Do you remember the days of VHS camcorders, VHS tapes, and VCRs? For those who do, it was a nostalgic experience to capture family moments on these devices. The effort required to record a precious memory was far more deliberate compared to the ease of using smartphones today.
Watching these videos on VHS tapes was a unique experience. People often recorded multiple events on the same tape, leading to a mix of memories when rewatching. Unlike digital media storage today, VHS tapes measured capacity in time, adding to the charm of randomly switching between different moments on one tape.
While watching home videos on VHS is a thing of the past, a new app called Cassette brings back the nostalgia. By transforming iPhone videos into a VHS-style format, Cassette allows users to relive the classic feel of watching old home videos.
The app lets users create custom collections of videos or browse by year or album. You can enjoy the retro vibe of watching videos on a tube TV or expand them to full screen. The videos even display location, date, and time in a font reminiscent of VHS days.
Cassette founder Devin Davies describes the app as a way to rediscover forgotten videos, similar to the serendipitous experience of watching random clips on a VHS tape. The app is available for iPhone and iPad, offering a premium subscription for manually selecting videos.
Cassette: Home Video Player is compatible with iOS 18.0 or iPadOS 18.0 and supports AirPlay for viewing on larger screens. The app is free to use, with a ColorPlus subscription available for personalized video selection. Whether you’re looking to relive old memories or discover new ones, Cassette is a fun way to enjoy your forgotten videos.
