LocoPast: The History Map

LocoPast: The History Map

Explore History All Around You

4 ratings
15 reviews
$4.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 25, 2026
  • August 26, 2026

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Discover the hidden history of any location on Earth. This app transforms your surroundings into an interactive map of past events, from battles and inventions to cultural movements and scandals. Explore stories connected to real places, turning ordinary locations into gateways to the past.

Discover historical events near your location
Explore any place globally
Interactive history map
Travel through centuries of events
Open source articles for context
View events linked to real places
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What's New in LocoPast

2.0

August 26, 2026

The latest version of LocoPast, now with 3.5m+ historical stories, sites and events, includes a number of improvements to the experience. Whenever you move the map, rather than automatically scanning for additional stories, we give you the choice as to whether you would like to search the new area. Searches are also cached so you can build out the stories, rather than starting a fresh search each time. As always, thank you for the incredible support and feedback. We hope you are enjoying exploring the history, near you and across the world, with LocoPast.

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User reviews

Quite good but had bugs and gaps

I could be using the app wrong, but sites seem to appear, change and disappear randomly. Quite a few sites appear to be in the wrong place and even change. For instance Cray Wanderers football pitch is near where I live. The first time I saw it on the map it was described as Thamesmead FC. The second time I saw it on the map it was described as Erith FC…. The summary for the town I live in talks about interesting local history, like the oldest house in the town, but the same historical sites aren’t shown on the map. Category filtering is odd. You look at an area on the map, select a category like Battles and War. You then move the map and no new sites are shown. If you change the category to something else then change it back to Battles and War new sites appear. I selected Trafalgar Square in London and the Battles and War category and things like the Cabinet war rooms aren’t shown. I scrolled the map down to Downing Street, selected the Politics and Power category and 10 Downing Street isn’t shown. I changed the category to “Everything” and it still wasn’t shown. I centred the map back on where I live - scrolled the map to Downing Street again and now it’s shown. It could be something to do with the zoom level on the map, but all a bit odd.


Update - great response from the Developer and looking forward to the update.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your feedback and for trying out LocoPast. We’re really sorry that your experience hasn’t been as good as it could be. We’ve taken your feedback on board and have been working on an update to improve this experience. The new version has just been submitted to Apple for review, which typically means it should be available within the next 1-2 days. In the current version, every time you move the map, we automatically search for a new batch of historical results. In the new version, moving the map won’t automatically trigger a new search. Instead, you’ll have the option to search when you want to, and the results will build on what you’ve already seen rather than replacing the existing list. This means that historical sites and stories you’ve previously discovered won’t disappear. In an area like central London, there’s an incredible amount of rich history, so your zoom level can also affect which results are displayed. However, we’re hopeful that the new update will make the overall experience much more intuitive and enjoyable. Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback - it’s genuinely helpful.

Great app

Such a good app if you are a history buff, but for me the background map is too light in colour, is there a way to change the map?

Quite good but had bugs and gaps

I could be using the app wrong, but sites seem to appear, change and disappear randomly. Quite a few sites appear to be in the wrong place and even change. For instance Cray Wanderers football pitch is near where I live. The first time I saw it on the map it was described as Thamesmead FC. The second time I saw it on the map it was described as Erith FC…. The summary for the town I live in talks about interesting local history, like the oldest house in the town, but the same historical sites aren’t shown on the map. Category filtering is odd. You look at an area on the map, select a category like Battles and War. You then move the map and no new sites are shown. If you change the category to something else then change it back to Battles and War new sites appear. I selected Trafalgar Square in London and the Battles and War category and things like the Cabinet war rooms aren’t shown. I scrolled the map down to Downing Street, selected the Politics and Power category and 10 Downing Street isn’t shown. I changed the category to “Everything” and it still wasn’t shown. I centred the map back on where I live - scrolled the map to Downing Street again and now it’s shown. It could be something to do with the zoom level on the map, but all a bit odd.
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Fantastic

What a fantastic App for keeping local memories and history alive.

Great customer service when you contact them with a recommendation.

Worth every penny and more.

Response from developer

Thanks so much for this kind and generous feedback! Delighted to hear you're enjoying using LocoPast. Happy history hunting!

Elvisfan57

Really enjoying this app came upon it due to facebook showing it , really enjoyable to find history of so many enjoyable places that I’ve visited and some that I haven’t yet . Told me history of some places that I’ve lived in and wasn’t aware of. Great to find so much information on areas all over the world. Nice one developers .
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for this feedback! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying using LocoPast and as every are incredibly grateful for your review. Happy history hunting!

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FAQ

What is LocoPast?

LocoPast transforms the world into an interactive map of human history. It allows you to discover historical events that happened exactly where you are or anywhere else on Earth, revealing the stories behind landscapes, cities, and communities.

What kind of historical events can I find with LocoPast?

You can explore a wide range of events including battles, revolutions, inventions, cultural movements, scandals, architecture, natural disasters, and much more, all linked to specific locations.

Can I use LocoPast to learn about history in places I'm not currently in?

Yes, LocoPast allows you to explore any place in the world. You can browse a global, interactive history map and travel through centuries of events connected to real locations.

Does LocoPast offer more information about the historical events?

Yes, LocoPast provides open source articles for deeper context and further reading on the historical events you discover, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding.

What is the price of LocoPast?

LocoPast is a paid application with a price of $4.99.

What is the age rating for LocoPast?

LocoPast has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

How often is LocoPast updated?

The latest version of LocoPast is 1.6, and it was last updated on July 8, 2026. Updates typically occur to improve features and content.

What devices is LocoPast available on?

LocoPast is available on mobile devices. Specific platform compatibility (iOS/Android) is not detailed but it is designed for mobile exploration.