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History Extra: Unlock the past

History Extra: Unlock the past

Historical features & podcasts

375 ratings
44 reviews
#117 in top-grossing Magazines & Newspapers
📚 Education
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 20, 2022
  • September 10, 2026

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Developer

Immediate Media Company Limited
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Access a vast library of historical features, podcasts, and masterclasses written and presented by expert historians. Daily new content covers topics from ancient times to the Cold War, offering an accessible way to explore the past.

✓Thousands of expert-written historical features
✓Daily new content including podcasts and masterclasses
✓Bookmark and save favorite articles
✓Listen to podcasts and watch video lectures
✓Explore topics from ancient history to the Cold War
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of History Extra. Based on 375 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 11 positives and 26 negatives reviewers mention most about this Magazines & Newspapers app.

Positive things

  • 👍Excellent content quality
  • 👍Informative and educational
  • 👍Great for history enthusiasts
  • 👍Reliable source for history
  • 👍Engaging articles and podcasts
  • 👍Good for learning history
  • 👍Valuable resource
  • 👍Brilliant concept
  • 👍Bite-sized history overviews
  • 👍Well-researched information
  • 👍Uplifting and knowledge-rich

Negative things

  • 🐛App is buggy and crashes
  • 🐛Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛Access issues for print subscribers
  • 🐛Paywall for most content
  • 🐛Subscription confusion
  • 🐛Poor app functionality
  • 🐛Unreliable access
  • 🐛Counter-intuitive interface
  • 🐛Clunky and jumbled interface
  • 🐛Constant sign-in required
  • 🐛Eurocentric content
  • 🐛Sound cuts out on videos
  • 🐛No subtitles/captions for Deaf users
  • 🐛No memory of playback position
  • 🐛Video subtitles incorrect
  • 🐛No queuing or auto-play
  • 🐛Confusing navigation
  • 🐛App demands payment despite subscription
  • 🐛Subscription linked to another user
  • 🐛No free trial or preview of content
  • 🐛App is a waste of space
  • 🐛Signed up for unwanted subscriptions
  • 🐛Too many purchase prompts
  • 🐛Error 504
  • 🐛No sign-in with Apple info
  • 🐛Lack of support
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What's New in History Extra

508.16.0

September 10, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements

Subscription plans

Monthly Subscription

HistoryExtra premium app subscription

$5.991 Month
14 Days trial
How to cancel History Extra subscription ⁉️

Charts

Top Grossing

📈 117+39

Magazines & Newspapers

This app rose +39 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on September 19, 2026.

Top Free

📉 123-7

Magazines & Newspapers

This app dropped -7 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on September 19, 2026.

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User reviews

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An exceptional learning opportunity

There is so much here for history enthusiasts.
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Spam emails

If I had known they’d bombard you with daily emails from multiple email addresses, I wouldn’t have signed up! Even if you unsubscribe to one, they’ll email you from another. I’ve already had to unsubscribe 3 times and now resorting to blocking.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the review, and sorry for the email overload. Use the “Unsubscribe/Manage preferences” link in any email to opt out of all lists. If anything still comes through, open the app > Help > Contact support and we’ll suppress every mailing and fix duplicates.

SMS

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Response from developer

Thanks for the review, Cyrrril! Great to hear the Tudors article uplifted you and offered lessons. For more, explore our Tudor podcasts, articles, and quizzes in the app. What could we improve to reach 5 stars? Go to Help > Contact support—keen to hear your ideas.

Still no digital after 5 months

I have a magazine + digital subscription paid by direct debit. I have telephoned support several times. Difficult to communicate Scottish accent v Chinese. No success. After 26 years with BBC History Magazine it may be time to give up completely. Abandon all!
T. EdinburghT. Edinburgh

Response from developer

Thanks for the review, and we’re sorry—especially after 26 years. Sorry the calls were hard to follow. With magazine + digital, sign in and tap “Already subscribed?” or “Restore purchases”. If that fails, open app > Help > Contact support and we’ll get you set up.

Access issues

My wife brought this as a gift but I can t access the app keeps wanting me to subscribe 2 phones call last one not helpful at all
I m on the point of giving up and not renewing
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Response from developer

Thanks for the review, and sorry for the hassle. If it’s a gift, please sign in to the gifted account and tap “Already subscribed?” or “Restore purchases” in the app. If that doesn’t work, go to in‑app Help > Contact support—we’ll get you set up.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

20 issues

App crashes often

Bug

Takes a while to load

Bug

Sound cuts out after 30 seconds on videos

Bug

No memory of where you left off in audio

Bug

Video subtitles run for wrong videos

Bug

No ability to queue up a playlist

Bug

No auto-play the next in a series

Bug

App keeps wanting to subscribe

Bug

Subscription linked with another user

Bug

App demands payment despite print subscription

Bug

Digital site refuses access intermittently

Bug

Lost saved collections

Bug

App doesn't remember playback position

Bug

App plays the same episode over again

Bug

Does not automatically start the next episode

Bug

Wishlist doesn't always sync across devices

Bug

Error 504

Bug

App doesn't let you sign in with Apple info

Bug

Print subscriber access not recognized

Bug

App says only subscribers can view content

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Requested Features

20 requests

Playback speed adjustment

Feature

Set timer for playback

Feature

Queue podcast episodes

Feature

Auto-play next episode

Feature

Chronological list of podcasts

Feature

RSS feed for podcasts

Feature

Audio read-along feature

Feature

Completely ad-free website for subscribers

Feature

Free 1-2 week trial plan

Feature

Improved search functionality across content types

Feature

Filters beyond genre

Feature

Sleep timer for audio

Feature

Ability to see chronology of podcasts through the years

Feature

Sync Wishlist across devices

Feature

Basic features like playback speed and queueing

Feature

Captions/subtitles for Deaf users

Feature

Fix subtitle issues

Feature

Fix sound cutting out on videos

Feature

Allow sign-in with Apple info

Feature

Make content more accessible without subscription

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content does the History Extra app offer?

The app provides thousands of historical features written by expert historians. It also includes daily new content such as podcasts, masterclasses, and video lectures. The content covers a wide range of historical topics, from the ancient world to the Cold War.

How can I save content I like?

You can save your favorite articles by bookmarking them within the app. This allows you to easily return to them later for reading, watching, or listening.

Is the History Extra app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use, offering access to a wealth of historical content. However, it does feature in-app purchases, which may be for additional content or premium features.

What historical periods and topics are covered?

The app delves into big historical topics and key figures, covering a broad spectrum from the ancient world all the way up to the Cold War. This ensures a diverse and comprehensive exploration of the past.

What if I have questions or need support?

If you have any questions or require support, you can get in touch with the team by emailing support@historyextra.com. They are available to provide more information or assistance.