Comparison

Codex History vs History Now

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Codex History

Features
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Explore history one day at a time. Codex History brings the past to life with curated events, fascinating biographies, and immersive story arcs — all free, no account required. WHAT HAPPENED TODAY? Discover real historical events, births, and deaths that happened on this exact date — sourced from Wikipedia and refreshed every day. Tap any event to read the full article. STORY ARCS Dive deep into history's greatest chapters: the Silk Road, the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, World War II, the Cold War, and more. Each arc is told through bite-sized cards you can read in minutes, then test yourself with a built-in quiz. SEARCH HISTORY Search across curated stories, your saved events, and Wikipedia's full article library — all from one place. SAVE & REVISIT Bookmark any event to your personal collection. Swipe to remove. Your saved events are always available offline. FEATURES • Today in History — events, births & deaths for any date • 13+ curated Story Arcs with quizzes • Full Wikipedia article search • Resume where you left off in every story • Best quiz score tracking • Daily reminder notifications • No ads. No account. No subscription. History is not just dates and names — it's the story of how the world became what it is. Start yours today.

About

History Now

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History Now brings the past to life. From the pyramids of Egypt to the fall of the Berlin Wall, explore thousands of years of human history through beautifully crafted lessons, interactive timelines, and challenging quizzes. What you'll discover: • 10 major historical eras — Ancient Civilizations, Classical Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Age of Exploration, Enlightenment, Age of Revolutions, World Wars, Cold War, and the Modern Era • 16 country histories — Egypt, Greece, Italy, Japan, China, India, France, UK, Germany, USA, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and South Africa • 26 interactive quizzes to test your knowledge • A visual timeline of key events from 3000 BC to today • Bookmark your favorite topics and track your reading progress Built for curious minds. Whether you're a student preparing for exams, a history enthusiast, or someone who wants to understand how the world got to where it is today — History Now is your pocket companion. No internet required. All content available offline.

Screenshots

Codex History2 screens
History Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Codex History at none against History Now's shown. History Now's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
Codex History versus History Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodex HistoryHistory Now
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJingling ZhuAmal TS

In-app purchases

None

Codex History

No in-app purchases

None

History Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codex History free?
Codex History is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is History Now free?
History Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codex History or History Now have ads?
History Now shows ads; Codex History does not.

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