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DocsTeach vs Histopia
Both stand on history learning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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DocsTeach brings primary sources, activity-building tools, and student response options together in a free teaching resource. It is especially suited to lessons built around historical documents and other archival materials.
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Pick Histopia if you want a game-like way to explore history across several subject areas, with quizzes, guided paths, and daily challenges. Look elsewhere if you need offline lessons or unlimited minigame energy on the free plan.
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| DocsTeach | Histopia | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium yearly: $79.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | docsteach.org | histopia-app.com |
| On history learning apps | #1 of 26 | #3 of 26 |
DocsTeach: what it does well
- Includes thousands of National Archives primary sources.
- Offers several activity formats, including mapping and sequencing.
- Students can submit work through Google Classroom.
- Free account includes activity creation and sharing.
What to know first
- Teacher uploads are limited to JPG, PNG, GIF, or JPEG.
- Each uploaded file can be no larger than 8 MB.
- Creating an account requires a name, email, and password.
Histopia: what it does well
- Covers six areas, including world, art, and video game history.
- Guided paths, interactive lessons, timelines, quizzes, and review support learning.
- Daily challenges include trivia, an art puzzle, and Senet.
- Players can collect cards, customize an avatar, and earn achievements.
- No account is required to play.
What to know first
- An internet connection is required for lessons, games, progress, and community features.
- Free players use minigame energy.
- Premium pricing is shown in the app.
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