# HISTORY vs Ephemerality

The clearest difference is ads: Ephemerality at none against HISTORY's shown. Ephemerality also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HISTORY's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ephemerality 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.

HISTORY ships an update every 4 weeks, Ephemerality every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HISTORY | Ephemerality |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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/ephemerality/id6757105307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) | [Justin Neuman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859103444) |

## 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


### Ephemerality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephemerality/id6757105307)

This app provides a private space to capture and preserve fleeting moments using text or photos. It encourages quiet attention and reflection without social media pressures or productivity demands. Users can revisit memories, add reflections, and choose to share or export their captured experiences.

**Highlights:** Capture moments with text or photos, Dictate entries instead of typing, Browse archive by time, Search personal entries, Add reflections to moments, Generate shareable cards, Export all data, Optional anonymous sharing to public pool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HISTORY free?

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

### Is Ephemerality free?

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

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

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

### Do HISTORY or Ephemerality have ads?

HISTORY shows ads; Ephemerality does not.

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

HISTORY ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ephemerality every 8 months. Most recently, HISTORY was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ephemerality on October 30, 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.*