Pliny
Mildenhall, United Kingdom
What it is
Pliny is a history learning app for iOS and Android, built around short reading lessons and quizzes on ancient and modern history. Lessons are described as five-minute reads, with optional narration. Available topics include Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Vietnam War, and the Iranian Revolution; Ancient Rome and World War II are marked as coming soon. Learners need a quiz score of at least 80% to unlock the next chapter. Completing all levels in a topic opens the timed Grand Trial, a comprehensive exam that offers a chance to earn a badge and leaderboard place. The app tracks progress and includes review quizzes. Pliny is currently in early release. Its Free plan is free and provides five gems daily; rewarded ads can earn additional gems. Premium offers unlimited gems, removes ads, and opens every topic, but no price is stated. Users can register with Apple, Google, or email. The company says it does not sell user data. It describes iOS tracking for personalized advertising as opt-in, and says users who opt out still see less-personalized ads. In-app account deletion is immediate; personal data is deleted within 30 days, subject to legally required retention.
For and against
For
- Five-minute reading modules with optional narration
- Quizzes unlock chapters at 80%
- Tracks progress and includes review quizzes
- Free plan provides five gems daily
Against
- Currently in early release
- Ancient Rome and World War II are coming soon
The verdict
Pliny pairs brief history lessons with quizzes, review, and topic-level exams. Its free plan has a daily gem allowance, while Premium removes that limit and opens every topic.
Who it suits
Pliny suits learners who want short history readings with quizzes and a clear chapter progression. It may also suit people who want to explore topics through timed comprehensive exams and progress tracking.
Plans and prices
Free
5 gems daily · rewarded ads can earn more
Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
On the record
- Android data safety
- Google Play states that data is encrypted in transit and that users can request data deletion.play.google.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Data deletion
- The company says in-app account deletion is immediate and personal data is deleted within 30 days, subject to legally required retention.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Early release
- Almanac Studios describes Pliny as currently in early release.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Grand Trial
- Completing every level in a topic unlocks a comprehensive timed exam and a chance to earn a badge and leaderboard place.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Lessons
- Lessons are short modules described as five-minute reads, with optional narration.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Premium
- Pliny Premium provides unlimited gems, removes ads and gives full access to every topic; the page does not state a price.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The company says it does not sell user data and describes opt-in iOS tracking for personalized advertising; users who opt out still see less-personalized ads.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Progression
- Scoring at least 80% on a level quiz unlocks the next chapter.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Pliny is a history learning app with lessons and quizzes covering ancient and modern history.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Service providers
- The privacy policy names Firebase for authentication and app services, Google AdMob for advertising, Apple for Apple sign-in and purchases, Google Sign-In, and ElevenLabs for pre-generated lesson narration.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Sign-in
- Users can sign up with Apple, Google or email.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support says it aims to reply to email within two working days.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
- Topics
- The site lists Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Vietnam War and the Iranian Revolution as live topics, with Ancient Rome and World War II marked as coming soon.almanacstudios.co.uk · read 5 Oct 2026
