# Today In History Lite Edition — Top historical events, daily.

> Daily historical facts, events, births, deaths, holidays, quotes, and images. (iPhone/iPad app by Downshift LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-in-history-lite-edition/id312028719 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Downshift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/298005557)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 877 App Store ratings · 189 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-in-history-lite-edition/id312028719/reviews.md

## What is Today In History Lite Edition?

Today in History is the BEST way to get key facts about iconic global events and fun facts from across the centuries, delivered right to your mobile device. Our reminders will make sure you're never out of the loop.

Created for History, trivia, and knowledge lovers. Get all the important events of the day or narrow your selection down to one of our specific categories: Events, Births, Deaths, Holidays, and more…

We bring you the most important, epic, and memorable moments in History.

*** Find wisdom in quotes from historical figures.

*** Immerse yourself in the images that capture historical events as they happened.

*** Feel the emotion of the headlines that made the world stop and take notice.

By experiencing historical events from a variety of angles, you'll gain a new perspective on their importance and new insights into the people who shaped the history of our world.

----- GREAT FUN FOR EVERYONE -----

· Check it in the morning to get your brain pumping to start the day!
· Post your favorite fun facts to blogs and social media for inspiration and perspective!
· Share your favorite events and educate your friends and family!
· Challenge coworkers and friends with historical trivia!

----- TOP FEATURES -----

· Quote of the day: Timeless wisdom from iconic historical figures.
· Images: Visual representation of every event, headline, and Quote.
· Headlines: Details on significant events that have shaped our world.

----- PRO -----

For the ultimate history fans, we are adding the ability to support the future development of TIH and other educational products with our TIH Pro subscription, only $1.99/month.

Even if you don't subscribe, we appreciate your support. You inspire us to make more great apps like Today in History!Even if you don't subscribe we appreciate your support greatly. You inspire us to make more great apps like Today in History!

## Key features

- Daily historical events
- Quotes from historical figures
- Images of historical events
- Historical headlines
- Categorized event selection
- Daily reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TIH - Supporter Subscription | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 189)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-in-history-lite-edition/id312028719/reviews.md

### 5/5 — We must learn.

*2026-05-07, version 5.0.14*

History cannot repeat itself and we learn by our shared past

### 5/5 — Fun and educational!

*2025-12-25, version 5.0.14*

I love that the app aggregates so much cool information. It’s an interesting way to learn more about our world and greater society

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2024-09-19, version 5.0.14*

Great information and events

### 3/5 — Could be better

*2024-08-31, version 5.0.14*

I read it every day, and have done for several years. I therefore know what I’m talking about when I say it can get boring. Some days I’m like “not again, that was on last year.” Come on, give us some variety!

### 4/5 — Love it!

*2024-07-02*

I use it to see historical birth dates. Also for sending birthday wishes to younger generations to “tweak” them to look up further historical facts that occurred on their birth date.

### 4/5 — Today in History

*2024-04-16, version 5.0.14*

I like this app a lot. It gives me a lot of information about the past and the now. I love history! So if you love history, then this is the app for you!

### 5/5 — Very Informative

*2024-01-02, version 5.0.14*

Learning things I never knew.

### 5/5 — Today history

*2023-09-06, version 5.0.14*

I love how it reminds you of different people and events!

### 5/5 — Mac

*2023-08-28, version 5.0.14*

Great app, easy to use

### 5/5 — Fun history

*2023-05-28, version 5.0.14*

My Cousin and I like seeing what happened and then discussing what we remember reading about and what happened in our life time

## Frequently asked questions about Today In History Lite Edition

### What does Today In History Lite Edition do?

This app delivers key facts about iconic global events, births, deaths, and holidays directly to your mobile device. It aims to provide users with daily insights into history through various media.

### What are the main features of this app?

Key features include a daily quote from historical figures, images that visually represent events, and headlines detailing significant historical moments. Users can also select specific categories of historical information.

### Is Today In History Lite Edition free to use?

The Lite Edition of the app is free to download and use. There is an optional Pro subscription available for $1.99/month for users who wish to support future development.

### Who is this app intended for?

The app is designed for individuals who love history, trivia, and general knowledge. It's also great for those who want to start their day with engaging facts or share interesting historical tidbits with others.

### How can I use the historical facts from the app?

You can use the facts to start your day with engaging content, share them on social media or blogs for inspiration, or challenge friends and family with historical trivia. The app also provides reminders to keep you informed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.14 — 2020-09-10

Various enhancements and bug fixes.

### 5.0.13 — 2020-08-23

Various enhancements and bug fixes.

### 5.0.12 — 2020-08-19

- Easier to go to wikipedia links.

And as always… Various enhancements and bug fixes.

### 5.0.11 — 2020-04-15

Some updates to the stability of the application
And as always… Various enhancements and bug fixes.

### 5.0.9 — 2020-03-17

Tweaks to our In-app Purchases.
And as always… various bug fixes and enhancements.

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