Comparison

Codex History vs What Happened Today.

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

What Happened Today.

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Every day has a story. What Happened Today? opens a quiet, beautiful window onto this day in history — the events, births, deaths, and holidays that shaped the date you're living right now, drawn from Wikipedia's On This Day archive. No noise, no ads — just history, elegantly told. WHAT YOU GET, FREE • On This Day, every day — events, births, deaths and holidays for any date • Read the full story — a built-in reader with estimated read time and a resume bookmark • Today's Challenge — a quick daily history quiz, with streaks to keep the habit alive • Browse beautifully — list, timeline, and gallery views • Five languages — read history in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, or French • Home & Lock Screen widgets, Search, Spotlight, and full offline access • Designed for iPhone and iPad, in light and dark GO PREMIUM (optional) Unlock the deeper experience: • Story of the Day — a curated narrative of the day's defining moment • Listen — a 60-second audio briefing • Your Year in Review — a beautiful recap of history's highlights • My Day & birthdays in history, personal anniversaries, and history near you A daily ritual for the endlessly curious. Come back tomorrow — there's always another story. Content from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA. — Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Plans: Weekly (3-day free trial, then $1.99/week), Monthly ($4.99/month), Annual (7-day free trial, then $19.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://what-happened-today-webapp.oscar-orozco-dev.workers.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://what-happened-today-webapp.oscar-orozco-dev.workers.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Codex History2 screens
What Happened Today.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codex History at none against What Happened Today.'s 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. What Happened Today. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Codex History asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Codex History versus What Happened Today.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodex HistoryWhat Happened Today.
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJingling ZhuOscar Orozco

In-app purchases

None

Codex History

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

What Happened Today.

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Codex History free?
Codex History is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is What Happened Today. free?
What Happened Today. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Codex History or What Happened Today. have ads?
Neither Codex History nor What Happened Today. shows ads.

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