# TracesOfWar

> Global war history and battlefield tour discovery app. (iPhone/iPad app by Stichting Informatie Wereldoorlog Twee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracesofwar/id1631126387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stichting Informatie Wereldoorlog Twee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631126389)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracesofwar/id1631126387/reviews.md

## What is TracesOfWar?

Looking for reliable information or facts about World War Two and other wars or conflicts? Do you want to create your own battlefield tour? TracesOfWar helps you navigate and discover war related historical locations around the world!

TracesOfWar is a STIWOT project. STIWOT, established in the Netherlands, is short for STichting Informatie WereldOorlog Twee or Foundation for information on World War Two, which concerns itself with the free distribution of information on WW2 and other historic wars, predominantly through the internet. The main subject is the history of global warfare, told from military, political and social viewpoints.

TracesOfWar is entirely produced and updated by an international team of about 90+ enthusiastic volunteers. Contributors to the website are independent and have no connection with political ideas of movements whatsoever.

## Key features

- Discover war historical locations
- Create battlefield tours
- WW2 and other war information
- Military, political, social viewpoints
- Volunteer-driven content

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracesofwar/id1631126387/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App Don’t Work

*2025-09-09, version 1.0.11 Pictures fix*

Such a shame. Until recently the app worked fine and I learned so much…suddenly it no longer works, no maps load..☹️

### 1/5 — Never loads

*2025-09-07, version 1.0.11 Pictures fix*

The map never loads always a white screen.

### 1/5 — Map not loading

*2025-08-02, version 1.0.11 Pictures fix*

I used this years ago and it worked great, but now the map won't load after redownloading.

### 5/5 — Really informative, interesting app

*2025-05-29, version 1.0.11 Pictures fix*

Really interesting app, loads quickly, lots of detail. Great for history buffs.

### 1/5 — The app doesn’t work

*2025-01-19, version 1.0.11 Pictures fix*

Was looking forward to using this app after seeing a video about it, unfortunately it does not load anything and the website just says error

### 5/5 — Best Military History App

*2024-10-29*

I use this app like a traveler would use trip adviser. You can search a city, It has a map. You can search for specific locals, museums, monuments, cemeteries, stumbling stones and more. There is a brief description, maybe photos or a YouTube link. I can’t say enough good things about his app. It is one of my go to travel planning tools..

## Frequently asked questions about TracesOfWar

### What is TracesOfWar?

TracesOfWar is an app that helps you discover historical war locations around the world and create your own battlefield tours. It provides facts and information about World War Two and other conflicts from military, political, and social perspectives.

### Is TracesOfWar free to use?

Yes, TracesOfWar is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What kind of historical information does TracesOfWar offer?

TracesOfWar focuses on the history of global warfare, including World War Two and other conflicts. It presents information from military, political, and social viewpoints.

### Who develops TracesOfWar?

TracesOfWar is developed by an international team of over 90 enthusiastic volunteers associated with the STIWOT project. Contributors are independent and do not align with any political ideas or movements.

### On which devices can I use TracesOfWar?

TracesOfWar is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is TracesOfWar updated?

The app was last updated on February 26, 2024, with version 1.0.11 addressing picture fixes. The content is continuously produced and updated by volunteers.

### What is the age rating for TracesOfWar?

TracesOfWar has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience interested in historical content.

### What is the user sentiment for TracesOfWar?

TracesOfWar has received excellent user feedback, with an average rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, indicating high user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-09

New
• Search results and favorites can now be shown on the map
• New setting to disable auto-locating on app start

Improvements
• Search now matches whole words (no more odd results)
• Fixed several map zoom crashes
• Cluster bubbles and POI pins render more reliably
• Fixed flags/thumbnails disappearing from lists
• Fixed Explore screen occasionally getting stuck after extended use
• Improved dark mode text readability

Nieuw
• Zoekresultaten en favorieten kunnen op de kaart getoond worden
• Nieuwe instelling om automatisch naar je locatie gaan bij opstarten uit te zetten

Verbeteringen
• Zoeken matcht nu op het hele woord (geen rare resultaten meer)
• Diverse crashes bij inzoomen op de kaart opgelost
• Cluster-bubbels en POI-pins worden betrouwbaarder weergegeven
• Verdwijnende vlaggen/thumbnails in lijsten opgelost
• Explore-scherm dat na lang gebruik kon vastlopen — opgelost
• Tekstkleuren in donkere modus verbeterd

### 1.0.11 Pictures fix — 2024-02-26

Finally we have been able to fix all the issues with pictures not showing. Everything should be in normal working order now!

### 1.0.10 — 2023-12-04

New stability upgrade

### 1.0.9 — 2023-05-29

Updated infrastructure and backbone to ensure longterm stability.

### 1.0.8 — 2022-09-01

Added close button to sight popup preview card on the map view. Now works on all Apple devices.

## Apps similar to TracesOfWar

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Weimar+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weimar-plus/id1457546709) | 4.5 (87) | Free | Education |
| [Extermination Camp Treblinka 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extermination-camp-treblinka-2/id1483386854) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Education |
| [The Berlin Wall](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-berlin-wall/id453037843) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Education |
| [Bois Jacques Bastogne](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bois-jacques-bastogne/id1463959587) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education |
| [MauAR - Berlin Wall](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mauar-berlin-wall/id1439084007) | 5.0 (12) | Free | Education |
| [Battle Maps: America’s Wars](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-maps-americas-wars/id1419862907) | 3.9 (28) | Free | Education |

## Related topics

[historical war tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/historical-war-tracker)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-09.*
