Features & Capabilities

History Hit brings history anywhere, anytime. Access a growing library of documentaries, exclusive original films and interviews with top historians, plus ad-free podcasts including Dan Snow’s History Hit. New programmes are added weekly and content is produced at historic sites around the world for fans who want deep, expert-led storytelling.

Subscribe to unlock full access with monthly or yearly auto-renewing plans inside the app. Download episodes for offline viewing and listening, enjoy ad-free podcasts, and manage subscriptions through your Google Account. Some content may display with letterboxing on widescreen devices. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are available on the History Hit website.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Hit Networks Ltd
Downloads:
374,517 365
Rating:
4.26
(2,033)
0.04
Version:
10.301.1 Last updated: 2026-06-18
Version code:
5520055
Creation date:
2017-12-08
Publisher country:
GB GB
Permissions:
  • android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
  • android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
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Size:
88.91MB
Email:
su*****@historyhit.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-21
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Other platforms

Apple
History Hit (v10.300.2)
4.50 (1,107)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Hit Networks Ltd
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit
Email:
su*****@historyhit.com
Website:
https://access.historyhit.com

User Reviews

History Hit is praised for its high-quality, engaging documentaries and Dan Snow’s presenting, with broad global coverage and solid app usability. Recurrent downsides include frequent bugs, messy tagging/search, and problematic cancellation/access issues, along with some content appearing only on YouTube/Spotify and a lack of captions. The core tension is strong, valuable content and presenters overshadowed by UX and access reliability problems.
Pros
  • High-quality, informative and entertaining documentaries presented by renowned historians (Dan Snow frequently highlighted).
  • Wide range of topics and global perspectives across different eras.
  • Easy-to-use app with good performance and cross-format viewing (audio and TV).
  • Well-produced, well-researched presentations with engaging storytelling.
  • Good value for money / subscribers feel the content is worth it.
Cons
  • Frequent bugs and glitches within the app, plus unclear or hard-to-use bug reporting channels.
  • Content not consistently accessible after payment; subscription/account access issues and difficult cancellation/refund process.
  • Tagging inaccuracies and weak search/navigation make finding episodes difficult.
  • Some content is only available on external platforms (YouTube/Spotify), reducing in-app accessibility.
  • Lack of closed captions/subtitles across many titles.
Recent reviews
Amazing videos and podcasts
by La*****, 2026-06-11

Really enjoying this. lots of content and it's technically pretty sound too.
by Pe*****, 2026-06-04

This is hands down the best streaming service I've ever had. As a lover of history I couldn't ask for a better platform for high quality, engaging, and entertaining content!
by An*****, 2026-06-01
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