Lots of Interesting Pieces
While there were some glitches in the transformation of the app from BBC History into HistoryExtra, it is now working well and provides interesting reading.
A bit of a con
I can’t fault the magazine itself and will continue to subscribe but - it seems that you can’t access the podcasts unless you have the other History Extra App with another paid subscription.
I’m not entirely sure if this is the case but when clicking links within the magazine to the supporting podcast I’m asked to subscribe. It seems a tad unfair to list podcasts in the contents of the magazine if I’m not able to listen to them.
I’m not sure if you need both subscriptions, or if subscriptions to the other APP also gives you access to the magazines. But be aware that you don’t get full access with this APP.
You can’t link without a subscription number which you don’t get when you purchase through the APP (but, again, it’s not clear if the subscription for this HistoryExtra APP works with the other HistoryExtra APP)
The reason I’m not sure is the support pages don’t answer this question and I haven’t had a clear answer from email support.
I’m not entirely sure if this is the case but when clicking links within the magazine to the supporting podcast I’m asked to subscribe. It seems a tad unfair to list podcasts in the contents of the magazine if I’m not able to listen to them.
I’m not sure if you need both subscriptions, or if subscriptions to the other APP also gives you access to the magazines. But be aware that you don’t get full access with this APP.
You can’t link without a subscription number which you don’t get when you purchase through the APP (but, again, it’s not clear if the subscription for this HistoryExtra APP works with the other HistoryExtra APP)
The reason I’m not sure is the support pages don’t answer this question and I haven’t had a clear answer from email support.
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Response from developer
Thanks for your review and for your support — we’re glad you’re enjoying the magazine. We appreciate your feedback and are always looking at ways to improve the experience.
No longer allows access to issues
I have been a subscriber (magazine and digital) for several years and have always used the app without a problem. Now I cannot access issues after December 2025 without paying- despite having an ongoing subscription. I have restored purchases using my subscriber number but without success. I phoned the helpline but they had no answer. Unsure about renewing my subscription if this is not resolved.
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Response from developer
simonwtate, Sorry to hear you're having trouble accessing the newer issues. That shouldn’t happen with an active subscription. Please contact our support team with your subscription details so we can look into this and help restore your access.
App stopped recognizing subscription after “re-branding”
I have a subscription, but since the re-branding and app update, I have only preview access to any content. I reported the problem, but have received no reply.
Great mag, app not ideal
The magazine is great but ideally I’d download to read on the underground, but unfortunately it often needs an internet connection to read EVEN when the particular magazine has been downloaded.
