# Chronicle vs Sorting History

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sorting History at 33 against Chronicle's 2. Sorting History also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Chronicle's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chronicle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sorting History sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chronicle against 5.0 for Sorting History. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sorting History has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Chronicle ships an update every 2 weeks, Sorting History every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chronicle | Sorting History |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-the-timeline-game/id6759227220/reviews)** | [5.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-history/id6760428599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Eitan Shvimmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872146673) | [Empty Cup Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884407457) |

## What reviewers say

### Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-the-timeline-game/id6759227220)

Arrange historical events in chronological order in this engaging timeline trivia game. Test your knowledge across various categories and difficulty levels, building streaks and improving your score. It's a fun and addictive way to learn history.

**Highlights:** Arrange historical events chronologically, Multiple categories and difficulty levels, Clean, museum-style design, Drag-and-drop gameplay, Score tracking and streak system, Classic and Premium game modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


### Sorting History

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-history/id6760428599)

Test your knowledge of historical events by placing them on a growing timeline. Features over 1,200 events across 12 categories, with a new daily challenge. Offers various game modes and learning options for an engaging educational experience.

**Highlights:** Place historical events on a timeline, Over 1,200 events in 12 categories, Daily Challenge mode, Learning Mode with spaced repetition, Multiple game modes (Friendly, Competitive, Expert), Offline play, Pass & Play and Network Play for multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer | $1.99 | per month |
| Historian | $2.99 | per month |
| Explorer | $9.99 | per year |
| Historian | $14.99 | per year |
| Explorer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Historian | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chronicle free?

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

### Is Sorting History free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chronicle or Sorting History?

Chronicle is rated higher. Chronicle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sorting History averages 5.0 from 33 ratings.

### Do Chronicle or Sorting History have ads?

Both Chronicle and Sorting History show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chronicle or Sorting History?

Chronicle ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sorting History every 6 days. Most recently, Chronicle was updated on October 9, 2026 and Sorting History on October 28, 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.*