# DocuBay vs HistoryFix

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HistoryFix at 94% against DocuBay's 40%. HistoryFix also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1). DocuBay's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DocuBay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

HistoryFix holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of DocuBay's written reviews are positive against 94% of HistoryFix's.

DocuBay ships an update monthly, HistoryFix every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DocuBay | HistoryFix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docubay-watch-documentaries/id1458102898/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historyfix/id1617564402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Docubay Media Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459476645) | [History Fix SVOD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617564404) |

## What reviewers say

### DocuBay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docubay-watch-documentaries/id1458102898)

Stream a vast collection of award-winning documentaries across diverse categories like crime, nature, and history. Enjoy curated playlists, daily new releases, and offline viewing options. Discover insightful content for free or with premium membership.

**Highlights:** Categorized documentary library (Bays), Curated LIVE Channel, Short documentary previews (DocuBytes), Daily new releases, Monthly featured film (DocBuster), Offline viewing via download, Favorites and Watchlist management

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| OneTribe Membership | $29.99 | per year |


### 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 DocuBay free?

DocuBay 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, DocuBay or HistoryFix?

HistoryFix is rated higher. DocuBay averages 4.1 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while HistoryFix averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do DocuBay or HistoryFix have ads?

Neither DocuBay nor HistoryFix shows ads.

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

DocuBay ships an update monthly, and HistoryFix every 3 months. Most recently, DocuBay was updated on October 25, 2026 and HistoryFix on October 21, 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.*