# Retro Music Player Apps The 'Rewound' App Turns the iPhone into a Classic iPod By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewound-app References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/rewound/) & [apps.apple](https://apps.apple.com/app/rewound-music-player/id1481219461) The 'Rewound' app is a design-focused digital solution for smartphone users who are looking for a somewhat retro interface to access their choice of audio out of the house. The app works by eliminating the expansive interface of the [iPhone's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-wallpapers) music application in favor of a retro design that looks just like the classic iPod to harken back to the now-outdated devices. Users can download skins in order to turn their latest generation iPhone into a classic piece of [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod) hardware. The 'Rewound' app works with Apple Music to let users enjoy an old-fashioned interface, while still allowing them to stream the latest tunes from favorite artists. Louis Anslow, the developer behind the app, has plans to add [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lineupsupply) support in the near future to further enhance the capabilities of the nostalgic app. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Design:** Opportunities to create new products with a retro design, appealing to those who yearn for vintage aesthetics in digital spaces. - **Personalization:** Opportunities to add a layer of personalization to existing apps or services in order to make them more appealing to users who desire a unique and customized experience. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunities to tap into the power of nostalgia marketing, leveraging the appeal of vintage and retro aesthetics to attract a wider audience and set a brand apart from competitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Streaming:** Opportunities for music streaming services to create retro-themed interfaces or offer skins, allowing users to access their favorite tunes in a new and unique way. - **App Development:** Opportunities for app developers or UI/UX designers to create design-focused apps that appeal to users' sense of nostalgia or desire for personalization. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunities for marketing and advertising professionals to tap into the power of retro aesthetics in order to create unique campaigns that stand out in crowded marketplaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-music-discovery-app.md) - [Retro Smartphone Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-music-player.md) - [Nostalgic Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone.md) - [Nostalgic Web Browser Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-social.md) - [MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-wallpapers.md) - [Mobile Radio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-radio1.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player.md) - [Virtual Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-music-explorer.md)