# Coding User vs History Extra

The clearest difference is rating: History Extra at 4.8 against Coding User's 1.0. History Extra also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (32% vs 0%). Coding User's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coding User sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and History Extra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

History Extra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: History Extra has 376 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Coding User's written reviews are positive against 32% of History Extra's.

Coding User ships an update every 25 months, History Extra weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coding User | History Extra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-user/id1333588374/reviews) | **[4.8 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-extra-unlock-the-past/id1608050088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **376** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **31.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 43 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Papercut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120017500) | [Immediate Media Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/432100616) |

## What reviewers say

### Coding User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-user/id1333588374)

Access comprehensive guides and tutorials on coding and programming. Learn about Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi, and more with illustrated content from a leading tech publisher. Carry your coding knowledge with you anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step coding guides, Latest tech build publications, Illustrated content, Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi tutorials, Pocketmags account integration, Offline access recommended via Wi-Fi download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coding User | $9.99 | per year |
| Spring 2023 (id:704054) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Ma... (id:763560) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Python Manual (id:763563) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Linux Open Sour... (id:763562) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Linux, Tips, Ha... (id:764418) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coding for Begi... (id:764659) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi – ... (id:764715) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Ubuntu Manual (id:763561) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Python Manual (id:805973) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Linux Manual (id:805910) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Complete Raspbe... (id:805908) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Tr... (id:809261) | $9.99 | one-time |


### History Extra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-extra-unlock-the-past/id1608050088)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #137 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access a vast library of historical features, podcasts, and masterclasses written and presented by expert historians. Daily new content covers topics from ancient times to the Cold War, offering an accessible way to explore the past.

**Highlights:** Thousands of expert-written historical features, Daily new content including podcasts and masterclasses, Bookmark and save favorite articles, Listen to podcasts and watch video lectures, Explore topics from ancient history to the Cold War

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent content quality
- 👍 Informative and educational
- 👍 Great for history enthusiasts
- 👍 Reliable source for history
- 👍 Engaging articles and podcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and crashes
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Access issues for print subscribers
- 🐛 Paywall for most content
- 🐛 Subscription confusion

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes often
- Takes a while to load
- Sound cuts out after 30 seconds on videos
- No memory of where you left off in audio
- Video subtitles run for wrong videos

**Requested features**

- Playback speed adjustment
- Set timer for playback
- Queue podcast episodes
- Auto-play next episode
- Chronological list of podcasts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coding User free?

Coding User is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is History Extra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coding User or History Extra?

History Extra is rated higher. Coding User averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while History Extra averages 4.8 from 376 ratings.

### Do Coding User or History Extra have ads?

Coding User shows ads; History Extra does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coding User or History Extra?

Coding User ships an update every 25 months, and History Extra weekly. Most recently, Coding User was updated on September 10, 2026 and History Extra on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*