KnowThyHistory vs Black Washington
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KnowThyHistory
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KnowThyHistory is an interactive app that gives an account of specific events in African American history. Each day, KnowThyHistory highlights African American achievements, icons, past and current events and more that have been and are presently significant to the world on this particular day in history.
Black Washington
Explore the rich history and contributions of Black communities in Washington State through stories, media, and historical sites. This educational resource features content on civil rights, arts, business, and influential individuals, with classroom tools available.
- Stories of community organizing
- Content on civil rights and arts
- Profiles of influential individuals
- Information on cultural spaces
- Educational resources for classrooms
- Multimedia content (read, watch, listen)
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Black Washington is the Washington State Historical Society’s ongoing initiative to commemorate the presence, contributions, and evolving impact of local Black communities. Read, watch, and listen to stories about community organizing, engaging in labor and operating business, striving for civil rights, achieving education, pursuing the arts, and overcoming adversity and racism. Explore the lives of iconic individuals, including business owners, faith leaders, politicians, journalists, dramatists, and musicians. Find cultural spaces, historic sites, and locations integral to Washington State’s Black communities. Black Washington is also an educational resource that can be used in the classroom. Click on the Educators” in the main menu to find curricula and other educational tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black Washington at none against KnowThyHistory's 6. Black Washington also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14). On price, ads 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. KnowThyHistory sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Black Washington asks for nothing beyond the download.
KnowThyHistory ships an update every 22 months, Black Washington every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KnowThyHistory | Black Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Briggs | CultureConnect LLC |
In-app purchases
KnowThyHistory
- Basic Plan2 variants$8.99
- Unlimited$14.99
- Unlimited Plan$14.99
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- Premium$45.99
- Premium Plan$45.99
Black Washington
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is KnowThyHistory free?
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