Comparison

HISTORY Vault vs Dragon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Dragon

Features
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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!

Screenshots

HISTORY Vault4 screens
Dragon4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HISTORY Vault ships an update monthly, Dragon every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HISTORY Vault versus Dragon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHISTORY VaultDragon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperA+E Global MediaEd 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

2 purchases

HISTORY Vault

Subscriptions2
  • History Vault7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • History Vault7 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Dragon

One-time3
  • 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

Questions

Is HISTORY Vault free?
HISTORY Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dragon free?
Dragon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HISTORY Vault or Dragon have ads?
Neither HISTORY Vault nor Dragon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HISTORY Vault or Dragon?
HISTORY Vault ships an update monthly, and Dragon every 3 days. Most recently, HISTORY Vault was updated on November 13, 2026 and Dragon on November 13, 2026.

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