values), units sold, and more. Illustrated with photos of the hardware, circuit boards, keyboards, and character sets.
17 IN-DEPTH TOPIC ARTICLES Deep dives into the technology and culture that defined an era: • The CPU Wars - Z80 vs 6502 vs 68000 • The Evolution of Graphics and Sound • BASIC: Every Computer Had It, No Two Were the Same • Floppy Disks, Cassettes, and Microdrives • Modems, BBSes, and the Proto-Internet • Computer Magazines, Repair & Restoration, and more
INTERACTIVE TIMELINE See every computer plotted on a scrollable, zoomable timeline. Pinch to zoom and tap any machine to learn more.
COMPUTER DUEL A Top Trumps–style card game where vintage computers battle it out on specs. Can the ZX Spectrum beat the Commodore 64 on clock speed? There's only one way to find out.
QUIZ MODE Test your retro computing knowledge with 10 randomized trivia questions. Identify computers from photos, guess release years, match manufacturers, and compare specs.
COMPARE SIDE BY SIDE Put any two computers next to each other and compare their specs, prices, and capabilities.
ON THIS DAY Discover which vintage computers share a connection to today's date (includes a widget for your iPhone or iPad screen!)
DESIGN YOUR OWN COMPUTER As the owner of your own computer company in 1984, will your design be a hit?
BUILT FOR READABILITY Large, legible text designed for comfortable reading. No clutter; just clean, thoughtful design.
Computers covers machines from Britain, America, Japan, and Europe: Sinclair, Acorn, Amstrad, Commodore, Apple, Atari, Tandy, Sharp, NEC, and many more. If it had a keyboard and ran BASIC, it's probably in here.
No internet connection required (but links to many sources for further information). No ads. No tracking. No in-app purchases to unlock functionality. It's good old retro shareware!
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• 7 retro visual themes - ZX Spectrum, PC Clone, Apple Classic, Commodore 64, BBC Micro, Green Screen & Modern
• Shareable "Did You Know?" fact cards for social media
• Spotlight & Siri search - find any computer instantly
• Circuit schematic links for 20 classic machines
• Growing number of screenshots and 3D scans
• Expanded "Design Your Computer" game - choose target market, networking, case colour & bundled peripherals
• Fake magazine reviews from Impractical Computing, CRUSH & What Which Micro? rate your 1984 creation
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Information
- Provider
- John Kennedy
- Size
- 319.8 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Buy me a coffee $0.99
- Copyright
- © John Kennedy 2026