# HISTORY Vault

> On-demand historical documentaries and specials, commercial-free. (iPhone/iPad app by A+E Global Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-vault/id1076619087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 1,091 App Store ratings · 161 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 112 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-vault/id1076619087/reviews.md

## What is HISTORY Vault?

Now with over 2,000 videos – HISTORY Channel brings you thousands of documentaries and specials exploring the events and people that shaped our world, from ancient empires to modern warfare, all commercial-free.

Watch commercial-free, full-length videos with no TV provider needed.

New videos are added weekly, featuring everything from ancient civilizations and World Wars to space exploration. Plus your favorite classic HISTORY Channel series. Watch:

•       America: The Story of Us

•       Days That Shaped America

•       The Men Who Built America

•       Founding Fathers

•       Ice Road Truckers

And many more!

Note: HISTORY Vault content is only available to stream in the United States. Free Trial is only valid for first-time subscribers. Video can only be streamed in the U.S. and U.S. Territories.

Payment is charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal by visiting Account Settings on your device. If you turn off auto-renew during the current subscription period, your subscription will be canceled for the subsequent period.

 
Please visit support.historyvault.com if you are experiencing any issues.

Terms of Use: http://www.aenetworks.com/terms

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## Key features

- Thousands of documentaries and specials
- Commercial-free viewing
- New videos added weekly
- Classic HISTORY Channel series
- No TV provider needed
- On-demand streaming

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History Vault | $5.99 | per month |
| History Vault | $5.99 | per month |
| History Vault | $59.99 | per year |
| History Vault | $59.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #180 in Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of HISTORY Vault?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great content
- 🚀 Interesting documentaries
- 👍 Variety of historical topics
- 👍 Reasonable subscription price

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Streaming and downloading issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across devices
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Billing and account issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login and password reset problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Inconsistent content availability

**Most requested features**

- Add more recent and popular shows
- Improve search and navigation
- Implement resume playback and favorites
- Add Chromecast/casting support
- Provide multi-language options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 161)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-vault/id1076619087/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Canceling App subscription and inaccessible interface

*2026-07-12, version 10.8.0*

On many platforms, I’ve tried using this app with little to no success as a blind user. On the home screen, the content does not read correctly and on some platforms even the sign in screen is not accessible to a screen reader user.

### 5/5 — I am very picky

*2026-06-28, version 10.8.0*

I am picky and mostly broke but I will always have my history vault channel. I have my priorities and this channel matters to me. I need my Skinwalker and so many others. Keep up the great programming I need you!

### 1/5 — Missing programs

*2026-06-28, version 10.8.0*

It didn’t have the one show I came here to watch, World War II narrated by Tom Hanks.

### 1/5 — Just okay

*2026-06-25, version 10.8.0*

Well not too many options but after watching my list it seems impossible to cancel.  After cancelling multiple times without success it just tells me this message about not verifying my email.  Why let someone watch for months to act like it’s someone new?

### 4/5 — Awesome app

*2026-06-11, version 10.7.0*

Great App but u guys might want to look at updating the app because it is giving away free subscriptions.

### 1/5 — Sign inc

*2026-05-19, version 10.7.0*

Can’t get past choosing type of subscription

### 1/5 — What a complete rip off!!

*2026-03-11, version 10.5.0*

If you’re interested in subscribing to History Vault, DO NOT subscribe using Apple because the majority of the shows available don’t have access to the first few episodes. 

A few examples: If you’re wanting to watch ‘The Color of War’ you’ll need a subscription through Amazon Prime to see the first three episodes, if you want to watch ‘Hunting Hitler’ the first episode isn’t available with a subscription through Apple, you’ll have to deal with commercials on Tubi to see that.  if you’re interested in watching ‘Civil War Journal’ forget about watching the pilot episode.

### 4/5 — Profiles

*2026-03-10, version 10.4.1*

I would love to see where we could have multiple profiles for the different members of the family so everyone can watch what they want without interfering with anyone else.

### 1/5 — Tries to automatically cast to a random tv

*2026-01-03, version 10.0.0*

you have to manually disconnect it, and that button is hidden not by malicious intent but by bad CSS. The casting menu is half off the screen. It's crazy how bad this app is. It's really bad. You also can't look at the series to choose the episode without finding it through the search function. there's no way to go from "continue watching" to a menu of the episodes. It's so crazy that this is a real app on the app store

### 1/5 — No está en mi idioma

*2025-12-04, version 9.9.0*

Necesito esa app me gusta pero no está en Español

## Frequently asked questions about HISTORY Vault

### What kind of content does HISTORY Vault offer?

HISTORY Vault offers thousands of documentaries and specials that explore historical events and people. Content ranges from ancient civilizations and World Wars to space exploration, and includes classic HISTORY Channel series.

### Is HISTORY Vault available outside the United States?

No, HISTORY Vault content is only available to stream in the United States and U.S. Territories. Video streaming is restricted to these locations.

### How is payment handled for HISTORY Vault?

Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal in your device's Account Settings.

### Do I need a TV provider to watch HISTORY Vault?

No, you do not need a TV provider to watch HISTORY Vault. The app allows you to watch full-length videos on demand without any TV provider requirement.

### How often is new content added to HISTORY Vault?

New videos are added to HISTORY Vault on a weekly basis. This ensures a continuous stream of fresh historical content for subscribers to enjoy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.1.2 — 2026-08-14

We made some updates and fixed some bugs. We hope you enjoy a better streaming experience.

### 11.1.0 — 2026-07-30

We made some updates and fixed some bugs. We hope you enjoy a better streaming experience.

### 11.0.0 — 2026-07-14

We made some updates and fixed some bugs. We hope you enjoy a better streaming experience.

### 10.8.0 — 2026-06-18

We made some updates and fixed some bugs. We hope you enjoy a better streaming experience.

### 10.7.0 — 2026-05-13

We made some updates and fixed some bugs. We hope you enjoy a better streaming experience.

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