Best History Learning Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Aurelius: Learn History is ranked #1 of 25 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of HistoryBytes and Histopia. 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 present the past through a range of study formats, from lessons and guided paths to timelines, quizzes, and review. Compared on lesson style and guided study paths, the entries also cover interactive timelines and progress tracking, so you can consider both how content is organized and how study is followed over time. Offline access and available platforms matter for when and where you learn; free plans and paid-from pricing add cost context. Aurelius: Learn History, HistoryBytes, and Histopia are examples to weigh against your interests and routine. Consider which study features suit the way you want to explore history.
25 history learning apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
History Learning Apps, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 12 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 Aurelius: Learn HistoryPaid from $6.67/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 2 HistoryBytesPaid from $4.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 3 HistopiaFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 PlinyFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 5 SteleFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 Histia: World History FactsPaid from $7.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 7 History QuestFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 Scrivium
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 History AdventuresFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 Learn History: Timeline QuizFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 HistoriCallFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 TimeGlobeFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 Historo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 Paladin: Learn History
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 World History Encyclopedia App
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 ChronoZoom
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 DocsTeach
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 History Quiz
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 History Timeline
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 HistoryQ
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 Pearson Live Response
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 TimeMaps Atlas of World History
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 Civil War: America's Epic Struggle
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 History Master
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 OER Project
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Lesson style | Quizzes and review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurelius: Learn History | 7.7 | Free plan | $6.67/mo | Yes | — | mixed | Yes |
| 2 | HistoryBytes | 7.3 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | 4.99 /mo | interactive | Yes |
| 3 | Histopia | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | interactive | Yes |
| 4 | Pliny | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | reading | Yes |
| 5 | Stele | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mixed | Yes |
| 6 | Histia: World History Facts | 7.0 | Free plan | $7.99/mo | Yes | — | mixed | Yes |
| 7 | History Quest | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mixed | Yes |
| 8 | Scrivium | 7.0 | No | — | — | — | mixed | — |
| 9 | History Adventures | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | interactive | Yes |
| 10 | Learn History: Timeline Quiz | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mixed | Yes |
| 11 | HistoriCall | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mixed | Yes |
| 12 | TimeGlobe | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | Historo | 6.4 | No | — | Yes | — | mixed | Yes |
| 14 | Paladin: Learn History | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | interactive | Yes |
| 15 | World History Encyclopedia App | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | mixed | — |
| 16 | ChronoZoom | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | mixed | — |
| 17 | DocsTeach | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | interactive | — |
| 18 | History Quiz | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | interactive | Yes |
| 19 | History Timeline | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | interactive | — |
| 20 | HistoryQ | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | mixed | — |
| 21 | Pearson Live Response | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | TimeMaps Atlas of World History | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | mixed | — |
| 23 | Civil War: America's Epic Struggle | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | interactive | — |
| 24 | History Master | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Yes |
| 25 | OER Project | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | mixed | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which history learning app is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Aurelius: Learn History is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 7.7. HistoryBytes is second and Histopia third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 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 on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.