Sorting History is a games app developed by Empty Cup Media.
User Ratings
Sorting History is rated 4.97 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 32 ratings.
App Information
Sorting History is FREE to download. The download size is 44.21 MB. The latest version available is 1.1.23. The last update was on September 8, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since April 2026.
Description
Place historical events on a growing timeline. Get it right and the timeline grows. 18 categories, 1,900+ events, and a new Daily Challenge every day. Not multiple choice — you sort history.
I built this game for my wife. We loved playing Chronology for many years, but the content never changed. So I made the game she asked for — a trivia game that never gets old.
HOW IT WORKS Each round, you get a historical event. Place it where you think it belongs on the timeline. Get it right and the timeline grows. Get it wrong and you learn something new.
A NEW CHALLENGE EVERY DAY 5 events, surprise category, under 2 minutes. Everyone gets the same Daily Challenge. Share your results and see who sorted history best. Daily streak with celebrations at 7, 14, 30, 100, and 365 days, and streak freezes for when life gets in the way.
GO DEEP 18 categories — US History, World Wars, Ancient Civilizations, Scientific Discoveries, Music & Entertainment, Sports History, European History, TV History, Film History, Women's History, Food & Drink, Space Exploration, and country histories from Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands, Japan, France, and South America. 100+ researched events in every category. Two new categories every month, one chosen by community vote — you get a say in what comes next.
LEARN, DON'T JUST PLAY Turn on Learning Mode and events you miss keep coming back until you master them. Spaced repetition that actually works. Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone who wants screen time that teaches.
PLAY AT YOUR PACE Friendly mode (no penalties), Competitive, or Expert. No timer. Sprint (5 rounds) to Epic (30 rounds). Works completely offline.
PLAY TOGETHER Two ways to play with friends and family.
PASS & PLAY On a road trip? Waiting at a restaurant? Pass the phone and take turns. 2-6 players, one device, no Wi-Fi needed. Pick your category, set your difficulty, and see who knows history best.
NETWORK PLAY Board game night without the board. Two teams on their own devices over the same Wi-Fi. Choose your category and go — a game night that never runs out of content.
TRACK YOUR MASTERY Scholar Path for breadth across all of history. Historian Path for deep expertise.
TWO GAME MODES Sorting History — place events on a timeline. History Pinpoint — guess the exact year (Historian exclusive).
Available in 7 languages: English, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, and French. Free to play with ads.
EXPLORER ($1.99/mo | $9.99/yr | $29.99 lifetime) All standard categories, ad-free. 2 streak freezes per month.
HISTORIAN ($2.99/mo | $14.99/yr | $44.99 lifetime) Everything in Explorer, plus Epic categories (500+ events each), History Pinpoint, and 3 streak freezes per month.
Subscription Terms: Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase with no auto-renewal.
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