# HISTORY Vault vs GunShow.App

The clearest difference is rating: GunShow.App at 5.0 against HISTORY Vault's 3.9. GunShow.App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). HISTORY Vault's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HISTORY Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GunShow.App asks for nothing beyond the download.

GunShow.App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HISTORY Vault has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HISTORY Vault ships an update monthly, GunShow.App every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HISTORY Vault | GunShow.App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-vault/id1076619087/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunshowapp/id1498913697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 101 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) | [Sean Turner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450246745) |

## What reviewers say

### HISTORY Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-vault/id1076619087)

Explore thousands of documentaries and specials about history, from ancient times to modern conflicts. Watch full-length, commercial-free videos on demand, with new content added weekly. Access classic series and discover the events and people that shaped our world.

**Highlights:** Thousands of documentaries and specials, Commercial-free viewing, New videos added weekly, Classic HISTORY Channel series, No TV provider needed, On-demand streaming

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History Vault | $5.99 | per month |
| History Vault | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content
- 🚀 Interesting documentaries
- 👍 Variety of historical topics
- 👍 Reasonable subscription price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Streaming and downloading issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across devices
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Billing and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login and password reset problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Inconsistent content availability

**Requested features**

- Add more recent and popular shows
- Improve search and navigation
- Implement resume playback and favorites
- Add Chromecast/casting support
- Provide multi-language options


### GunShow.App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunshowapp/id1498913697)

Find local gun and knife shows with dates, times, and locations. Get promoter details and directions directly to the event on your device.

**Highlights:** Gun and knife show listings, Dates, times, and locations, Promoter information, In-app directions, Local event finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HISTORY Vault free?

HISTORY Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GunShow.App free?

GunShow.App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HISTORY Vault or GunShow.App?

GunShow.App is rated higher. HISTORY Vault averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while GunShow.App averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do HISTORY Vault or GunShow.App have ads?

GunShow.App shows ads; HISTORY Vault does not.

### Which is updated more often, HISTORY Vault or GunShow.App?

HISTORY Vault ships an update monthly, and GunShow.App every 27 months. Most recently, HISTORY Vault was updated on October 26, 2026 and GunShow.App on October 18, 2026.

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