Best Historical Imagery Apps

198+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

If you already know Earth Timelapse, this is the deeper bench. 198+ historical imagery apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of June 2026.

Top Picks for Historical Imagery

Earth Timelapse - Street maps#1

Earth Timelapse - Street maps by 国辉 满

Make Earth Map video & street
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.7(212 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore historical satellite imagery and street views to witness changes across the globe over time. Compare different years' perspectives and record time-lapse videos of urban development and natural events.

Historical Satellite Maps#2

Historical Satellite Maps by 晓宁 师

past and present, timelapse
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
2.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore decades of old satellite and aerial images to compare past and present views of any location. An interactive timeline allows you to swipe through years, offering a fascinating tool for research, education, and curiosity about historical changes.

Earth Maps#3

Earth Maps by FOXPOI PTE. LTD.

Historical Imagery&Street View
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(1.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore Earth with high-definition satellite imagery and historical street views. This app offers a detailed 3D globe, allowing you to virtually travel the world and examine terrain, buildings, and roads with exceptional clarity. Discover places online without leaving your home.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Helpful for finding locations
  • 👍 Useful for travel
  • 👍 Excellent graphics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Paywall for historical imagery

More Historical Imagery apps to explore

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Time Portal: Then & Now
Time Portal: Then & Now
Time Portal: Then & Now
History Photos: Then and Now
Free
$7.99 | 100% OFF

Explore historical photos pinned on a map to see how places have changed over time. Compare past and present views of cities, streets, and landmarks with a vast collection of vintage images.

Map-based historical photo explorationLocation-based search for old photosFilter historical images by year
📚 Education
(109)
free with in-app purchases
5
MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA
MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA
MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA
Genealogy, Ancestry, Ethnicity
Free

Explore your family history, build a detailed family tree, and discover new relatives. Bring old photos to life with AI animation and uncover your ethnic heritage through DNA testing. Access billions of historical records to map your ancestry.

AI-powered family tree builderPhoto animation with LiveMemory™DNA ethnicity and relative matching
🔍 Reference
(65K)
free with in-app purchases
6
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
Live Street Viewer + GPS Maps
Free

Explore street-level imagery worldwide with live traffic data and GPS navigation. View panoramas by tapping on a map or searching for an address. Share and bookmark locations for easy access.

Live street-level imageryGPS navigationSearch addresses for street view
✈️ Travel
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Globe Earth 3D - Live Map
Globe Earth 3D - Live Map
Globe Earth 3D - Live Map
GPS Live Earth Navigation
Free

Explore a 3D model of Earth with detailed political and physical maps, weather, and geographical information. Discover nearby places with live satellite views and track your location. Customize your device with a live 3D Earth wallpaper.

3D Earth modelPolitical and physical mapsWeather information
🗺️ Navigation
(985)
subscription
8
EarthViewer
EarthViewer
EarthViewer
by Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Free

Explore Earth's 4.5 billion-year history with this interactive time machine. See how continents, oceans, and climate have changed over eons, track landmarks and fossils, and visualize scientific data like temperature and biodiversity. Discover the dynamic evolution of our planet.

Continental reconstructions over billions of yearsSea level and temperature mapsTrack landmark and fossil movements
📚 Education
(101)
free
9
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
Earth Google Maps, Satellite
Free

Explore the world virtually with live street views, 3D earth imagery, and integrated maps. Discover new places, navigate with precision, and take immersive virtual tours from anywhere.

Live Street ViewGoogle Maps Integration3D Earth Imagery
🗺️ Navigation
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
10
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps
Compass, Wind & Property Info
Free

Plan and execute hunts with advanced GPS navigation, detailed land boundary information, and species data. Access offline maps, weather forecasts, and integrate with compatible hunting tools for a more organized and efficient experience.

GPS navigationNationwide land boundariesOffline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(274K)
free with in-app purchases
11
HISTORY Vault
HISTORY Vault
HISTORY Vault
by A&E Television Networks Mobile
Free

Explore thousands of documentaries and specials about history, from ancient times to modern conflicts. Watch full-length, commercial-free videos on demand, with new content added weekly. Access classic series and discover the events and people that shaped our world.

Thousands of documentaries and specialsCommercial-free viewingNew videos added weekly
🎬 Entertainment
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Paladin: Learn History
Paladin: Learn History
Paladin: Learn History
Interactive & Fun Lessons
Free

Explore history through short, interactive lessons and engaging game elements. Learn about historical figures with animations, quizzes, and collectible characters. Make history fun and memorable, even with limited time.

Short, curated historical lessonsInteractive and animated contentQuizzes to test knowledge
📚 Education
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Pixabay
Pixabay
Pixabay
Stock images and videos
Free

Access a vast library of free stock photos, clip art, vector graphics, and video clips. All content is licensed for commercial use without attribution. Easily search, view, download, and share high-quality visuals.

Free photos, cliparts, and vector graphicsThousands of free video clipsFast search and user-friendly interface
📷 Photo & Video
(1.6K)
ad-supported
14
EarthLive: GPS Photos Map
EarthLive: GPS Photos Map
EarthLive: GPS Photos Map
Weather Radar & Forecast
Free

Explore the world with live views, 3D maps, and street-level imagery. Capture photos with location data, check traffic, and use a built-in compass. Discover landmarks and navigate global locations interactively.

Live global views3D Earth map explorationStreet View browsing
🔧 Utilities
(101)
ad-supported
15
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Offline Maps & GPS Navigation
Free

Plan and execute backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS navigation. Features include route building, waypoints, land boundaries, and on-trail tools. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for seamless outdoor exploration.

Offline topographic mapsSmart route buildingWaypoints and proximity alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(9.2K)
freemium
16
Action Tour Guide: Experiences
Action Tour Guide: Experiences
Action Tour Guide: Experiences
Explore 200+ Self-Guided Tours
Free

Transform your travels into immersive, GPS-guided audio adventures with over 200 self-guided tours. Explore national parks, cities, and scenic drives at your own pace with offline maps and automatic audio playback at each point of interest.

GPS-guided audio tours200+ self-guided experiencesOffline maps and GPS
✈️ Travel
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
17
MagellanTV Documentaries
MagellanTV Documentaries
MagellanTV Documentaries
History, Space, True Crime
Free

Access an expansive library of documentaries across various genres like history, nature, and science. Enjoy unlimited streaming with new content added weekly, free from advertisements. Cast content to your TV and explore exclusive playlists.

Unlimited streamingExtensive genre collectionsExclusive playlists
🎬 Entertainment
(3.9K)
subscription
18
MapTap.gg
MapTap.gg
MapTap.gg
Daily Geography Game
Free

Explore world geography through daily historical challenges. Discover new locations connected to "this day in history" and tap them on an interactive 3D globe. Learn historical context and improve your geography skills with curated challenges and leaderboards.

Daily geography challengesTap locations on a 3D globeHistorical context for locations
📚 Education
(7.2K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Earthquake - alerts and map
Earthquake - alerts and map
Earthquake - alerts and map
worldwide data and alerts
Free

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time global earthquake data and customizable push notifications. Visualize events on an interactive map, access a historical catalog, and contribute to community reports. Includes tsunami bulletins and detailed event information.

Real-time global earthquake dataCustomizable push notificationsInteractive earthquake map
☀️ Weather
(46K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Your Free Path to the Stars
Free

Explore the cosmos with a real-time sky map. Point your device to identify stars, planets, and constellations. Discover celestial events and learn about the universe with detailed information and 3D models.

Real-time sky map3D constellation modelsTime machine feature
📚 Education
(93K)
free with in-app purchases