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2 subscriptions from $7.99
In the United States, History Today Magazine has 2 subscriptions priced $7.99 – 74.90.
| Subscription | Period | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | Monthly | $7.99 |
| Annual subscription | Annual | $74.90 |
8 one-time purchases from $2.99
In the United States, History Today Magazine has 8 one-time purchases priced $2.99 – 5.99.
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| HT Weekly Issue Four | $2.99 |
| Special: Best of 2015 | $2.99 |
| April 2016 | $4.99 |
| March 2016 | $4.99 |
| First World War Special | $5.99 |
| July 2016 | $5.99 |
| June 2016 | $5.99 |
| Special: The Crusades | $5.99 |
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| Rating / 5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 1.1K | 31K | 19K | 5K | 4K | 4K | 641 | 256 | 234 | 156 | 124 |
| Released | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2012 | 2013 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2019 | 2017 |
| Monthly price | $7.99 | $16.99 | $5.99 | $19.99 | $3.99 | $9.99 | — | $4.99 | $0.99 | $14.99 | — |
| Annual price | $74.90 | $149.99 | $34.99 | $199.99 | $24.95 | $99.99 | — | $44.99 | — | $69.99 | — |
| One-time price | $4.99 | $4.99 | $5.99 | — | $1.99 | $3.99 | — | $4.99 | $4.99 | — | — |
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History Today Magazine reviews
4.8 out of 5, based on 1,060 reviews.
What people like
- Articles are well-written and interesting.
- Subscription gives access to archives.
- App looks good on phone screens.
- Great value for the money.
What they complain about
- You cannot share or email articles.
- Restore purchase button is broken.
- Old issues are hard to find.
- App crashes or shows blank screens.
Keeping the past present
Like many history graduates, I’ve retained my passion for the discipline even if I’m not working in the field. History Today is an ideal way to keep that passion fed. I particularly enjoy its breadth and variety, even as it shows up how woefully limited in chronology and geography was my own formal study of the subject!
Content good, app has lost access to issues page
The content is very good, as it has been for decades. Something has gone wrong with the app on IPad making it unreadable - nothing appears on the 'issues' page.
Great publication, OK App
History Today is, of course, great publication which has seen recent improvements under its new editorial team. However, the app itself is rather basic in its functionality. You can’t bookmark a page/section for example and the articles as in a single file rather than pages (as in the paper version). It does work but it could be a lot more use friendly.
Not very useful
I can read articles in the app, but I can’t print them out or share them with others (via email or text) or save to other apps. Reading onscreen is hard on my eyes. I am canceling my subscription and will remove the app.
Version 1.7.3 - No table of contents and inconsistent sharing functionality
I loaded this version in the hope of solving my problem: The previous version would not allow the saving of articles to other apps (such as Instapaper). Now oddly enough, in some month's issues it will and in others it won't. Mysterious and a bit annoying. Also, there is no longer a table of contents in any of the issues I've looked at (about 7-8 across 3-4 years). This is obviously even more challenging than the other problem. The only solution I've found is to go to the website to find the contents then go back to the app and find the story. Could be worse I know, but most apps don't make you take these steps. As always, great content and when you can find what you want the pages are really nice but the app is a little hard to use.
Back to history
I first read HT nearly 40 years ago on the recommendation of a teacher and enjoyed its different take on history compared to our text books. After a long break it’s great to see that the plurality of voices, topics and debates are as strong now as then. Thank goodness.
Scam.
I purchased a monthly subscription via Apple and I still can’t access articles. The app is either a con-job or the makers are morons.
Subscribing helps
Evolving from 40-odd years of print issues to online, I still want access to HT as a resource. Subscribing helps by giving access to all of current issues, not just bits. I also have access to the archive. Pity the online search function does not go back 40 years.
Flawed....
There is no provision for restoring purchased items. Why not? This app is most definitely not user-friendly!
Good but...
The app is good, for reading the magazine... but it would be great to access the daily updates/news/articles from the app as well. National Geographic does this very well. What are you waiting for?
Fine design
Well illustrated,finely researched and well balanced articles. A free well designed app included in subscription.
Complete waste of time and Money
Useless app, worse support. Really, just don’t bother.
No more option to buy individual issues
Very well done app rendition of a wonderfully done magazine….No more possibilities to buy individual issues I was able to buy single issues in the past somehow it’s not more an option…
Still some bugs
Still some bugs with this new app; it promises access to previously purchased issues, and doesn't deliver. I'm not sure if this is due to the app no longer being serviced by Pocketmags, but in any event, the journal is the same, and thus access to issues previously purchased via the old app should not be blocked. Get to work, fellas, eh?
