Features & Capabilities

Today in History is a free, simple app that shows the most important historical events from around the world. Each item includes a Read More button linking to a full Wikipedia article, giving quick context for events. The database currently includes 137,000+ events, divided into three sets: Events (17,500+), Births (84,500+), and Deaths (35,000+).

It is multilingual and supports numerous languages, making history accessible to a global audience. With a focus on educational and political facts, Today in History is a handy reference for learning and teaching history.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Matrix Software Co.
Version:
1.11 Last updated: 2026-05-10
Version code:
885485308
Creation date:
2018-06-19
Compatible devices:
Size:
4.51MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-07
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Developed by:
Matrix Software Co.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/history/id1327813935
Website:
https://apps1.matrix-soft.org

User Reviews

Reviews praise the app’s simple, accessible design and concise, engaging history with helpful links. Daily bite-sized history is a strength. Recurrent drawbacks include loading crashes and readability problems in dark mode, along with occasional media/content misalignment. Some users note content accuracy concerns and limited ways to contact developers for updates. Feature requests (e.g., more days to view history) are mentioned but less consistently. Overall, strong content and UX are tempered by reliability and display issues.
Pros
  • Simple, easy-to-use interface.
  • Concise, well-presented historical content with helpful links (Wikipedia) for context.
  • Engaging, educational daily history highlights that are easy to read and reflect on.
  • Stories and content are easy to access and navigate.
Cons
  • Frequent loading issues and occasional crashes.
  • Readability problems in dark mode or with certain color schemes (low contrast, unreadable text, and truncated lines).
  • Media quality concerns (photos not always related to the articles) and occasional factual/content accuracy issues.
  • Limited developer support/no clear way to contact for updates or feedback, plus some feature requests remain unaddressed.
Recent reviews
I have been having problems with getting this app to load. Frustrating!
by Hi*****, 2026-05-08

This is a very cool app and idea. However, there is no option to pick a day to view history. It only shows history for the day you use the app. If this app let me choose any day to view the history on that day, I would update my review to 5 stars. Since it is only limited to history in the day you use it, I will not be using this app.
by Br*****, 2026-02-26

This is an app made by Russian developers in an occupied region of Ukraine
by ch*****, 2025-08-05
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