Learn History: Timeline Quiz review (2026)
Short answer
Learn History: Timeline Quiz, by Normand Martin, covers 49 topics in nine sections, from Ancient Egypt to Space Exploration, with interactive timelines, flashcards, three kinds of quiz and a "Pyramid Challenge" game. It keeps 27 topics free forever, and Plus is a one-time $6.99 with no subscription, which makes it the cheapest complete option here. It scores 6.0/10, #4 of 12, and passes 3 of 5 Timeline Test questions: good structure and value, but it is a study tool rather than story lessons, describes no sources, and has a small user base (31 App Store ratings). Aurelius (our app, 9.2/10) teaches a similar span as connected stories with a quiz after each lesson.
Best for Free timelines and quizzes on 27 topics, no subscription
Learn History: Timeline Quiz
Normand Martin
Our score: fair, #4 of 12
- Design 4
- Path 7
- Sources 2
- Depth 9
- Price 10
- Platforms 8
- Ratings 5
How the score works · inputs verified October 20, 2026
- App Store (US)
- 4.5 from 31 ratings
- Google Play (US)
- No rating shown yet, 50+ downloads
- Price (US)
- 27 of 49 topics free; Plus is a one-time $6.99
- What's free
- 27 of 49 topics, free forever
- Platforms
- iPhone/iPad, Android
- Age rating
- 4+ (App Store)
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Facts read on
- October 20, 2026
The Timeline Test: Learn History: Timeline Quiz passes 3 of 5
- ✓ Does it teach history in order?
- ✗ Is there a quiz right after every lesson?
- ✗ Does it show sources or say who checks the facts?
- ✓ Are the lessons written by people, not generated by AI?
- ✓ Is the price clear?
Our five-question check, answered from the app's own listing. How the Timeline Test works.
What's good
- 27 of 49 topics free forever
- Plus is a one-time $6.99, no subscription
- Timelines, flashcards and three kinds of quiz
- English, French and Spanish
Watch out for
- Study tool more than story lessons
- No sources described
- Small user base (31 US App Store ratings; 50+ Google Play downloads)
- Needs iOS 18.6 or later
We make Aurelius. This review uses the app's App Store and Google Play listings, read October 20, 2026.
What is Learn History: Timeline Quiz?
"Learn world history at your own pace — 49 topics, 27 of them free, from Ancient Egypt to Space Exploration." Four ways to learn: interactive timelines, smart flashcards, quizzes (multiple-choice, true/false and chronological-order) and a Pyramid Challenge game with hearts and coins.
The 49 topics
Nine sections: Antiquity, Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East, Americas, Wars, Great Figures and Great Eras, from Mesopotamia and the Punic Wars to the Cold War and Space Exploration.
Price
"All 27 base topics stay 100% free, forever." Plus is a one-time $6.99 that unlocks the other 22 topics, unlimited hearts and hints (US App Store, October 20, 2026). No subscription.
Score: 6.0/10
| Criterion (weight) | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Learning design (22%) | 4 | Quizzes and a game; no short lessons or competition described |
| Chronological path (22%) | 7 | "A structured path through the major civilizations", Egypt to Space |
| Sources and accuracy (17%) | 2 | No sources described; no AI content |
| History depth (12%) | 9 | 49 named topics |
| Price and clarity (10%) | 10 | 27 topics free, $6.99 once |
| Platforms (10%) | 8 | iPhone and Android |
| Ratings (7%) | 5 | 4.5 from 31 App Store ratings |
Who it is for
Students revising dates and anyone who wants history quizzes without a subscription. For learning the story behind the dates, see how to learn history or Aurelius.
Frequently asked questions
Is Learn History: Timeline Quiz free?
Mostly: 27 of its 49 topics are free forever; the rest unlock with a one-time $6.99.
Is it on Android?
Yes, on Google Play (50+ downloads, October 20, 2026).
What languages does it support?
English, French and Spanish.
Is it good for exams?
Its timelines, flashcards and put-in-order quizzes suit revision. See also history quiz apps.
The bottom line
The best value here for timeline drills. For the story that makes the dates stick, try Aurelius free for 3 days.
Sources
- Learn History: Timeline Quiz, US App Store listing and in-app purchases, and Google Play listing (US), read October 20, 2026.