# HISTORY vs ChuckleChat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChuckleChat at 100% against HISTORY's 49%. ChuckleChat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). HISTORY's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

HISTORY is free to download; ChuckleChat costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ChuckleChat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HISTORY has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of HISTORY's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChuckleChat's.

HISTORY ships an update every 4 weeks, ChuckleChat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HISTORY | ChuckleChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-shows-and-documentaries/id576009463/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chucklechat/id6476741948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 113 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) | [Scherer Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683050110) |

## What reviewers say

### HISTORY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-shows-and-documentaries/id576009463)

Stream a vast library of popular HISTORY TV series and documentaries. Watch full episodes, catch up on seasons, and access exclusive clips. Create a profile to continue watching across devices.

**Highlights:** Watch full episodes and clips, Catch up on entire seasons, Exclusive clips and deleted scenes, Create a user profile, Continue watching on any device, Discover new documentary events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fascinating mystery
- 👍 Diligent and dedicated team
- 🎉 Exciting new discoveries
- 🙌 Integrity and care for the work
- 📺 Enjoyable to watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Slow progress
- 🚨 Frequent commercial breaks
- 🐛 Streaming issues and glitches
- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🔒 Limited access without cable subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Video and audio desynchronization
- Unexpected playback interruptions
- Inability to resume from last watched position
- Freezing and crashing during commercials

**Requested features**

- Faster release of new episodes
- Offline viewing option
- Ability to cast to TV
- Subscription-based access without cable
- Improved streaming reliability


### ChuckleChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chucklechat/id6476741948)

Engage in humorous conversations with an AI chatbot that specializes in delivering dad jokes. Enjoy a unique entertainment experience with a dedicated joke-telling bot.

**Highlights:** AI-powered chatbot, Dad joke specialist, Interactive chat experience, Entertainment focused

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HISTORY free?

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

### Is ChuckleChat free?

ChuckleChat costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HISTORY or ChuckleChat?

ChuckleChat is rated higher. HISTORY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while ChuckleChat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HISTORY or ChuckleChat have ads?

HISTORY shows ads; ChuckleChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, HISTORY or ChuckleChat?

HISTORY ships an update every 4 weeks, and ChuckleChat every 5 days. Most recently, HISTORY was updated on November 6, 2026 and ChuckleChat on November 4, 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.*