Best History Maps Apps &amp; Games

Discover history around you

3.3😞(22 ratings)

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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.

What We Love

🗺️ Great access to historical maps
💡 Incredible resource for genealogists and historians
👍 User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
🔍 Difficulty zooming and navigating maps
📷 Poor map resolution and image quality
🔌 App no longer supported or updated

Rewind: History on a map by Aleksei Sherstnev

Strong Contender

🔍 Reference

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

World History Map by 跃伟侯

World History atlas

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Explore ancient civilizations and modern historical developments with detailed maps. This atlas covers regions from ancient Egypt and Babylon to the Roman Empire and the 15th-century global landscape. It's a practical tool for visualizing world history.

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History Radar

World History Maps: Ancient

by WORLD HISTORY MAPS INC.

$4.99

Explore the ancient western world with an interactive atlas covering 3000 BCE to 500 BCE. Zoom into detailed maps showing countries, cities, and historical sites. Access pop-up information and links to Wikipedia for deeper learning.

Interactive ancient world atlasDetailed maps from 3000 BCE to 500 BCEZoom and pan functionality

Maps Explorer: old maps

🗺️ Navigation

Happened Here: History Map

Every Place has a Story

Interactive historical mapDiscover nearby historical sitesLearn stories behind locations

Discover hidden historical stories in your surroundings with an interactive map. Uncover the past of landmarks and local sites, check in to track your explorations, and earn badges for your discoveries. See familiar places in a new light.

Explore & create nearby maps

🗺️ Navigation

Offline Ordnance Survey mapsRoute and waypoint managementOffline search functionality

South Downs Maps Offline

Offline OS maps viewer

$1.99

Navigate the South Downs region with detailed offline maps from Ordnance Survey. Plan routes, search for locations, and track your GPS position without a mobile signal. Includes contour lines, footpaths, and hill information.

Create custom maps by coloring them with various tools and options. Save, load, and share your creations. Offers a wide selection of map types, from world and historical maps to fantasy and video game maps.

Wide variety of map typesIntuitive map coloringCustomizable map elements

🎨 Graphics & Design

(4.8K)

free with in-app purchases

World History Maps: The World

by WORLD HISTORY MAPS INC.

$4.99

Explore the entire world's history year by year with interactive, scalable maps. This app provides unprecedented detail, showing countries and major tribes for every year in recorded history using GIS technology. Zoom, scroll, and compare different eras for a unique historical perspective.

Interactive historical mapsYear-by-year global coverageScalable and zoomable maps

History Found: Local History

(20)

paid

Google Map, AI-Powered History

AI-powered historical site discoveryLive map of local landmarksAI History Professor for detailed info

Explore historical landmarks, battlefields, and museums with an AI-powered guide. This app features a live map of local sites and an AI History Professor to provide detailed information and answer your questions about the past.

Historical Imagery&Street View

High-definition 3D globeHistorical street viewLatest satellite imagery

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.

🗺️ Navigation

(1.2K)

free with in-app purchases

Mappa-Mundi

Find History in Your Path

Geolocated historical events on mapDiscover battles, forts, and buildingsMultiple map styles (Light, Satellite, Vintage)

Explore local and national history with an interactive map. Discover historical sites, battles, and buildings, and plan your next historical adventure. Offers rich information and easy navigation for history enthusiasts.

Explore historical map data to visualize hypothetical future paths. See where you would end up if you continued in a straight line based on past geographical information. This educational tool offers a unique perspective on historical cartography.

Historical map data visualizationHypothetical future path projectionStraight-line trajectory simulation

World atlas & empire timeline

2500 years of historical mapsInteractive timeline with shifting bordersEmpire and event markers

Explore 2500 years of world history on an interactive map, witnessing the rise and fall of empires and shifting borders. Jump to the present day to view modern country data, including flags, capitals, and populations. This app serves as a comprehensive world atlas, history timeline, and geography reference.

free

Historical Marker Ahead!

by Michael Andries

Automatic GPS-based marker detectionHands-free operation with voice alertsCustomizable alert radius

This app transforms drives into educational journeys by automatically identifying and announcing historical markers using GPS. It offers hands-free operation, customizable alert distances, and the ability to read marker inscriptions aloud. Users can filter markers by topic and access detailed information offline.

by FUNDACIO BARCELONA MOBILE WORLD CAPITAL

Explore the world through interactive geography quizzes. Learn countries, capitals, and geographical features with engaging challenges and unlockable content. Designed for all skill levels, from beginners to geography experts.

Learn countries and capitalsDiscover rivers, deserts, and mountainsInteractive world maps

🎮 Games

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free with in-app purchases

ArcheoEarth: History Guide

Heritage Trail & Audio Tours

✈️ Travel