Great magazine but...
The app doesn’t offer abstracts/previews of articles just the titles. For those who want to dip in and out rather than subscribe this is a major shortcoming. I use the app to view the contents but often prefer to buy the physical magazine - the format of the physical magazine is very good indeed.
S
Brilliant app!
Search function
Can’t seem to find a search function, which I would have assumed would have been a given for the History Today app.
No ability to share subscription with family?
As much as a love this publication I find the inability to share my subscription with my family really irritating. Please consider adding support for family sharing in a future update.
Browsing old issues
I found difficult to find old editions like from the 90's. It should have a general browser so, one can look for specific article, no matter when was issued by the magazine.
Excellent - a history fix whenever you want it
Lovers of history should download and subscribe ASAP. The new format is excellent; the articles more scholarly than those in other popular history magazines - while remaining approachable and interesting; and the expanded content (including weekly mini-magazines to go alongside the monthly main issue) means there's always something fascinating to read.
Problems
I get Country Life every week and it's a breeze. History Today is work. When you download an issue why doesn't it stay there? Why do I have to download it again. So far I'm only into it for $4.99 so it's not a disaster but I may choose to cut my loses. The content is great though and that's why I'm writing.
great app but subscription options are confusing.
the app is great to use but subscription options are confusing, so my comments are more about subscription process than app. Print subscription with included digital access (this app), digital subscription, digital single issues, and then optional archive access with a web site that is only available with archive purchase makes it very difficult to know what you bought. For example there is a 3 cheap issues print option with flow-on to regular subscription which seems not to flow on, although the included digital access does. this is not an issue in the app, just the magazine subscription process. it appears that under the subscription you get acess to current and older issues (but no archive), but they may go away when subscription expires. when I download an older issue, i don’t know if included or I am actually making a purchase. it is all just too complex. i have other digital subscriptions (e.g. Ancient Warfare magazine) which are easier to use.
Very good but...
Very good, interesting articles but the fact that I cannot email an article for someone else to read is a big drawback. Doesn't it occur to the publisher that by allowing its readers to do this it can increase the number of subscribers?
Mr
The best History periodical on the market by far. Always challenging and revealing as well as relevant to us all today.
Unhappy
Restore button doesn't work so I can't bring my subscription from the old app into this one. I have no choice but to stick with the old app until this is rectified.
History can be fun and relevant
Great service!
History today
Absolutely brilliant , good value for money. Couldn't ask for better.
Bugs
Previously purchased editions not showing up in new app.
Fabulous informed History Magazine
A really great history magazine. Intelligent and informed articles by historians. Recommended.
Great magazine
Each issue has a good mixture of writing and even if I don't read everything there's usually something interesting. App works well on my phone.
Useless
Restore Purchase function not working. Rubbish. Stick with the old one if on iPad.
Good magazine
Great for general history readers and also those who like a little more depth.
Very good app
Most of these magazine apps just display a PDF of the magazine. This app is much better and scales to the iPhone screen well.
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History Today Magazine FAQ
- Is History Today Magazine free?
- Yes. The app and its basic features are free, in all 174 countries it sells in. Premium features are paid: they start from $7.99 (US), across 2 subscriptions and 8 one-time purchases.
- How much does History Today Magazine cost per month?
- Monthly subscription is $7.99 (US). The annual plan works out cheaper per month: $74.90 a year.
- Does History Today Magazine have a free trial?
- No. None of its offers (US) come with a free trial.
- Where is History Today Magazine cheapest?
- A one-time purchase costs RUB 249.00 (≈$2.95) in Russia and COP 29,900 (≈$9.06) in Colombia, its cheapest and dearest countries.
- What are the best alternatives to History Today Magazine?
- The Spectator Magazine (4.8 from 30,566 reviews, premium from $4.99), Scientific American (4.8 from 19,060 reviews, premium from $5.99) and Foreign Policy News & Analysis (4.7 from 4,974 reviews, premium from $5.99).
History Today Magazine download
Last updated 1 year ago.
History Today Magazine sells in 174 countries. It was released 10 years and 11 months ago, on 29 Oct 2015. It holds a 4.8 rating from 1,060 reviews.
Supports 1 language: English.
How much does History Today Magazine make?
Third-party estimates for the last 30 days, worldwide — not the store's own figures, which Apple publishes for nobody.
Revenue by plan
- One-time 48%
- Monthly 29%
- Annual 23%
Revenue by country
- United Kingdom 35%
- United States 33%
- Australia 9%
- Canada 4%