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Histia: World History Facts vs History Timeline
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.
Free plan iPhone
Histia offers short-form history content with narration, quizzes, and a time-spanning map, alongside progress tracking. Readers should note its content caveat and that the app is not a full course or exam-preparation tool.
Visit Histia: World History Facts Free plan MacWindows
History Timeline supports both exploring existing subject timelines and building custom ones from imported data. Review the free version’s limits and the system requirements before choosing a paid plan.
Visit History TimelineThe facts
| Histia: World History Facts | History Timeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Monthly premium: $7.99 a month | Personal: $24.50 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | histiaapp.com | historytimeline.com |
| On history learning apps | #6 of 26 | #12 of 26 |
Histia: World History Facts: what it does well
- Offers stories, daily facts, narration, and quizzes.
- Historical map spans 3000 BCE to 2025.
- Tracks favorites, streaks, and learning progress.
- Articles link sources and describe unsettled evidence.
- Free to download.
What to know first
- Requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later.
- Available in English.
- Some map markers are marked as coming soon.
- Educational material may contain inaccuracies or unintended biases.
History Timeline: what it does well
- Imports timeline data from CSV.
- Exports timelines as JPG or PNG.
- Prints multi-page timelines with configurable layout.
- Entries can link to articles and original documents.
What to know first
- Free version has limited features and content.
- Online display and embedding are by request.
- Commercial distribution of Timeline Files needs permission.
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