# History Hit vs 4VR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: History Hit at 86% against 4VR's 4%. History Hit also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 4VR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. History Hit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. 4VR asks for nothing beyond the download.

History Hit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: History Hit has 1.2K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of History Hit's written reviews are positive against 4% of 4VR's.

History Hit ships an update every 2 months, 4VR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | History Hit | 4VR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-hit/id1303668247/reviews)** | [1.2 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4vr/id1391573417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 4.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hit Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1303668246) | [Channel 4](https://appshunter.io/developer/385532930) |

## What reviewers say

### History Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-hit/id1303668247)

Access an extensive library of history documentaries, original films, and expert interviews. Enjoy ad-free podcasts and download content to watch offline. New programs are added weekly for history enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of history documentaries, Exclusive original films, Interviews with top historians, Ad-free history podcasts, Downloadable content for offline viewing, New programs added weekly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History Hit Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| History Hit Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent content and presenters
- 🎓 Wide range of historical topics
- 🔍 In-depth and well-researched documentaries
- 🎧 Engaging and informative podcasts
- 🔒 Ad-free listening experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty navigating and finding content
- 🔑 Issues with account management and password resets
- 📱 Inconsistent app performance and functionality
- 🌍 Limited coverage of non-British/European history

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and inability to access content
- Podcast playback problems and missing episodes
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Improved search and browsing functionality
- Ability to create playlists and save favorites
- Closed captions/subtitles for all videos
- Cross-device syncing and offline viewing/listening
- Expanded coverage of global historical topics


### 4VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4vr/id1391573417)

Explore immersive content from Channel 4. Experience a new way to engage with television through virtual reality and augmented reality features.

**Highlights:** Immersive content, Virtual reality experiences, Augmented reality features, Channel 4 exclusive content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is History Hit free?

History Hit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 4VR free?

4VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, History Hit or 4VR?

History Hit is rated higher. History Hit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while 4VR averages 1.2 from 105 ratings.

### Do History Hit or 4VR have ads?

Neither History Hit nor 4VR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, History Hit or 4VR?

History Hit ships an update every 2 months, and 4VR every 4 months. Most recently, History Hit was updated on November 2, 2026 and 4VR on October 23, 2026.

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