Best World History Interactive Timeline Apps & Games

190+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Historical Atlas is the household name in world history interactive timeline, but it's far from the only option. We track 190+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top World History Interactive Timeline Apps & Games (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Historical AtlasHistorical Atlas$9.994.5★ (18)NoNoAug 2026
2Globe: World HistoryGlobe: World HistoryFree4.6★ (7)NoNoMay 2026
3World History Quiz Test TriviaWorld History Quiz Test TriviaFree4.5★ (2.7K)NoYesSep 2026
4Learn History - HistoryDaysLearn History - HistoryDaysFree4.4★ (120)YesYesSep 2026
5World Map +World Map +Free4.7★ (8K)YesNoSep 2026
6World History EncyclopediaWorld History EncyclopediaFree4.9★ (29)YesNoSep 2026
7Paladin: Learn HistoryPaladin: Learn HistoryFree4.6★ (22K)NoYesSep 2026
8History: Quiz Game & TriviaHistory: Quiz Game & TriviaFree4.5★ (935)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for World History Interactive Timeline

Historical Atlas#1

Historical Atlas by Jododdle Co., Ltd.

Defenses Passes Ancient Routes
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.5(18 ratings)
$9.99
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Explore global historical changes from 3000 BC to AD 1900 through interactive maps. Discover stories of civilizations rising and falling, and significant historical routes and wars. Offers landscape and portrait views, with an optimized experience for iPad.

4.5😊(2.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Test your knowledge of world history with a trivia game featuring 120 questions covering major historical events and figures. Learn new facts with each correct answer and enjoy random question shuffling for replayability. Challenge friends in a one-on-one multiplayer mode.

What We Love

  • 👍 Fun and informative app
  • 🚀 Teaches a lot of history
  • 💡 Interesting trivia questions

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Timer is distracting
  • 🤔 Too much focus on American history
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and ads not loading

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FAQ about World History Interactive Timeline

What are the best world history interactive timeline apps & games for iPhone?
Historical Atlas tops our world history interactive timeline apps & games ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 18 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $9.99.
Yes — 18 of the top world history interactive timeline apps & games we rank are free to download, including Globe: World History and World History Quiz Test Trivia.
Historical Atlas has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 190+ world history interactive timeline apps & games on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
HistoricalAtlas covers global historical changes from 3000 BC to AD 1900. The app's data is continuously being enriched and maintained to provide comprehensive historical insights.
HistoricalAtlas features stories on historical maps, including route maps of significant wars and explorations like the Punic Wars and Magellan's Great Voyage. It also includes stories on the rise and fall of civilizations such as the Inca Empire and the Vandal Kingdom.