Best Historical Places Apps & Games

199+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
16 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

The best historical places apps and games on iPhone average 3.7★ across 199+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Compare top Historical Places Apps & Games (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Historical Places PuzzleHistorical Places PuzzleFree2.3★ (3)YesYesMay 2026
2US Historic PlacesUS Historic PlacesFree4.5★ (16)NoNoMay 2026
3Vetus PlacesVetus PlacesFreeYesNoJul 2026
4Holy Places of the LordHoly Places of the LordFree4.9★ (705)NoNoJul 2026
5USA Historic PlacesUSA Historic Places$0.991.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
6AroundThis - Places WikiAroundThis - Places WikiFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Ketchikan Walking TourKetchikan Walking TourFree4.0★ (4)NoNoJul 2026
8Texas Historical Marker GuideTexas Historical Marker Guide$2.994.6★ (801)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Historical Places

Historical Places Puzzle#1

Historical Places Puzzle by John Smith

Explore historical places
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
2.3(3 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This jigsaw puzzle game features 60 levels with high-quality images of historical places. Players can drag and drop pieces to complete images, use a 'Peek' button for previews, and save completed pictures. The game also includes Game Center integration for global competition.

US Historic Places#2

US Historic Places by BINARYFUEL, LLC

Go Huntin' for some History!
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.5(16 ratings)
Free
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Discover Nationally Registered Historic Places and Landmarks across the United States. Search for locations nearby or in other cities, and enhance your experience with social sharing of photos taken at specific sites.

More Historical Places apps to explore

4
Holy Places of the Lord
Holy Places of the Lord
Holy Places of the Lord
Temples and Historical Sites
Free

Explore and track your visits to sacred sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This app provides detailed information, maps, and the ability to record personal histories with notes and photos of ordinances performed. Stay motivated with achievement tracking and set annual attendance goals.

Track visits with notes and picturesRecord ordinances performedAchievement system for milestones
🔍 Reference
(705)
free
5
USA Historic Places
USA Historic Places
USA Historic Places
Find Nearby Interesting Places
$0.99

Discover historical landmarks across the USA with this app. It features a large database of Wikipedia articles on historical places, accessible offline. Browse locations near you or a chosen spot, minimizing cellular data usage.

50,000+ historical places databaseOffline Wikipedia article accessBrowse nearby or chosen locations
✈️ Travel
(2)
paid
6
AroundThis - Places Wiki
AroundThis - Places Wiki
AroundThis - Places Wiki
Favorite Places Near Me
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
7
Ketchikan Walking Tour
Ketchikan Walking Tour
Ketchikan Walking Tour
KTN Historical Walking Tour
Free

Explore Ketchikan's historic downtown with a self-guided walking tour. Discover the area's rich history and landmarks at your own pace.

Self-guided walking toursHistoric downtown explorationDiscover local landmarks
✈️ Travel
(4)
free
8
Texas Historical Marker Guide
Texas Historical Marker Guide
Texas Historical Marker Guide
Texas history near you!
$2.99

Discover over 16,000 historical markers across Texas. Browse markers by location, agency, or topic, even offline. Track your visits, update coordinates, record marker conditions, and link photos. Share your discoveries with friends and family.

Offline marker databaseBrowse by location, agency, topicLocation-based notifications
✈️ Travel
(801)
free
9
Holy Places Quiz Game
Holy Places Quiz Game
Holy Places Quiz Game
Temples & Historical Sites
Free

Test your knowledge of Latter-day Saint temples and historical sites with this engaging quiz game. Featuring multiple-choice questions and a vast database of over 280 locations, it offers a fun way to learn about church history.

20 multiple choice questions per gameOver 280 sites with images and descriptionsQuiz options for temples, historical sites, or both
🎮 Games
(130)
free
10
Abandoned World - Urbex
Abandoned World - Urbex
Abandoned World - Urbex
Explorez les lieux cachés
Free

Discover and explore abandoned locations worldwide with a global community of urban explorers. Find hidden gems, share your own discoveries, and connect with others interested in forgotten places and their history.

