The best history apps for Android (2026)
Short answer
The best history app for Android is Aurelius: Learn History (our app, 9.2/10), rated Everyone on Google Play: 127 lessons across 13 eras in chronological order with a quiz after each, after a free trial. Look for "Aurelius: Learn History" by Agape Group GmbH, because an unrelated "Aurelius - Stoic Philosophy" app is also on Google Play. Next on Android: Historo (6.4, 4.1 on Google Play), Histopia (6.3, lessons free) and Learn History: Timeline Quiz (6.0). The most-downloaded options are Khan Academy (10M+ downloads, free) and Nibble (1M+); the best-rated history-only app on Google Play is Paladin (4.6 from 19,124 reviews). HistoryDays and Histia are not on Google Play.
We searched Google Play (US) for all 12 apps on October 20, 2026. Ten are there. This page lists what Google Play shows, which often differs from the App Store: ratings, downloads and content ratings. For the cross-platform ranking, see the 12 best history apps.
The best history apps for Android, ranked
- 1
Aurelius Our appLearning world history in order, as connected stories, in 5 minutes a day9.2/10 - 2
HistoroAI-generated lessons on any history topic you ask for6.4/10 - 3
HistopiaFree lessons with history minigames and collectible cards6.3/10 - 4
Learn History: Timeline QuizFree timelines and quizzes on 27 topics, no subscription6.0/10 - 5
Khan AcademySchool-style world and US history courses, completely free5.6/10 - 6
PaladinAnimated 5-minute stories about famous people4.6/10 - 7
ClioFinding historic sites and museums near you in the US4.5/10 - 8
World History EncyclopediaReading reliable history articles, reviewed by historians4.5/10 - 9
NibbleGeneral knowledge in 10-minute lessons, with history as one topic4.1/10 - 10
History MasterRevising for history tests with timelines, mind maps and flashcards4.1/10
Google Play facts for every app
| App | Google Play rating | Downloads | Developer on Google Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelius (our app) | No rating shown yet (new) | 100+ | Agape Group GmbH |
| Historo | 4.1 (171) | 10K+ | Sapraxis |
| Histopia | 4.2 (11) | 100+ | Cabin Software LTDA |
| Learn History: Timeline Quiz | No rating shown | 50+ | Normand Martin |
| Khan Academy | 4.1 (173,663) | 10M+ | Khan Academy |
| Paladin | 4.6 (19,124) | 500K+ | Deepstash SRL |
| Clio | 4.3 (114) | 10K+ | Clio Foundation |
| World History Encyclopedia | 4.7 (119) | 10K+ | World History Foundation |
| Nibble | 4.3 (133,722) | 1M+ | KREMITAL LIMITED |
| History Master | 3.9 (1,025) | 100K+ | Carlo Terracciano - MasterApps |
Google Play (US, English), read October 20, 2026.
What to check on Android
The right developer
Search results mix similar names. Aurelius: Learn History is by Agape Group GmbH; "Aurelius - Stoic Philosophy" (BilDev Labs) is a different app. Paladin appears under Deepstash SRL on Google Play and Brainstash Inc on the App Store: same app.
Ratings differ from iPhone
Khan Academy is 4.6 on the App Store but 4.1 on Google Play; History Master 4.4 vs 3.9. Read the Android reviews if you are on Android.
Subscriptions
Paid apps bill through Google Play. Cancel from Google Play → profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions (Google's guide).
Not on Android
HistoryDays and Histia: we did not find them on Google Play (US) on October 20, 2026. See history apps for iPhone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best history app for Android?
Aurelius: Learn History, our app (9.2/10), rated Everyone on Google Play.
What is the best free history app for Android?
Histopia (lessons free) and Khan Academy (completely free, 10M+ downloads).
Is Paladin on Android?
Yes: 4.6 from 19,124 Google Play reviews, 500K+ downloads, listed by Deepstash SRL.
Which history apps are not on Android?
HistoryDays and Histia.
Which history app has the most downloads on Google Play?
Khan Academy (10M+), which teaches every school subject. Among history-only apps, Paladin (500K+).
The bottom line
On Android, check the developer name and the Google Play reviews. For history in order with a quiz after each lesson, try Aurelius free.
Sources
- Google Play listings (US, English) of the 10 apps, read October 20, 2026; Google Play search for HistoryDays and Histia, same date.