# OVID vs HistoryFix

The clearest difference is monetization model: HistoryFix at free with in-app purchases against OVID's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OVID sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and HistoryFix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for OVID against 4.8 for HistoryFix. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of OVID's written reviews are positive against 94% of HistoryFix's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OVID | HistoryFix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovid/id1454730540/reviews) | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historyfix/id1617564402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 94.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Docuseek, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454730539) | [History Fix SVOD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617564404) |

## What reviewers say

### OVID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovid/id1454730540)

Discover a curated selection of independent documentaries, art-house films, and global cinema. This subscription service offers unique titles not found on other platforms, with new content added monthly. Enjoy high-quality independent films and television series.

**Highlights:** Curated streaming for indie films, Documentaries and global cinema, Art-house film collection, Exclusive titles not on other platforms, 20-35 new films added monthly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OVID Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| OVID Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| OVID.tv - 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| OVID.tv - 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| OVID.tv - 1299 | $12.99 | one-time |
| OVID.tv - 1499 | $14.99 | one-time |


### HistoryFix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historyfix/id1617564402)

Access a vast library of history-themed videos, including documentaries, biographies, and narrative features. Enjoy exclusive content, offline viewing, and ad-free streaming. Discover untold stories and gain new perspectives on historical events.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming of unique history content, Exclusive documentaries and biographies, Offline viewing via download, Ad-free streaming experience, Expert commentaries and behind-the-scenes footage, Content added regularly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HistoryFix Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| HistoryFix Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OVID free?

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

### Is HistoryFix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OVID or HistoryFix?

OVID and HistoryFix are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41 and 18 ratings respectively.

### Do OVID or HistoryFix have ads?

Neither OVID nor HistoryFix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OVID or HistoryFix?

OVID ships an update every 3 months, and HistoryFix every 3 months. Most recently, OVID was updated on September 19, 2026 and HistoryFix on September 3, 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.*