Best History Apps

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

If you already know Paladin, this is the deeper bench. 248+ history apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top History Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Paladin: Learn HistoryPaladin: Learn HistoryFree4.6★ (24K)NoYesNov 2026
2World History EncyclopediaWorld History EncyclopediaFree4.8★ (33)YesNoOct 2026
3DailyArtDailyArtFree4.8★ (38K)YesYesNov 2026
4RabbitHole: History ExplorerRabbitHole: History Explorer$0.99—NoNoOct 2026
5Khan AcademyKhan AcademyFree4.6★ (113K)NoNoNov 2026
6HISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesHISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesFree4.6★ (1.8K)YesNoNov 2026
7History ..History ..Free4.6★ (1.6K)YesNoNov 2026
8History •History •Free4.7★ (2.8K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for History Apps

Paladin: Learn History#1

Paladin: Learn History by Brainstash, Inc

Interactive & Fun Lessons
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.6😞(24K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#96in Education
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Entertaining education
  • 👍 Fun and creative way of teaching history
  • 👍 Nice approach to learning history
  • 👍 Fantastic start, great potential

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Lies, not very accurate
  • 🚫 Flawed execution, typos and grammatical errors
  • 🚫 Misrepresentations of history and outright falsehoods
  • 🚫 Biased and oversimplified narratives
  • 🚫 Irrelevant quiz questions
  • 🚫 Paladin feature not working
  • 🚫 Limited historical figures and lack of diversity
  • 🚫 Shallow, surface-level content
  • 💰 Expensive subscription, not worth the cost
DailyArt#3

DailyArt by Zuzanna Stanska

Daily Dose of Art History
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8😊(38K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover a daily masterpiece and its story to enrich your day with art history. Explore thousands of artworks, artist biographies, and museum collections. Engage with a community of art enthusiasts and learn something new in just two minutes.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Diverse collection of artworks
  • 📚 Informative descriptions and art history
  • 🕰️ Daily dose of art inspiration
  • 💾 Ability to save favorite artworks
  • 🌐 Exposure to global art and cultures
  • 🎨 High-quality image reproduction
  • 🤓 Educational for art enthusiasts and beginners
  • 🤩 Delightful and engaging user experience

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times and performance issues
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
  • 📚 Lack of diversity in featured artworks
  • 🤖 Intrusive ads and subscription prompts
  • 🔀 Navigation and UI issues after recent update

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FAQ about History Apps

What are the best history apps for iPhone?
Paladin: Learn History tops our history apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 24K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top history apps we rank are free to download, including Paladin: Learn History and World History Encyclopedia.
Paladin: Learn History has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ history apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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