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Best Timeline Historical Apps & Games

191+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Finding the right timeline historical app can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 191+ apps and games to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Top Picks for Timeline Historical

Paladin: Learn History#1

Paladin: Learn History by DEEPSTASH SRL

Interactive & Fun Lessons
Editor's Choice
šŸ“š Education
4.6šŸ˜ž(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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

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

Room to Improve

  • šŸš« Lies, not very accurate
  • šŸš« Flawed execution, typos and grammatical errors
  • šŸš« Misrepresentations of history and outright falsehoods
Time-Line - Timeline Tracking#2

Time-Line - Timeline Tracking by Dengfeng Zhou

Keep track of your timelines
Strong Contender
šŸ”§ Utilities
4.5šŸ˜(771 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily create and manage visual timelines for personal or professional projects. Record key events, track progress, and share your progress with others. Supports automatic cloud backup for your data.

What We Love

  • šŸ‘ Simple and easy to use
  • šŸš€ Straightforward timeline creation
  • šŸ’” Useful for tracking events and milestones
  • šŸ”’ No data tracking or ads

Room to Improve

  • šŸ› Data loss and sync issues
  • šŸ” Limited customization and formatting options
  • šŸ—“ļø Restrictive date range (only up to 4713 BCE)
Today in History#3

Today in History by Rafael Francisco

Historical facts and events !
Worth Considering
šŸ“š Education
5.0(4 ratings)
Free
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Discover significant historical events, notable figures, and interesting facts from across time. This app provides a fast and sleek interface to access curated information, all sourced directly from Wikipedia and continuously updated.

More Timeline Historical apps to explore

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Timelines Plus
Timelines Plus
Timelines Plus
Easily create your timeline
Free

Easily create, modify, and share chronological timelines. Organize events with dates, descriptions, and pictures. Back up and sync data across devices via iCloud.

Create multiple timelinesAdd dates, descriptions, and pictures to eventsAutomatic iCloud backup
šŸ”§ Utilities
(0)
free with in-app purchases
5
Today In History
Today In History
Today In History
Top historical events, daily.
$9.99

Discover iconic global events and fun facts from history daily. Get reminders for important historical moments, including births, deaths, and holidays. Explore historical images, quotes, and headlines to gain new perspectives.

Daily historical eventsFun factsQuotes from historical figures
šŸ“š Education
(89)
free with in-app purchases
6
Learn History - HistoryDays
Learn History - HistoryDays
Learn History - HistoryDays
Epic Stories, Videos & Quiz
Free

Discover history through engaging stories, videos, and interactive content. Explore daily historical events, timelines, and figures with AI-powered insights and quizzes. Learn about the past in a fun and accessible way.

Daily historical moments and figuresInteractive timelinesShort, engaging videos
šŸ“° Magazines & Newspapers
(106)
freemium
7
HISTORY Vault
HISTORY Vault
HISTORY Vault
by A&E Television Networks Mobile
Free

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.

Thousands of documentaries and specialsCommercial-free viewingNew videos added weekly
šŸŽ¬ Entertainment
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Traveled - History & Timeline
Traveled - History & Timeline
Traveled - History & Timeline
GPS Maps Calendar Trip Logger
Free

Automatically tracks your movements and logs every place you visit. Create a private journal of your travels with photos, videos, and maps. Perfect for logging trips, business activities, and capturing life's moments.

Automatic location trackingPrivate travel journalArrival and departure times
āœˆļø Travel
(112)
free with in-app purchases
9
HistoryExtra Magazine
HistoryExtra Magazine
HistoryExtra Magazine
Learn about historical topics
Free

Access the UK's best-selling history magazine on your device. Explore British, American, and international historical topics with leading experts. Features include adjustable text, bookmarking, and a search archive.

