History of Weapons & War

Name: History of Weapons & War
Rating: 4.591398 (167 reviews)
Author: FW Media LLC

By: FW Media LLC

Learning About Firearms History and Mechanics with Independent Experts

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2026-03-04

Features & Capabilities

History of Weapons & War brings together top independent experts on firearms history, from the earliest matchlocks to the latest high-tech innovations. With over 6,000 videos, this Chrome extension offers detailed insights into the origins, development, and use of various firearms worldwide.

Learn from renowned hosts like Ian McCollum, Jonathan Ferguson, Henry Chan, and more, who collaborate with museums and private collections to provide factual and practical knowledge. Explore a wide range of weapons, including standard army firearms, rare prototypes, and unique experiments. Subscribe monthly or yearly for full access and dive deep into the fascinating world of weapons and war.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

9.104.1 Last updated: 2025-08-25

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Creation date:

2023-09-07

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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

Size:

76.52MB

Email:

ot*****@vimeo.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-03-04

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Developed by:

FW Media LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ott.forgottenweapons

Email:

ot*****@vimeo.com

Website:

https://forgottenweapons.vhx.tv/contact/support

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app for aggregating quality firearm-related content from favorite creators with ad-free, high-quality streaming and exclusive videos. The app runs smoothly and is regularly improved, offering a unique platform valued by enthusiasts. However, concerns include the $10 monthly price which some find high for the current content range, UI challenges, limited creator variety, and occasional support issues. Users express hope for more creators joining, additional features like Chromecast support, and enhanced customization to justify subscription costs and enhance experience.

Pros

High quality content featuring favorite firearm related creators all in one app without ads.
Smooth, fast streaming and excellent video quality, better than YouTube with less compression.
Regularly updated with new features and a well-organized user interface that is generally intuitive.
Allows downloads and provides access to content not allowed on YouTube, supporting creators directly.
Provides a focused, factual platform for firearm enthusiasts, avoiding biased or restricted content.

Cons

The app subscription price ($10/month) is considered steep by some users, especially if limited to a few favorite channels.
User interface can be touchy or nearly unusable at times, with requests for improved navigation and customization features.
Some users report subscription activation issues and poor customer support in handling payment problems.
Limited variety of content creators; users desire expansion to include more firearm related channels and topics.
Lack of features like Chromecast support and better video sorting or personalized pages was mentioned.

Recent reviews

Nice idea, but minimal return for money spent and a nearly unusable interface really ruin the experience.

Jo*****, 2024-04-16

Works very well and has content that I love. The streaming is fast, crisp, and smooth; definitely less compression than YouTube. It's also continuously getting more features as time goes on. This is a product of love and passion as opposed to what YouTube has become, which I think is awesome. Absolutely worth it for content that isn't deemed "advertiser-friendly" by Google. I hope others end up enjoying it as much as I have!