Today in History: Factorium

Today in History: Factorium

Daily History Facts & Articles

223 ratings
11 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 6, 2023
  • July 9, 2026

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Discover daily historical facts and curated articles about significant events, inventions, and birthdays. Expand your general knowledge with short, well-researched stories designed for quick learning. Integrate a history widget for at-a-glance daily insights.

Daily historical facts
Curated educational articles
Short, well-researched stories
Historical events and birthdays
History widget for glanceable facts
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What's New in Today in History

2.0.30

July 9, 2026

A brand-new home screen widget! Your daily dose of history now comes in four sizes — from a compact glance to a full-screen spread on iPad. Just press and hold the widget to resize it. Also we tweaked following: - Tap "Read More" on the widget to open today's event - Fixed daily notifications not being delivered in some cases - Bug fixes and visual polish

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User reviews

Weak and not worth the money

This could be useful if it was more in-depth. The price is not worth the content

I want to know…

I’ve only been subscribed for a month, but this app has become a favorite. I love the in-depth “fact or two” of the day and look forward to it!
With that said, my concern is whether I will see new “facts” after I complete my first year, or will they just be repeated? My hope is that the app would present all new daily facts every year with no duplicates. Even better would be for the app to keep track of what was already presented to me so as never to offer up a duplicate.
If duplicates are in the future, I will then need to cancel. I’m hoping to get some clarification from the devs about this.
Also, what exactly happens when I thumb up 👍 or down 👎 a fact?
Thanks!!!
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for the thoughtful message — we’re really happy the app has become part of your daily routine. To clarify: with the current library, daily facts may repeat after a year. We’re actively working on expanding the collection, but we don’t want to promise a fully duplicate-free new set until it’s actually ready. The thumbs up/down helps us understand what kinds of facts people enjoy. Over time, that signal helps us show more of what users like and less of what they don’t. Thanks again for asking — feedback like this is very helpful as we plan what to improve next.

Interesting Stuff!

Big fan of the app so far. Covering a wide range of topics from engineering disasters to cultural evolutions of different subjects.

For the app maker: I’m having an issue with liking post. Whenever I click the “thumbs up” button at the bottom of the read, it always highlights and clicks the “thumbs down.” Could be just a visual bug and I’m actually likening it, but I’m not sure. Can you guys fix this. Fan of the writing and I don’t want to dislike by accident when I want to like.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for the kind words - we’re really glad you’re enjoying the app and the variety of topics! And thank you for catching that bug with the “thumbs up” button, we’ve identified the issue and will have it fixed in our next release, which is planned for next week. In the meantime, don’t worry - your likes are still being counted correctly even if the icon looks off. We really appreciate your feedback and support!

Facts are too obscure

Could be a good app, but the fact that they give our two random cure to be of really any use

Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Factorium aims to provide a variety of interesting facts from diverse areas, including notable events, inventions, famous birthdays, and more. We understand that some facts may feel more relevant or engaging than others, as everyone’s interests vary. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll keep it in mind as we continue to improve and expand our content. If you have specific suggestions or areas you’d like to see more focus on, feel free to share them with us!

Variety shadowed by birthdays.

The app is great, smooth and simple. Unfortunately I’ve been seeing lately a lot of birthdays were used as a historical fact. Mark twain and versace are the recent and I ponder, What is historical about their birth? Nothing. What they did in their life is historical!
Something historical that occurred today could have replaced mark twian or versace being born. And their success could have been put on the days they started their business or wrote his first big book. Unless the birth is the historical fact like the first quadruplets born.
There is so much history to be used that a simple birth of someone who became well known, famous or popular through an action or dedication years and years later shouldn’t be used.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you’re enjoying the app’s smooth and simple experience. You bring up an interesting point about how historical events are selected, and we truly appreciate your perspective. We aim to provide a mix of moments that celebrate influential individuals and significant events, and we’ll certainly take your suggestion into account as we continue to refine our content. Please know that we constantly add new events to keep things fresh and engaging. Thank you for helping us improve!

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FAQ

What does the Today in History: Factorium app do?

This app provides daily educational articles and interesting facts about historical events that occurred on the current day. It covers a range of topics including art, science, inventions, birthdays, and cultural milestones to help users expand their general knowledge.

What are the key features of Factorium?

Key features include daily curated articles with historical facts, short and well-researched stories for quick learning, information on historical events, inventions, and famous birthdays. It also offers a history widget to display today's event at a glance.

How is Factorium monetized?

The app is free to download and use, but it includes in-app purchases. It also displays advertisements, indicating a 'free with in-app purchases' monetization model.

Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for individuals who are interested in history, want to expand their general knowledge, and enjoy learning something new every day. It's suitable for anyone looking for an easy and enjoyable way to explore historical events.

Can I see historical facts without opening the app?

Yes, the app offers a history widget that can be added to your device. This widget allows you to see today's historical event at a glance without needing to open the Factorium application.