# HistoryFix vs Dirty Skull

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dirty Skull at none against HistoryFix's 2. Dirty Skull also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). HistoryFix's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HistoryFix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dirty Skull asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dirty Skull holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HistoryFix has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of HistoryFix's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dirty Skull's.

HistoryFix ships an update every 3 months, Dirty Skull every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HistoryFix | Dirty Skull |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historyfix/id1617564402/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirty-skull/id6761034588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [History Fix SVOD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617564404) | [Cole Jelinek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887429626) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Dirty Skull

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirty-skull/id6761034588)

This app serves as a companion for a Twitch community, offering real-time stream status, giveaway participation, and the ability to send sound effects. It also tracks user stats like doubloons and donation history, and provides moderator tools for managing the stream.

**Highlights:** Real-time stream status, Giveaway entry and notifications, Send soundbytes to stream, Track user stats and badges, Moderator tools for chat management, Quick links to social platforms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HistoryFix free?

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

### Is Dirty Skull free?

Dirty Skull is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HistoryFix or Dirty Skull?

Dirty Skull is rated higher. HistoryFix averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Dirty Skull averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HistoryFix or Dirty Skull have ads?

Neither HistoryFix nor Dirty Skull shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HistoryFix or Dirty Skull?

HistoryFix ships an update every 3 months, and Dirty Skull every 9 days. Most recently, HistoryFix was updated on November 7, 2026 and Dirty Skull on October 31, 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.*