Aurelius: Learn History vs Learn History: Timeline Quiz

Aurelius: Learn History is an educational mobile app that combines illustrated stories, quizzes and guided progression through historical eras. Its library contains more than 500 stories about ancient civilizations, battles and world-changing events; each is designed to take 5–15 minutes. Campaign Mode opens chapters as learners complete stories, and follow-up questions award XP. Players can challenge friends using custom codes or compete with AI opponents on a leaderboard. Achievements, badges, daily streaks, levels and campaign tracking record progress. The app is available on Android and iOS, with a free plan and a 3-day trial. The maker says a Pro subscription is needed to unlock the full learning experience. Pro costs $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year and includes unlimited stories and quizzes, all eras, exclusive achievements and badges, and an ad-free experience. The app can be used without an account, but locally stored progress does not sync between devices. Its terms do not guarantee that historical information is accurate, complete or current.

Learn History: Timeline Quiz teaches history through interactive timelines, flashcards, quizzes, and a Pyramid Challenge. The app covers 49 topics across nine sections, including antiquity, regions, wars, historical figures, and eras. Quiz formats include multiple choice, true or false, and chronological ordering, and there is no timer. Additional readings appear within timelines, flashcards, and quiz sections.

The app is available in English, French, and Spanish. Its free search can find a name, place, or year and jump to an event, and Apple Game Center support includes leaderboards and achievements. The free plan includes 27 topics, with no subscription or account required. Coins cost $0.99 as a one-time purchase. Plus (Lifetime) costs $6.99, paid once and adds 22 Plus themes and future themes, unlimited Pyramid Challenge hearts, unlimited quiz hints, and no coin loss for wrong answers. The listing specifies iPhone and iPad compatibility, requiring iOS 18.6 or later and iPadOS 18.6 or later, respectively. The developer indicates the app does not collect data; Apple notes that such developer-provided privacy practices are not verified by Apple.