Discover abandoned locations globallyShare photos and spotsNavigation support for locations
📷 Photo & Video
(205)
free with in-app purchases
11
Mark O'Travel - Где я уже был?
Mark O'Travel - Где я уже был?
Mark O'Travel - Где я уже был?
Карта путешествий. Регионы РФ
Free

Visually document your travels by marking visited countries and regions on a world map. Organize your trips with custom categories, track heritage sites, and add photos and notes to your destinations. Sync your data across devices and share your travel map with others.

Mark visited countries and regionsCreate custom travel categoriesTrack world heritage sites
✈️ Travel
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Georgia's Historical Markers
Georgia's Historical Markers
Georgia's Historical Markers
Find GA Historical Markers
Free

Explore Georgia's rich past with this app, featuring comprehensive details, photos, and text of historical markers across the state. Easily search markers by name, region, or subject, and get directions to their locations.

Details, photos, and text of historical markersSearch markers by name, region, or subjectGet directions to marker locations
🔍 Reference
(5)
free
13
Historic Sites: USA
Historic Sites: USA
Historic Sites: USA
Register of Historic Places
$1.99

Discover historical landmarks across the United States with this app. It displays sites from the National Historic Register on a map, allowing you to search by state, city, or name, or find nearby locations as you travel.

Map of National Historic Register sitesSearch by state, city, or nameFind nearby historical locations
✈️ Travel
(1)
paid
14
Clio - Your Guide to History
Clio - Your Guide to History
Clio - Your Guide to History
by Clio Foundation
Free

Discover historical landmarks and sites based on your current location. Explore past events with multimedia content and virtual time-travel features. This app is a collaborative project adding new historical entries and features regularly.

Location-based historical site discoveryVirtual time machine with images and videosAudio and text descriptions of historic events
✈️ Travel
(100)
free
15
Goseeum - Historic Locations
Goseeum - Historic Locations
Goseeum - Historic Locations
Find History Where It Happened
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
16
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps
Alte Karten und Geschichte
Free

Explore a vast collection of historical maps to visualize how the world has changed. Overlay old maps with modern views, use an interactive timeline, and access integrated historical information. Contribute to a growing community database of cartographic history.

Vast collection of historical mapsInteractive map with timelineOverlay and compare maps
📚 Education
(22)
free with in-app purchases
17
Avenza Maps
Avenza Maps
Avenza Maps
GPS Navigation & Trail Maps
Free

Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

Offline GPS navigationReal-time GPS position and directionRecord GPS tracks
🗺️ Navigation
(127K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Haze Explr
Haze Explr
Haze Explr
Find urbex & hidden locations
Free

Discover hidden urban exploration spots and share your findings with a community of like-minded adventurers. Contribute your own discoveries to unlock access to exclusive locations, ensuring a trusted network of explorers.

Discover urbex locationsShare exploration experiencesUnlock shared locations
✈️ Travel
(754)
free
19
TX Historical Markers
TX Historical Markers
TX Historical Markers
by Brian Camp
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
History Pointer
History Pointer
History Pointer
National Historic Register map
$4.99

Discover over 100,000 historic sites across the US with this app. Explore locations near you or plan road trips, with integrated maps and Wikipedia excerpts. An augmented reality view helps you find and navigate to these significant places.

National Register of Historic Places databaseLocation-based site discoveryRoad trip planning
📚 Education
(32)
paid

FAQ about Historical Places

What are the best historical places apps & games for iPhone?
Historical Places Puzzle tops our historical places apps & games ranking as of June 2026, with a 2.3-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top historical places apps & games we rank are free to download, including Historical Places Puzzle and US Historic Places.
Historical Places Puzzle shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 199+ historical places apps & games on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Historical Places Puzzle is a jigsaw game designed for iPhone and iPad. It offers 60 levels featuring beautiful images of historical places, allowing players to drag and drop puzzle pieces to recreate the images.
Yes, once you complete a level in Historical Places Puzzle, you have the option to save the completed image directly to your phone's photo gallery.