Best Modern History Apps & Games

World History Encyclopedia

Ancient Times to Modern Era

Free

Access a vast, verified library of historical articles, maps, and timelines. This non-profit resource offers academic-grade content for enthusiasts, students, and teachers, with offline access and an AI research assistant.

Daily art history and modern

art gallery museum literature

Free

Discover a new masterpiece and explore art history daily with bite-sized lessons. This app offers a personal art gallery experience, making art approachable and engaging for everyone. Connect with a community of art lovers and deepen your appreciation for creativity and history.

AP World History Modern

AP World History Exam Practice

Free

Prepare for the AP World History exam with practice tests and performance statistics. Study offline anytime, anywhere to cover the entire quiz portion of the curriculum in under 10 hours. FRQ section is coming soon.

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Today Happening in History

Free

Explore historical events that occurred on this day. Access information from diverse global sources and languages, with options to personalize the app's appearance. Tap on any event for further details and related links.

HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries

Watch your favorite TV series

Free

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.

History Master: Study & Quiz

Timeline,mind maps,flashcards

Free

This app uses AI to transform your history notes and textbooks into interactive study tools like mind maps and flashcards. It offers simplified explanations, quizzes, and a digital archive for efficient learning.

US History: Quiz

Colonial America to Modern Era

Free

Test your knowledge of U.S. History with comprehensive quizzes covering topics from Indigenous America to the Cold War. Designed for students and history enthusiasts, this app offers an engaging way to learn and reinforce historical understanding.

US War History Trivia

Civil, Revolutionary to Modern

Free

Test your knowledge of American military history with this trivia game. It features carefully researched questions across various war eras, with a unique hangman-style input method to avoid spelling ambiguity. Upgrade for full access and an ad-free experience.

AP World History: Made Easy

Study for the big exam!

Free

Prepare for the AP World History exam with comprehensive, curriculum-aligned lessons and practice questions. This app offers multiple-choice and free-response formats to make studying easier.

History ..

Happenings in historical order

Free

Explore significant historical events, notable births, and deaths from around the world. This free app offers a vast collection of facts, with options to read more about each event via linked Wikipedia articles. It supports a wide range of languages for global accessibility.

Learning US History

USA Colonies to Modern America

$1.99

Practice and test your knowledge of U.S. history with quizzes and flashcards covering major time periods. Access all content offline on any device after downloading.

Khan Academy

You can learn anything

Free

Access a vast library of free educational content, including interactive exercises, videos, and articles. Master subjects from math and science to humanities and finance at your own pace, with offline access and personalized learning paths.

Peeksy: Phone Detective Game

Solve Mysteries & Cold Cases

Free

Uncover secrets by exploring digital evidence on fictional phones. Piece together clues from messages, photos, and audio to solve intriguing mysteries. Hints are available to guide your investigation.

The History of Everything

by Rive, Inc

Free

Explore a visually rich vertical timeline covering history from the Big Bang to the digital age. Discover and compare significant events with beautiful illustrations and animations.