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Pliny
What Pliny is
Pliny is a history learning app for Android and iOS, with short lessons and quizzes on ancient and modern history. Lessons are described as five-minute reads and may include optional narration. Live topics include Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Vietnam War, and the Iranian Revolution; Ancient Rome and World War II are marked as coming soon. A score of at least 80% on a level quiz unlocks the next chapter. Completing all levels in a topic opens the timed Grand Trial, a comprehensive exam that offers a chance to earn a badge and leaderboard place. The app tracks progress and includes review quizzes. Pliny is currently in early release. The Free plan costs nothing and gives five gems daily; rewarded ads can earn more. Premium provides unlimited gems, removes ads, and opens every topic, but no price is stated. Sign-up is available with Apple, Google, or email.
Who it suits
Pliny suits learners who want short history readings, quizzes, and topic-based progression on a phone. It may also appeal to people motivated by timed exams, badges, and leaderboard placement.
What it does well
- Short lessons are described as five-minute reads.
- Optional narration is available.
- Quizzes unlock chapters at 80% or higher.
- Progress tracking and review quizzes are included.
- Free plan gives five gems daily.
What to know first
- The app is in early release.
- Ancient Rome and World War II are coming soon.
- Users who opt out of ad personalization still see less-personalized ads.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 gems daily · rewarded ads can earn more | Free |
As almanacstudios.co.uk lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Pliny offers structured history topics, short readings, and quizzes, with a timed exam at the end of each completed topic. Its available topic list is limited for now, and Premium's price is not provided.
Facts from Pliny's own pages
- Android data safety
- Google Play states that data is encrypted in transit and that users can request data deletion. · play.google.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Data deletion
- The company says in-app account deletion is immediate and personal data is deleted within 30 days, subject to legally required retention. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Early release
- Almanac Studios describes Pliny as currently in early release. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Grand Trial
- Completing every level in a topic unlocks a comprehensive timed exam and a chance to earn a badge and leaderboard place. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Mildenhall, United Kingdom · almanacstudios.co.uk, 28 Sept 2026
- Lessons
- Lessons are short modules described as five-minute reads, with optional narration. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Premium
- Pliny Premium provides unlimited gems, removes ads and gives full access to every topic; the page does not state a price. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The company says it does not sell user data and describes opt-in iOS tracking for personalized advertising; users who opt out still see less-personalized ads. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Progression
- Scoring at least 80% on a level quiz unlocks the next chapter. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Pliny is a history learning app with lessons and quizzes covering ancient and modern history. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Service providers
- The privacy policy names Firebase for authentication and app services, Google AdMob for advertising, Apple for Apple sign-in and purchases, Google Sign-In, and ElevenLabs for pre-generated lesson narration. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Sign-in
- Users can sign up with Apple, Google or email. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support says it aims to reply to email within two working days. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
- Topics
- The site lists Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Vietnam War and the Iranian Revolution as live topics, with Ancient Rome and World War II marked as coming soon. · almanacstudios.co.uk, 5 Oct 2026
Where Pliny stands on Freedom251
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