Live on Kickstarter, Old Skool Apps introduces a collection of fun, colorful apps inspired by the best of the 80s and 90s.
-- Old Skool Apps, the nostalgia tinged collection of apps based on the playful era of tech from the 80s, is currently live on global crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and raising funds to bring the project to life.
In an era of sleek minimal design and hyper-efficiency, the days of pure tactile joy and personality of analog technology feels further away than ever. Old Skool Apps bridges that gap: it’s not just an app suite, it’s a love letter to an era when music and play felt physical. With every interaction, from spinning a virtual record at 33 RPM to shooting pixelated goals in an old school arcade game, the platform turns nostalgia into a vivid, interactive experience within the modern mobile world.
“I grew up playing Colecovision and competing in neighborhood NES tournaments. My brother even hosted Duck Hunt tournaments as adults - complete with actual duck dinners and prizes!” says founder, CEO and Apple developer Sarah Small on the inspiration behind the project. “Games weren't about engagement metrics or monetization. They were about bringing people together for hours of genuine fun. That's what I'm trying to recapture with Old Skool Apps.”
Key Features of Old Skool Apps:
- Retro-First Interactions — Apps built around analog metaphors: everything from vinyl players with real spin speeds, mixtape builders, retro game modules, sticker book collections and even a Saturday morning cartoon cat companion.
- Modular Rollout — Backers can choose which experiences to unlock and support, whether the mixtape studio or classic game collection. They can choose between a single app, a pair, or multiple depending on the rewards level chosen.
- Annual Access Tier — Users can access every app on Old Skool Apps with one price annually. No in-app purchases or add-ons. A limited Kickstarter-exclusive lifetime membership is also available which gives backers lifetime access to all current and future apps in the collection.
- Playful Aesthetic & Sound Design — Carefully crafted visuals and audio recreate the warmth, crackle, and tactile feel of decades past.
“In the 80s and 90s, technology wasn't harvesting your data or trapping you in subscription models. It was just there to make you happy. I'm bringing that back, one app at a time - and I'm not stopping until everyone remembers what tech can be when it's built with love instead of algorithms,” adds Small— a lifelong sticker collector and former loyal card carrying Blockbuster member.
Old Skool Apps is currently live and available to support on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/oldskoolapps/old-skool-apps-bring-back-the-magic
About Old Skool Apps
Old Skool Apps LLC: Solo startup building 25+ retro-inspired mobile apps on a shoestring budget with AI and contractors. Founded 2025 by attorney/memoirist Sarah Small, capturing 80s/90s simplicity. Zero data tracking, pay-one-price access. Leading "The Retro Renaissance" - one smile at a time. Very 80s style.
For more information on Old Skool Apps please visit oldskoolapps.com
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Name: Chris Woods
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Organization: Old Skool Apps
Website: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oldskoolapps/old-skool-apps-bring-back-the-magic
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