HISTORY Vault vs Dragon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HISTORY Vault
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.
- Thousands of documentaries and specials
- Commercial-free viewing
- New videos added weekly
- Classic HISTORY Channel series
- No TV provider needed
- On-demand streaming
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Now with over 2,000 videos – HISTORY Channel brings you thousands of documentaries and specials exploring the events and people that shaped our world, from ancient empires to modern warfare, all commercial-free. Watch commercial-free, full-length videos with no TV provider needed. New videos are added weekly, featuring everything from ancient civilizations and World Wars to space exploration. Plus your favorite classic HISTORY Channel series. Watch: • America: The Story of Us • Days That Shaped America • The Men Who Built America • Founding Fathers • Ice Road Truckers And many more! Note: HISTORY Vault content is only available to stream in the United States. Free Trial is only valid for first-time subscribers. Video can only be streamed in the U.S. and U.S. Territories. Payment is charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal by visiting Account Settings on your device. If you turn off auto-renew during the current subscription period, your subscription will be canceled for the subsequent period. Please visit support.historyvault.com if you are experiencing any issues. Terms of Use: http://www.aenetworks.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.aenetworks.com/privacy
Dragon
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Dragon Dice: The Ultimate RPG Companion Step into the tavern, pull up a chair, and let the fate of your next campaign rest in your hands. Whether you are striking down a red dragon, picking a masterfully crafted lock, or rolling for initiative in a crowded dungeon, Dragon Dice delivers the raw grit and thrill of tabletop gaming straight to your device. Leave the plastic behind, or back up your favorite set, with a digital dice roller designed by adventurers, for adventurers. FEATURES TO FUEL YOUR ADVENTURE: The Full Arsenal: Instantly roll any standard polyhedral die required for your favorite RPG systems, including D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, and the legendary D20. Horde Rolling Made Easy: Need to cast a high-level Fireball? Scale up your dice pool seamlessly to roll multiple dice at the exact same time. Calculate with Precision: Easily add or subtract custom stat modifiers to your pool. Your final total is calculated instantly, complete with a detailed breakdown so you can track exactly how your dice landed. Immersive Fantasy Aesthetic: Game in style with a beautifully crafted, thematic interface that feels right at home next to your character sheets and miniatures. Fate in a Shake: Want that authentic, physical feel? Turn on the Shake to Roll feature in your settings to cast your dice with a flick of your wrist. Never Lose Focus: Don't let a sleeping screen ruin a clutch moment. Toggle the Stay Awake setting to keep your digital dice tray active and ready throughout the entire gaming session. HOW TO PLAY: Tap your chosen polyhedral die. Set your dice count and add your character's modifiers. Smash the ROLL button (or if enabled in settings, shake your device) and let the fates decide your destiny! Your next great adventure is just a roll away. Download Dragon Dice today and let the critical hits commence!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dragon at every 3 days against HISTORY Vault's monthly. HISTORY Vault's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HISTORY Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Dragon sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HISTORY Vault ships an update monthly, Dragon every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | HISTORY Vault | Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A+E Global Media | Ed Wied |
Bugs and requests
HISTORY Vault
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and password reset problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Inconsistent content availability
Requested features
5 requests- Add more recent and popular shows
- Improve search and navigation
- Implement resume playback and favorites
- Add Chromecast/casting support
- Provide multi-language options
Dragon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HISTORY Vault
- History Vault7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- History Vault7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Dragon
- Tip your tavern host a mug of ale$0.99
- Tip your tavern host a hearty meal$2.99
- Tip your tavern host a feast$4.99









