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Pliny

almanacstudios.co.uk

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Spec score 7.3 #18 of 26 in History Learning Apps

What it is

Pliny is a history-learning app for iOS and Android, offering short lessons and quizzes about ancient and modern history. Lessons are presented as roughly five-minute reading modules, with optional narration. Available topics include Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Vietnam War, and the Iranian Revolution; Ancient Rome and World War II are marked as coming soon. Scoring at least 80% on a level quiz unlocks the next chapter. Completing all levels in a topic opens the timed Grand Trial, which can lead to a badge and leaderboard place. The app tracks progress and includes review quizzes. Pliny is currently in early release. Its Free plan costs nothing and provides five gems daily, while rewarded ads can provide more. Premium offers unlimited gems, removes ads, and opens every topic, but no Premium price is listed. Sign-in supports Apple, Google, or email.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Pliny is a history learning app with lessons and quizzes covering ancient and modern history.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Privacy
The company says it does not sell user data and describes opt-in iOS tracking for personalized advertising; users who opt out still see less-personalized ads.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Support
Support says it aims to reply to email within two working days.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Headquarters
Mildenhall, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Android data safety
Google Play states that data is encrypted in transit and that users can request data deletion.Read 5 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Data deletion
The company says in-app account deletion is immediate and personal data is deleted within 30 days, subject to legally required retention.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Early release
Almanac Studios describes Pliny as currently in early release.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Grand Trial
Completing every level in a topic unlocks a comprehensive timed exam and a chance to earn a badge and leaderboard place.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Lessons
Lessons are short modules described as five-minute reads, with optional narration.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Premium
Pliny Premium provides unlimited gems, removes ads and gives full access to every topic; the page does not state a price.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Progression
Scoring at least 80% on a level quiz unlocks the next chapter.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Service providers
The privacy policy names Firebase for authentication and app services, Google AdMob for advertising, Apple for Apple sign-in and purchases, Google Sign-In, and ElevenLabs for pre-generated lesson narration.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Sign-in
Users can sign up with Apple, Google or email.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk
Topics
The site lists Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Vietnam War and the Iranian Revolution as live topics, with Ancient Rome and World War II marked as coming soon.Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk

Plans and prices

Free Free 5 gems daily · rewarded ads can earn more Read 5 Oct 2026 · almanacstudios.co.uk

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Short lessons with optional narration
  • Progression unlocks chapters at 80%
  • Timed Grand Trial with badge opportunity
  • Available on iOS and Android
  • Free plan gives five gems daily

Limits

  • Pliny is currently in early release
  • Ancient Rome and World War II are coming soon
  • Free plan includes rewarded advertising

Who it suits

Pliny suits learners who prefer short reading lessons, quizzes, and staged progression on mobile devices. It is also suited to users interested in badges, leaderboard placement, and the listed history topics.

Verdict

Pliny presents history through brief readings, quizzes, progression gates, and a final timed trial for each topic. The free plan is limited by daily gems, while Premium’s price is unspecified.

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