# History Pointer vs MagicPolygon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MagicPolygon at 80% against History Pointer's 24%. MagicPolygon also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.5). History Pointer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MagicPolygon is free to download; History Pointer costs $4.99 up front. MagicPolygon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. History Pointer asks for nothing beyond the download.

MagicPolygon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of History Pointer's written reviews are positive against 80% of MagicPolygon's.

History Pointer ships an update every 5 months, MagicPolygon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | History Pointer | MagicPolygon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-pointer/id463895470/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicpolygon-story-creator/id1503613327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 168 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Geographics](https://appshunter.io/developer/286844996) | [MagicPolygon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503613326) |

## What reviewers say

### History Pointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-pointer/id463895470)

Discover over 100,000 historic sites across the US with this app. Explore locations near you or plan road trips, with integrated maps and Wikipedia excerpts. An augmented reality view helps you find and navigate to these significant places.

**Highlights:** National Register of Historic Places database, Location-based site discovery, Road trip planning, Multiple map views (Apple, USGS, NOAA), Wikipedia excerpts and links, Augmented Reality (AR) identification and navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MagicPolygon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicpolygon-story-creator/id1503613327)

Create, narrate, record, and share animated stories in any language. Engage children with vibrant tales or let their imagination run wild. Connect with distant family or use it for educational purposes with school registration features.

**Highlights:** Create animated stories, Narrate and record stories, Share stories with others, Live-stream stories, School registration for teachers, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| School Subscription - Annual | $399.99 | per year |
| School Subscription - Annual | $399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is History Pointer free?

History Pointer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MagicPolygon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, History Pointer or MagicPolygon?

MagicPolygon is rated higher. History Pointer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while MagicPolygon averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do History Pointer or MagicPolygon have ads?

Neither History Pointer nor MagicPolygon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, History Pointer or MagicPolygon?

History Pointer ships an update every 5 months, and MagicPolygon every 3 weeks. Most recently, History Pointer was updated on September 25, 2026 and MagicPolygon on September 27, 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.*