# Circa: Daily History Trivia — Wordle Meets History

> Daily history trivia game filling in missing words from historical events. (iPhone/iPad app by Jacob Brumm.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circa-daily-history-trivia/id6760238109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jacob Brumm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883391604)
- Category: Games, Education, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circa-daily-history-trivia/id6760238109/reviews.md

## What is Circa?

Think you know history? Prove it — one question at a time.

Circa is a daily history trivia game where you fill in the missing word from a real historical event. Like Wordle, you get one question per day. Get it right, keep your streak alive. Get it wrong, start over.

HOW IT WORKS
• Each day features a real "On This Day" event with a blank to fill in
• Type your answer letter by letter — cards flip gold when you're right
• 3 credits per question: wrong guesses and hints cost one each
• Score a perfect 5/5 with zero credits lost to earn the laurel wreath

BUILD YOUR STREAK
• One new question every day at midnight
• Track your streak, longest streak, and total wins
• Complete the full set of 5 daily questions for bonus XP
• Climb the Weekly League leaderboard and earn rewards

THE DAILY CHRONICLE
• After playing, read the full newspaper of historical events from today's date
• Swipe through Deep Reads — immersive stories behind the history
• See real Wikimedia photos from the events

CHALLENGE FRIENDS
• Head-to-head best-of-7 trivia battles
• 30-second timer, infinite guesses, no hints — pure knowledge
• Wager gems and climb the rankings

EARN & COLLECT
• Earn gems for correct answers — spend them on challenges
• Unlock animated profile banners, card styles, and cosmetics
• Rise through 16 prestige levels with unique emblems

Circa is free with no ads. 10 categories spanning politics, sports, pop culture, inventions, wars, economics, the arts, and more. New questions every single day.

Download now and see how long you can keep your streak alive.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://heathered-pearl-b54.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Circa-Daily-History-Trivia-31eda198c96d800db46feaf84dd05b54

## Key features

- Daily historical event trivia
- Fill-in-the-blank gameplay
- Streak tracking and leaderboards
- Head-to-head challenges
- Unlockable cosmetic items
- In-depth historical articles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Circa + | $2.99 | per month |
| Circa + Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Laurels | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Laurels | $3.99 | one-time |
| 8 Laurels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Run | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circa-daily-history-trivia/id6760238109/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Playing Circa- My favorite part of the day!!!

*2026-04-16*

Waking up, logging on and playing On This Day is my favorite part of my day! So fun to also play with your friends!

### 5/5 — Great App!!!

*2026-04-04*

Time to learn and have fun!!!

### 5/5 — 🔥 🔥🔥

*2026-03-31*

One of the best games I ever played,  absolute 🔥

## Frequently asked questions about Circa

### How does Circa's daily trivia work?

Circa presents a "On This Day" historical event each day with a missing word. You fill in the blank letter by letter. Wrong guesses and hints cost credits, with a perfect score earning a laurel wreath.

### Can I play Circa offline?

The core daily trivia question is available at midnight each day. While the app encourages daily engagement, specific details about offline play for the trivia questions are not explicitly mentioned in the provided data.

### Does Circa have ads?

No, Circa is free with no ads. The app focuses on gameplay and optional in-app purchases for cosmetic items and subscription benefits.

### What are the subscription plans for Circa?

Circa offers two subscription plans: 'Circa +' for $2.99 per month and 'Circa + Annual' for $19.99 per year. These plans likely unlock additional features or content.

### How often is Circa updated?

The app was last updated on May 25, 2026, with version 1.3.0. New questions are added daily, ensuring fresh content for players.

### What age rating is Circa suitable for?

Circa is rated for ages 12 and up, making it suitable for teenagers and adults interested in history and trivia.

### Can I challenge friends in Circa?

Yes, Circa allows head-to-head trivia battles against friends. These challenges are best-of-7 rounds with a 30-second timer and infinite guesses, where you can wager gems.

### What kind of historical events are featured in Circa?

Circa covers 10 categories including politics, sports, pop culture, inventions, wars, economics, and the arts. Each day features a real historical event with a blank to fill.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-02

Bug fixes, updates, and new content

### 1.3.0 — 2026-05-25

- Brand-new home screen (V2): stories carousel, state-aware hero card, friend nudges, deep reads
- Daily question auto-launches on your first open of the day
- Story bubbles dim once read; cleaner labels
- Connected blank line in the question preview
- Layout scales proportionally on larger phones
- 15 new Deep Read stories (74 total)

**From earlier work already on `main` before this session:**
- Leagues (weekly competitive ladder)
- Circa+ subscription
- Genre Trivia mode
- Stories full Deep Read library
- Prestige system (badges P0–P15)
- Streak calendar + tomorrow teaser
- Notification pre-prompt + review prompts
- Guest tracking, promo codes, beta home v2 flag (now default-on)
- Several Supabase migrations (008–012)
- New share card, notifications upgrades, friend profile modal

### 1.2.3 — 2026-05-02

• Fixed price display so all amounts now show in your local currency
• Subscribe and Buy buttons are properly disabled while prices load
• Stability improvements

### 1.2.2 — 2026-04-27

• 110 new historical photos in the daily Chronicle
• Stories: pick which Deep Read to spend your free read on (no more auto-launch surprise)
• Notifications: smarter prompt timing and no more duplicate morning pings
• Fixed subscription renewal & restoration reliability
• Sign-out option from onboarding if you need to switch accounts
• Fixed display when solving with a laurel
• Settings now shows the correct app version
• Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 1.2.1 — 2026-04-18

• Leagues leaderboard — banners now display beautifully edge-to-edge
• Deep Reads — fixed text getting cut off at the bottom of stories
• Equipped banners now persist correctly across app restarts
• Chronicle photo fixes for daily historical events
• Performance improvements and bug fixes

## More apps by Jacob Brumm

- [Glimmer: Candle Meditation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimmer-candle-meditation/id6765947219)

All apps by Jacob Brumm: https://appshunter.io/developer/1883391604

## Related topics

[history trivia daily](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/history-trivia-daily) · [daily trivia history](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/daily-trivia-history)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*