Best History Learning Apps in 2026
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In short: Aurelius: Learn History is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of HistoryBytes and Histia: World History Facts. The best-ranked option with a free plan is HistoryBytes. The lowest first paid tier on this page is HistoryBytes at $4.99/mo.
History learning apps offer different ways to study past events, from lessons to interactive timelines and review activities. Compare lesson style, guided study paths and quizzes and review to see which formats match how you want to learn. Interactive timelines, progress tracking and offline access are other listed features to consider; available platforms, a free plan and paid-from price help with practical comparisons. History Adventures, Historo and DocsTeach are among the first entries, followed by Histopia and Stele. The ranking provides an order, while the listed study features can help you weigh which options fit your goals.
25 history learning apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Aurelius: Learn History iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$6.67/mo Lesson style: mixedQuizzes and review: Yes
- 2 HistoryBytes iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$4.99/mo Lesson style: interactiveQuizzes and review: YesInteractive timelines: No
- 3 Histia: World History Facts iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$7.99/mo Lesson style: mixedQuizzes and review: YesInteractive timelines: Yes
- 4 Histopia iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Lesson style: interactiveQuizzes and review: YesInteractive timelines: Yes
- 5 History Quest Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Lesson style: mixedQuizzes and review: Yes
- 6 Learn History: Timeline Quiz iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Lesson style: mixedQuizzes and review: YesInteractive timelines: Yes
- 7 Stele Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Lesson style: mixedQuizzes and review: YesInteractive timelines: Yes
- 8 History Adventures iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Lesson style: interactiveQuizzes and review: YesInteractive timelines: Yes
- 9 Historo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Lesson style: mixedQuizzes and review: YesInteractive timelines: Yes
- 10 HistoryQ iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Lesson style: mixed
- 11 Paladin: Learn History iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Lesson style: interactiveQuizzes and review: Yes
- 12 Pliny iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Lesson style: readingQuizzes and review: Yes
- 13 World History Encyclopedia App iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Lesson style: mixed
- 14 DocsTeach iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Lesson style: interactive
- 15 Scrivium iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Lesson style: mixed
- 16 Civil War: America's Epic Struggle iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Lesson style: interactiveInteractive timelines: Yes
- 17 History Master iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Lesson style: mixedQuizzes and review: YesInteractive timelines: Yes
- 18 HistoriCall No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Lesson style: mixedQuizzes and review: YesInteractive timelines: Yes
- 19 ChronoZoom No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Lesson style: mixedInteractive timelines: Yes
- 20 History Quiz No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Lesson style: interactiveQuizzes and review: Yes
- 21 Pearson Live Response No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 22 History Timeline No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Lesson style: interactiveInteractive timelines: Yes
- 23 OER Project No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Lesson style: mixedQuizzes and review: Yes
- 24 TimeMaps Atlas of World History No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Lesson style: mixedInteractive timelines: Yes
- 25 TimeGlobe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
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Questions about this list
Which history learning app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Aurelius: Learn History is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 7.9. HistoryBytes is second and Histia: World History Facts third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, HistoryBytes has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.