# HistoryBytes: History Quiz — Learn world history as a game

> Interactive history app with story campaigns, quizzes, and collectible cards. (iPhone/iPad app by HistoryBytes GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historybytes-history-quiz/id6773818458 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HistoryBytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773818460)
- Category: Games, Education, Adventure, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 183 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2026-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historybytes-history-quiz/id6773818458/reviews.md

## What is HistoryBytes?

PLAY YOUR WAY THROUGH WORLD HISTORY

The history quiz with a story: short, fully illustrated episodes with quizzes, chests and duels against your friends. Season 1 (Emperors of Rome) is free forever – jump right in.

HISTORY HAS NEVER BEEN THIS GRIPPING

Millions of people love history. But piecing it all together yourself is a grind: what actually matters? Where do you even start? And dry text with a few archaeological sketches won't build a world in your head.

HistoryBytes does. Every season is fully illustrated and pulls you into its own era. Forget dry dates and textbook boredom: experience how people in past eras really thought, feared, fought and lived.

6 SEASONS – A NEW ONE EVERY MONTH

Emperors of Rome, Viking Sagas, Echoes of Olympus, Pharaohs of Egypt, Whispers of the Samurai, Tales of Chivalry. Each with 200+ episodes and over 10 hours of play. And every new season is free for everyone for its launch week.

Ancient Rome, Vikings, Greek mythology, ancient Egypt, Samurai Japan and medieval knights: learning history has never been this much fun.

YOUR PATH THROUGH HISTORY

- Three-minute story episodes – perfect for your commute, your coffee break or the last few minutes before you crash
- A chest after every episode with trading cards, HistoPoints and boosters
- 3,600+ quiz questions – test your knowledge and earn stars
- Daily streak with daily rewards
- Solo Streak: how many can you get in a row? Every five correct answers earns a loot roll
- Arena: battles with your own deck, leagues and Arena chests
- Duels: challenge your friends to the same questions and see who knows more
- Friends: add friends, follow their progress and invite them via link – you both get 3 days of Premium
- Community events: unlock rewards together with all players
- Profile frames: earn exclusive frames and show them off
- Collection: cards for every person, place and event
- Your Knowledge: watch your knowledge grow with every episode
- Interactive map: history, right where it happened
- Zero ads in the app. Ever.

FOUNDER OFFER – FOR A LIMITED TIME

Lock in Lifetime Premium as one of the first players: pay once, access forever. Includes all trading cards from the first 6 seasons.

Pro tip: find a playlist that matches the season and let it hit.

Emperors, warriors, pharaohs – which season will be your first mastery? Download HistoryBytes now and write yourself into history.

All character depictions are stylized, AI-assisted illustrations.

## Key features

- Visually rich story episodes
- Interactive quizzes
- Arena mode for tactical challenges
- Collectible cards
- Interactive historical map
- Monthly new seasons

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Lifetime Pass | $349.00 | one-time |
| Family Founder VIP Deal | $199.00 | one-time |
| Founder Deal | $129.00 | one-time |
| Family Founder Deal | $249.00 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Stash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Hoard | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Treasure | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Chest | $99.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Vault | $199.99 | one-time |


## Is HistoryBytes safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess HistoryBytes.

## Is HistoryBytes legit?

HistoryBytes: History Quiz has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for HistoryBytes is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historybytes-history-quiz/id6773818458/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sehr gute App!

*2026-09-10*

Die Levels und der Aufbau der App sind echt gut gemacht. Top Design! Alles ist übersichtlich, motivierend und macht Spaß. Man kommt schnell voran und lernt dabei spielerisch. Klare Empfehlung!

**Developer response:** Hallo Tommy, vielen Dank für deine Bewertung! Schön zu lesen, dass dir der Aufbau und das Design gefallen und du schnell vorankommst. Genau so soll sich Lernen anfühlen. Viel Spaß weiterhin! Johannes von HistoryBytes

### 5/5 — Viel Info, schnell gelernt

*2026-09-07*

Die App ist perfekt für zwischendurch, die Lektionen sind kurzweilig und weil man aktiv spielt, statt nur zu lesen bleibt das Wissen echt hängen.

