# HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries — Watch your favorite TV series > Stream HISTORY TV shows, documentaries, and exclusive clips. (iPhone/iPad app by A+E Global Media.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-shows-and-documentaries/id576009463 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) - Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,664 App Store ratings · 323 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 123 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-12-13 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-shows-and-documentaries/id576009463/reviews.md ## What is HISTORY? Stream your favorite HISTORY TV shows! Alone, The Curse of Oak Island, Pawn Stars, Mountain Men, Forged in Fire, American Pickers, to name a few. Watch your favorites and discover your next binge from HISTORY’s best-in-class documentary events, industry-leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming. HISTORY serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment. With the newly re-designed HISTORY app, you can: > Watch full episodes and clips > Catch up on entire seasons of new and classic shows > See exclusive clips and deleted scenes, never shown before on television > Create a profile with HISTORY TV so you can continue watching episodes whenever you want, on any device POPULAR SHOWS ON HISTORY Alone Pawn Stars Colosseum After Jackie The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Lost Gold of the Aztecs American Pickers’ Ancient Aliens Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War Food That Built America Forged in Fire History’s Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman History’s Greatest Mysteries I Was There Modern Marvels Mountain Men The Curse of Oak Island The UnXplained Toys That Built America ...and so much more! The HISTORY app is free to use. If your TV Provider is supported, you can sign in and get access to even more content. This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. For more information, please visit: http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy HISTORY content is only available to stream in the United States. ## Key features - Watch full episodes and clips - Catch up on entire seasons - Exclusive clips and deleted scenes - Create a user profile - Continue watching on any device - Discover new documentary events ## What do users think of HISTORY? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🤩 Fascinating mystery - 👍 Diligent and dedicated team - 🎉 Exciting new discoveries - 🙌 Integrity and care for the work - 📺 Enjoyable to watch **Cons** - 🔍 Slow progress - 🚨 Frequent commercial breaks - 🐛 Streaming issues and glitches - 🤯 Too many ads - 🔒 Limited access without cable subscription **Commonly reported bugs** - Video and audio desynchronization - Unexpected playback interruptions - Inability to resume from last watched position - Freezing and crashing during commercials **Most requested features** - Faster release of new episodes - Offline viewing option - Ability to cast to TV - Subscription-based access without cable - Improved streaming reliability ## Recent user reviews (10 of 323) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-shows-and-documentaries/id576009463/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Frustrated *2026-08-20, version 11.1.1* I’m really disappointed with this app. It not only has a “lock out” feature that doesn’t allow me to see the shows I’M PAYING TO SEE, it also has an exceptional amount of commercials that it utilizes in its programs. I’m forced to watch this programming elsewhere. Which is upsetting for me because I’d like to support the History Channel! ### 1/5 — TECHNICAL ISDUES ARE IGNORED WITH NO RESPONSE *2026-08-19* I’m beginning to HATE this app at times! At least 1X a month episodes are locked. When I tap my streaming service the app scrolls continuously on my new iPhone or goes to a white screen on my iPad 7 mini. The only device I can sometimes unlock (60/40) is my old iPhone 15 Max. I have sent photos, videos and numerous messages to their “technical support “ and never once have I received a reply. This is after 20+ attempts of politely asking for assistance. It’s like a black hole lives there… They need to address this issue immediately! Maybe by getting the public involved will help I’m planning on posting this on multiple public forums as well since I’m fed up about their inaction about an issue on their end. I went so far as checking with my streaming service and they told me there were multiple complaints about the same problem, however, it stems from the History Channel’s systems software. **Developer response:** Hello - Please make sure you have updated to the latest version of the app, which is 11.1.2. If you continue to have any trouble, reach out to us directly at help@history.com. We are available by email for direct assistance. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Unlocking shows *2026-08-19, version 11.1.1* I cannot unlock my episodes on the shows I like. I’ve tried contacting through the contact button but, other than an email saying the message, I’ve gotten no help. If this can be resolved I’d give the History app 5 stars. But, since I cannot watch anything it gets 0 stars. I do have a tv provider and this has started very recently, like since the app update. ### 1/5 — Can’t sign into xfinity *2026-08-17, version 11.1.1* Garbage ### 1/5 — Why so many problems? *2026-08-16, version 11.1.1* Everything takes forever to load. Worst picture quality on any streaming app Ive experienced. Worst ad experience. No preview when navigating within an episode. Constant bugs before and after adverts. No auto skipping recaps and intros. Please help make the experience better ### 5/5 — Interesting History *2026-08-16, version 11.1.1* Excellent coverage of fascinating places, phenomena, and things. Very educational! ### 1/5 — Annoying sign in *2026-08-16, version 11.1.1* Kind of annoying that it keeps signing me out of my cable provider. And the last few times I try to sign in, the page to “unlock episodes” and sign into the provider won’t load. It’s just so much easier to A- have it stay logged in until I log out manually, or B- make sure the app works better. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times. Getting tiresome. ### 1/5 — Suddenly won’t link to TV provider *2026-08-16, version 11.1.1* I love the programming, but I can no longer use the App. I have been logged in forever in my Apple TV, and then about 4 days ago, the app said I didnt have access to certain programs until I scanned the QR code and logged in to Spectrum. Did that and still no dice. The iPad app locks up at the Tav provider page now. ### 1/5 — Great content, garbage app *2026-08-14, version 11.1.1* Signs out, can’t sign back in, just spins, get dead screens. Deleted app, reinstalled. Needs a re-do. ### 3/5 — Great Content; App not so much. *2026-08-14, version 11.1.1* More issues with this app. Constantly logs me out. Try to log back in but says my credentials aren’t working. Great content but fix the app. ## Frequently asked questions about HISTORY ### What kind of content can I watch on this app? You can stream a wide variety of HISTORY TV shows and documentaries, including popular series like 'Alone', 'The Curse of Oak Island', and 'Pawn Stars'. The app offers full episodes, clips, and exclusive content not shown on television. ### Is this app free to use? The HISTORY app is free to use. If your TV provider is supported, you can sign in to access even more content. The app may also feature Nielsen's proprietary measurement software for market research. ### Can I watch content on multiple devices? Yes, you can create a profile with HISTORY TV to continue watching episodes whenever you want, on any device. This allows for a seamless viewing experience across your preferred platforms. ### Where is the content available? HISTORY content is only available to stream in the United States. Users outside of the US will not be able to access the streaming library. ### What are some of the popular shows available? Popular shows include 'Alone', 'Pawn Stars', 'The Curse of Oak Island', 'Mountain Men', 'Forged in Fire', 'American Pickers', 'Ancient Aliens', and many more historical and nonfiction series. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 11.1.2 — 2026-08-25 We made some updates and fixed some bugs. We hope you enjoy a better streaming experience. ### 11.1.1 — 2026-08-11 We made some updates and fixed some bugs. We hope you enjoy a better streaming experience. ### 11.1.0 — 2026-08-04 We made some updates and fixed some bugs. We hope you enjoy a better streaming experience. ### 11.0.0 — 2026-07-17 We made some updates and fixed some bugs. We hope you enjoy a better streaming experience. ### 10.8.1 — 2026-07-06 We made some updates and fixed some bugs. 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