History Extra: Unlock the past v422.5.0
Immediate Media CoAbout this app
Developer Description
Historical features & podcasts
Content you can trust
Discover historical content from the team behind HistoryExtra Magazine
Save to archive
Bookmark your favourite articles and return to them later
Listen and watch
Enjoy a wide variety of podcasts, and watch our expert video lectures and masterclasses
History you can savour
Relax in an accessible reading, watching and listening experience
Big topics, key figures
Dive deep into the greatest historical topics from the ancient world to the Cold War
Explore the past, today
If you do not have a HistoryExtra digital subscription or have any other questions get in touch with the team for more information or support, please email support@historyextra.com
In-app purchases
$6.49 - $32.99 per item
Version Information
- Version
- 422.5.0
- Downloads
- 50K+
- Updated on
- Dec 10, 2025
- Released
- May 20, 2022
- Requires
- Android 8.0
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History Extra: Unlock the past - Google Play Rankings
Top Rankings
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#25 in Top Free News And Magazines in United Kingdom
#38 in Top Grossing News And Magazines in Netherlands
History Extra: Unlock the past users say on Google Play
I have been extremely happy with my History Extra App. I found it easy to use, easy to pick up the terms that are used & easy to save articles that I want to read later. There is so much information about so many different subjects that I have enough reading material for the rest of my life. There are subjects that I wouldn't have thought of reading but, put in front of you, you are intrigued to read them.
It's pleasingly interesting so far I'm just skimming the Elizabethan era but early days are so much more to digest so the score is based on the little I've read I will update in due course
Not free. Free to download, then you need to set up a monthly subscription, which increases after a few months. I'm torn: I love history and I totally understand how and why quality content doesn't write itself by magic, but I'm slightly disappointed to not be able to access anything at all. Maybe a token download fee for limited access, but not read 'premium' / more juicy subscriber stuff? EDIT: can't reply-to-reply. App listed 'Free' in "top 10 free History apps which is confusing for users.
The message on my phone has no connection to the articles on the page that opens, so why tell me "X" is available to read when it isn't?
Difficult to set up initial account due to (admitted) bugs in the app. Once going, fine,fast and easy to navigate. Edit After os install to Android 13 (don't know if that makes a difference), I can neither access my account, login or get past the subscription choices page. I have tried all the suggestions from the support service including login through web, uninstalling app, changing password etc. No change. They now tell me I should contact apple store. Cerray not going to pay for this!
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