History Book - Browse & Search

History Book - Browse & Search

Search your browsing history

14 ratings
17 reviews
$6.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 23, 2022
  • October 8, 2024

Features

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About

This app automatically saves your browsing history, focusing on articles by default. It offers a read-it-later function and robust search capabilities. Your data is securely stored in iCloud with no tracking, ads, or in-app purchases.

Automatic article saving
Configurable auto-save settings
Website exclusion list
Read-it-later functionality
iCloud sync for privacy
Universal purchase
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What's New in History Book

1.1.3

October 8, 2024

- Implemented debouncing for search to improve performance and reduce redundant calls.

User reviews

iOS only searches titles, not content

Ive come back to this app after procrastiplanning in all the other capture apps. Full text search works on MacOS. iOS search is limited to title only limiting the apps use while mobile. Also it would be nice to add a short note to saved pages. Sometimes the folders duplicate while syncing iCloud. Love all your other apps frfr.
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Great, if you have Internet access.

While this is one of my favorite lesser-known apps, one of very few apps that actually deserves to be on the App Store, I do find it quite disappointing that I MUST be connected to the internet if I want to view webpages as they were saved. I get it, when there are lots of saved sites, even on the iPhone 17PM performance is horrendous. That being said, it's up to the user to manage their saved items, so I appreciate that it can be unlimited and would be upset if it wasn't. That being said, it's not TRULY unlimited, because in order to view a webpage, you must select the rich text icon in the center, and it will download styles from the CURRENT website, meaning if any css assets do not exist anymore, you can't view the page as it was in your "history book". Basically, History Book is just a really awful automatic screenshot app, without the screenshot part, that still requires internet access. I appreciate that I can view a version of the sites without styling, but it's ridiculous that only the core page is downloaded without any internal or external css. This is a massive limitation of the app and because of it, I don't ever recommend this app to anyone. You're better off screenshotting websites in full screen and saving them to a common location.
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Good App, potential to be better

Good App, potential to be better. Wanted to ask the developer to add some features like tagging, and being able to search in each folder. The developer is non-responsive, emails get ignored. No updates to app, and basically - basic!

Very good thank you

Great app just works, iCloud sync, please add other sync options, iCloud fills quickly when using all sites.

Amazing history and read me later app!

Apart from a few missing customizability options:
- Folder in folders
- Different colored folders/icons

This app is actually really nice! I would love if you added an option to export a saved rich text straight from the share sheet to pdf though.

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FAQ

What is History Book?

History Book automatically saves your browsing history, primarily focusing on articles, for later searching. It can also function as a read-it-later app and prioritizes user privacy by storing data in iCloud.

How does History Book handle privacy?

History Book stores your browsing history exclusively in iCloud and does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. It is free of ads, in-app purchases, and tracking.

Can I customize what History Book saves?

Yes, you can configure History Book to auto-save every webpage or disable auto-save entirely. You can also create a list of websites that you never want to be auto-saved.

What devices is History Book available on?

History Book is a universal purchase and can be used on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is also supported on iPod.

How much does History Book cost?

History Book is a paid application priced at $6.99. This is a one-time purchase for use across all supported devices.

Does History Book have ads?

No, History Book is completely ad-free. The developer explicitly states that there are no advertisements within the application.

How often is History Book updated?

The latest version of History Book is 1.1.3, last updated on October 8, 2024. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and address any issues.

What is the age rating for History Book?

History Book has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content concerns.