Expert historical articlesBack issue archive accessAdjustable text size
šŸ“” News
(444)
free with in-app purchases
10
History Extra: Unlock the past
History Extra: Unlock the past
History Extra: Unlock the past
Historical features & podcasts
Free

Access a vast library of historical features, podcasts, and masterclasses written and presented by expert historians. Daily new content covers topics from ancient times to the Cold War, offering an accessible way to explore the past.

Thousands of expert-written historical featuresDaily new content including podcasts and masterclassesBookmark and save favorite articles
šŸ“° Magazines & Newspapers
(342)
free with in-app purchases
11
Chinese History Timeline(Free)
Chinese History Timeline(Free)
Chinese History Timeline(Free)
by DaolSoft, Co., Ltd.
Free

Explore key events in Chinese history with this app. It provides a timeline, maps of significant periods, biographies of notable figures, and comparative historical data. Access detailed information via integrated Wikipedia links.

Chinese history timelineWikipedia hot-linksMaps of important times
šŸ“š Education
(4)
free
12
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
āœˆļø Travel
(100)
free
13
Aeon Timeline 3
Aeon Timeline 3
Aeon Timeline 3
Beautiful data rich timelines
Free

Create visually rich timelines for creative writing, project management, legal cases, and research. Offers multiple views like timeline, relationship, and mindmap. A free read-only mode is available, with editing unlocked via a one-time in-app purchase.

Multiple data visualization viewsTimeline, relationship, and mindmap viewsStory arc and character tracking
šŸ“Š Productivity
(48)
free with in-app purchases
14
Journeys: Romance Stories
Journeys: Romance Stories
Journeys: Romance Stories
Choisis et Joue Ton Histoire
Free

Engage in interactive stories where your choices shape the narrative and relationships. Explore diverse genres like romance, mystery, and adventure with visually stunning characters and environments. New episodes are released weekly, offering endless possibilities.

Choose your storyDevelop relationshipsShape your narrative
šŸŽ® Games
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
15
The History of Everything
The History of Everything
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.

Vertical timeline navigationExplore historical eventsCompare events
šŸŽ¬ Entertainment
(58)
free
16
Today - Today in History
Today - Today in History
Today - Today in History
Historical Events on This Day
Free

Discover significant historical events that occurred on any given day. This educational app delivers daily updates sourced from reliable historical APIs, featuring a user-friendly interface and easy sharing options. Stay informed with curated historical facts presented in an accessible format.

Daily historical event updatesAccurate events from Wikimedia APIUser-friendly interface
šŸ“š Education
(3)
free
17
US History Timeline
US History Timeline
US History Timeline
by DaolSoft, Co., Ltd.
$0.99

Explore key events, figures, and historical periods of the United States with this comprehensive timeline app. Access detailed Wikipedia articles offline and compare US history with world events. Features maps and lists of presidents for easy learning.

US history timelineSearchable eventsHistorical maps
šŸ“š Education
(1)
paid
18
Today in History: Factorium
Today in History: Factorium
Today in History: Factorium
Daily History Facts & Articles
Free

Discover daily historical facts and curated articles about significant events, inventions, and birthdays. Expand your general knowledge with short, well-researched stories designed for quick learning. Integrate a history widget for at-a-glance daily insights.

Daily historical factsCurated educational articlesShort, well-researched stories
šŸ“š Education
(194)
free with in-app purchases
19
Age of History II Lite
Age of History II Lite
Age of History II Lite
Turn based strategy game
Free

Engage in a grand strategy wargame where you lead civilizations through history, from ancient times to the distant future. Utilize military tactics and diplomacy to conquer or unify the world. Create your own historical scenarios and play with friends.

Grand strategy wargameHistorical campaignsDetailed world map
šŸŽ® Games
(883)
free
20
History Events Today
History Events Today
History Events Today
On this day
Free

Discover historical events, famous birthdays, and notable deaths for any given date. Access over 100,000 entries offline, with links to Wikipedia for more in-depth information. Share interesting facts with friends via social media or email.

Historical events, birthdays, and deathsOffline access to 100,000+ entriesJump to any date on a calendar
šŸ” Reference
(444)
ad-supported