Daily Challenge
A new challenge every day — 4 events in a surprise category. Quick, fun, and the same challenge for everyone. Compare with friends!
Sorting History
The Best History Trivia Game for iOS
Coming April 2026
Sort historical events in chronological order across 12 categories spanning 5,000 years of human history. Play solo, with family on one device, or connect over WiFi. Free to start — two new categories every month.
See It In Action
Set up your game, pick your categories, sort events on the timeline, and see how you did.
Customize Your Game
Pick Your Categories
Sort the Timeline
Track Your Score
Play Your Way
A daily challenge, solo adventures, and multiplayer — all available to every player.
Solo Adventure
Progress through historical events, earn ranks from F to S+, and track your mastery across every category.
Pass & Play
Take turns on one device. Perfect for family game night, road trips, or any time you want to see who knows history best.
Network Play
Connect multiple devices over local WiFi for team competitions. Great for classrooms, parties, and group play with real-time scoring.
Choose Your Plan
Subscribe monthly or annually, or pay once for lifetime access.
Free
Free
- 8 categories
- Unlock any category for 1 hour with an ad
- New categories on release day
Most Popular
Explorer
Monthly · Annual · Lifetime
- All categories, ad-free
- New categories on release day
- Vote on next community category
Historian
Monthly · Annual · Lifetime
- Everything in Explorer
- Expansion packs included
- History Pinpoint bonus game mode
- Vote on next expansion pack
Two New Categories Every Month
One category chosen by community vote, one chosen by us. All tiers get access on release day — subscribers play ad-free, free players can unlock any new category for 1 hour with an ad.
| Free | Explorer | Historian | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Categories | 8 permanent + ad unlock | All (ad-free) | All (ad-free) |
| New categories | Day 1 (1-hour ad unlock) | Day 1 (ad-free) | Day 1 (ad-free) |
| Expansion packs | — | — | All included |
12 Categories at Launch
World Regions
- US History
- European History
- Portuguese History
- German History
Science
- Scientific Discoveries
Conflict & Civilization
- World Wars
- Ancient Civilizations
Culture & Entertainment
- Music & Entertainment
- TV History
- Sports History
- Food & Drink
Social History
- Women's History
Coming in May
Dutch History and South American History — our first post-launch categories, paired with our Dutch and Spanish language editions. After that, two new categories every month — one chosen by community vote, one by the Sorting History team.
Your Game, Your Rules
Choose Your Length
Sprint (5 rounds), Normal (10), Marathon (15), Ultra Marathon (20), or Epic (30). Quick break or deep dive.
Pick Your Categories
Select any combination of your unlocked categories. Focus on your interests or mix everything.
Set Your Difficulty
Friendly (no penalties), Competitive (+2/-1), or Expert (+3/-2). From casual to serious challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sorting History?
A history trivia game where you place events on a timeline in the correct order. Instead of picking A, B, C, or D, you drag events into chronological position — the closer you get, the more points you earn. 12 categories at launch with two new ones added every month.
Is Sorting History free?
Yes. Download for free and play 8 categories with ads. You can also unlock any category for 1 hour by watching a single ad. Explorer and Historian remove all ads and unlock every category permanently. Pay monthly, annually, or once for lifetime access.
Is this game good for families with kids?
Absolutely. Friendly scoring mode removes penalties for wrong answers, making it great for younger players. Every event includes a short explanation after you place it, so kids learn the history behind each answer. No violence, no mature content — designed to be educational and fun for all ages.
Can teachers use this in classrooms?
Yes. Network Play connects multiple devices over local WiFi for classroom competitions. Select specific categories to match your curriculum and set the game length to fit your class period. Network Play is free for everyone.
How do new categories work?
Two new categories release every month — one every two weeks. One chosen by community vote, one by the Sorting History team. Vote after every game. All tiers get access on release day. Subscribers play ad-free, free players unlock new categories for 1 hour with an ad.
What is the Daily Challenge?
Every day, Sorting History gives you a new challenge — 4 events in a surprise category. Sort them into chronological order in under 5 minutes. It's the same challenge for everyone, so you can compare with friends!
Does the game repeat the same events?
Sorting History uses smart content recycling. Events you get wrong come back more often to help you learn. Events you've mastered appear less frequently. The more you play, the smarter the game gets at challenging you.
How many events are there?
Over 1,200 events at launch across 12 categories, with new events added every month. Your categories keep growing — you'll see a notification when fresh events arrive.
What devices does it run on?
iPhone and iPad with iOS 15.0 or later.
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