**Developer response:** Hi Paul, vielen Dank für deine Bewertung! Genau darum geht es uns: kurze Lektionen für zwischendurch, und durch das aktive Spielen bleibt das Wissen hängen. Schön, dass das bei dir so ankommt. Viel Spaß weiterhin! Johannes von HistoryBytes

## Frequently asked questions about HistoryBytes

### What is HistoryBytes?

HistoryBytes is an interactive app that makes learning history engaging through story campaigns, quizzes, and collectible cards. It focuses on how people lived, thought, and fought in different eras with visually rich episodes and tactical challenges.

### Is HistoryBytes free to download?

Yes, HistoryBytes is free to download and offers Season 1 (Emperors of Rome) for free. Additional content and features are available through in-app purchases, including a Lifetime Premium option.

### How often is new content added to HistoryBytes?

A brand new season is added to HistoryBytes every month, ensuring there is always fresh historical content to explore. The app currently has 6 seasons available at launch.

### What kind of historical periods does HistoryBytes cover?

HistoryBytes covers a variety of historical periods, including Emperors of Rome, Viking Sagas, Echoes of Olympus, Pharaohs of Egypt, Whispers of the Samurai, and Tales of Chivalry. Each season offers over 200 episodes and 10+ hours of gameplay.

### Does HistoryBytes have ads?

No, HistoryBytes promises zero in-game advertising. The app focuses on providing an uninterrupted learning and gaming experience for its users.

### What are the system requirements for HistoryBytes?

HistoryBytes is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is rated for ages 12+ and runs on the latest version, 1.0.24, which was last updated on September 12, 2026.

### Can I play HistoryBytes offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities. However, the mention of 'perfect for the train ride, coffee break' suggests it is designed for on-the-go use, which often implies offline functionality for such features.

### What is the Founder's Offer for HistoryBytes?

The Founder's Offer provides Lifetime Premium access for a one-time payment, granting permanent access to all content. This offer also includes all collectible cards from the first 6 seasons.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.38 — 2026-10-23

New in this update:
- Duels: challenge friends with the same questions
- Friends: find players, add friends, invite via link
- Invite friends: 3 days of Premium for both
- Community goal: unlock rewards together
- Profile frames: earn exclusive frames
- Leagues: see your rank in your league
- Inventory for your items
- Clearer awards and notification settings
- Fixed notification prompt texts

### 1.0.30 — 2026-10-22

Huge update!
- Duels: challenge friends with the same questions, with rematch and rewards
- Friends: find players, add friends, invite via link
- Invite friends: 3 days of Premium for both of you
- Community goal: unlock rewards together
- Profile frames: earn and show off exclusive frames
- Leagues: every league with its own ranking and your exact rank
- Fresh new look across the whole app, faster and smoother
- Episodes with a reward chest: cards, HistoPoints, boosters
- Daily streak with daily rewards
- Free events: new seasons free at launch and on special weekends, with live countdown
- Solo Streak: loot rolls, combo titles, new cards from the story
- Arena: new modes, Arena chest, new deck builder
- Play with known cards only or all your cards
- Inventory for unopened packs
- New knowledge file, clearer awards, notification settings
- Notifications take you straight to the right place
- Many optimizations

### 1.0.24 — 2026-09-12

- Fixed the Classic Arena timer display
- Fixed an issue where unreleased seasons in the Season Hub could show content from already-released seasons

### 1.0.22 — 2026-09-08

Ein Fehler wurde behoben, durch den beim Solo-Streak verdiente XP nicht gespeichert wurden. Außerdem Performance-Verbesserungen und weitere Fehlerbehebungen.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-07

Performance-Verbesserungen und Bugfixes.

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