Best History Channel Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the history channel category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top History Channel Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1HISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesHISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesFree4.6★ (1.8K)YesNoNov 2026
2HISTORY VaultHISTORY VaultFree3.9★ (1.1K)NoYesNov 2026
3PBS: Watch TV & DocumentariesPBS: Watch TV & DocumentariesFree4.9★ (357K)NoNoNov 2026
4discovery+ | Stream TV Showsdiscovery+ | Stream TV ShowsFree4.9★ (921K)YesYesNov 2026
5History •History •Free4.7★ (2.8K)YesNoNov 2026
6History StoriesHistory StoriesFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
7Paramount+Paramount+Free4.6★ (943K)YesYesNov 2026
8History HitHistory HitFree4.5★ (1.2K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for History Channel

HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries#1

HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries by A+E Global Media

Watch your favorite TV series
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😊(1.8K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream a vast library of popular HISTORY TV series and documentaries. Watch full episodes, catch up on seasons, and access exclusive clips. Create a profile to continue watching across devices.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Fascinating mystery
  • 👍 Diligent and dedicated team
  • 🎉 Exciting new discoveries
  • 🙌 Integrity and care for the work
  • 📺 Enjoyable to watch

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Slow progress
  • 🚨 Frequent commercial breaks
  • 🐛 Streaming issues and glitches
  • 🤯 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Limited access without cable subscription
3.9😐(1.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great content
  • 🚀 Interesting documentaries
  • 👍 Variety of historical topics
  • 👍 Reasonable subscription price

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Streaming and downloading issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across devices
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🔒 Billing and account issues
PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries#3

PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries by PBS

Stream News, Movies, and Shows
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.9😐(357K ratings)
Free
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Stream a vast library of award-winning documentaries, iconic series, and live local TV from your PBS station. Discover new shows and catch up on favorites across drama, news, history, science, and arts anytime, anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🎥 Excellent programming, especially documentaries
  • 🎨 High-quality, diverse content
  • 📺 Ability to watch shows on-demand
  • 🎬 Exclusive access to shows through Passport
  • 🌍 Variety of international and British shows
  • 🧠 Informative and educational programming

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and resuming shows
  • 💰 Paywall for most content, even for donors
  • 🇨🇦 Limited availability for Canadian users
  • 📢 Intrusive ads even for Passport members
  • 🔀 Inconsistent navigation and user experience

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FAQ about History Channel

What are the best history channel apps for iPhone?
HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries tops our history channel apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 1.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top history channel apps we rank are free to download, including HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries and HISTORY Vault.
HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ history channel apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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