Side by side
Histia: World History Facts vs HistoryQ
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 iPhone
Pick HistoryQ if you want a daily historical guessing game that unlocks a figure’s story and offers an archive. The Free plan includes the daily mystery, while rewarded ads can open selected stories or Archive Passes. Look elsewhere if you need a platform beyond iPhone or iPad.
Visit HistoryQThe facts
| Histia: World History Facts | HistoryQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Monthly premium: $7.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | histiaapp.com | historyq.com |
| On history learning apps | #6 of 26 | #13 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.
HistoryQ: what it does well
- A new historical figure and story are offered each day.
- Guess feedback narrows answers by five listed attributes.
- The growing archive offers supported earlier puzzles and stories.
- No sign-up is required to begin.
- An in-app flow deletes local data and cloud identity.
What to know first
- Available on iPhone and iPad only.
- Optional rewarded ads are one route to selected stories or Archive Passes.
- Future Premium Pack content depends on continued app and content-service maintenance.
Alternatives to Histia: World History Facts Alternatives to HistoryQ The whole list