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What’s New Version 3.4
You asked, we listened.
1. Listen offline
Download any saved place and play its story with no signal — perfect for the subway, tunnels, and flights. Just tap the download icon on a saved place.
2. Uninterrupted stories
Audio now picks up right where it left off after a phone call, Siri, or an alarm — no more stories cut short.
3. Your History Passport
Every story you hear drops a pin on your personal map. Watch your discoveries fill in as you explore new neighborhoods, cities, and countries.
4. Earn badges — Unlock achievements for discovering new places, keeping daily streaks alive, hearing history in multiple states and countries, and going deep into the past. 13 to collect.
5. Streak reminders — A gentle nudge before your streak is about to break, so you never lose your momentum.
6. Pick up where you left off — Revisit any place you've discovered, right from your passport.
Plus performance improvements and refinements throughout.
Have an idea or ran into something? Tap Settings → Request a Feature or Report a Problem. We read every one.
Description
HearHere History tells you what happened right where you are.
Open the app, hear a story about your street, neighborhood, or city — narrated in your favorite voice, grounded in real sources. Free to use with 5 narrations per day. Upgrade to HearHere Premium for unlimited access.
CORE FEATURES
- Auto-Narrate Where You Stand
- Just open the app. GPS detects your location and you'll hear a vivid history of where you are.
PREMIUM FEATURES (requires HearHere Premium)
- Unlimited daily narrations
- Narrations in Spanish and French
- Walking Tours — guided routes through nearby historical sites with 3, 5, or 7 stops
- Step Into History — themed walking tours sized to your daily step goal, with HealthKit
- Go Deeper — drill into key figures, timelines, and AI-suggested topics for any story
Hidden Stories
-The dark, secret, and lesser-known history most tour guides won't tell you.
Explore the Map
-Tap anywhere on Earth — the Colosseum, the Great Wall, that strange building you saw on TV — and hear its full story.
Ask Anything
-Curious about a detail? Ask follow-up questions by voice or text and get an instant answer about local history.
PERFECT FOR
- City walkers who want to know what they're walking past
- Travelers who'd rather skip the guidebook
- History fans tired of generic AI summaries
- Anyone who's ever wondered "what happened here?"
In-App Purchases US pricing
Monthly Premium Subscription
Monthly$3.99
Annual · Yearly$19.99
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Version history 10 versions
Build 887875376v3.42026-07-07 05:38:32
You asked, we listened.
1. Listen offline
Download any saved place and play its story with no signal — perfect for the subway, tunnels, and flights. Just tap the download icon on a saved place.
2. Uninterrupted stories
Audio now picks up right where it left off after a phone call, Siri, or an alarm — no more stories cut short.
3. Your History Passport
Every story you hear drops a pin on your personal map. Watch your discoveries fill in as you explore new neighborhoods, cities, and countries.
4. Earn badges — Unlock achievements for discovering new places, keeping daily streaks alive, hearing history in multiple states and countries, and going deep into the past. 13 to collect.
5. Streak reminders — A gentle nudge before your streak is about to break, so you never lose your momentum.
6. Pick up where you left off — Revisit any place you've discovered, right from your passport.
Plus performance improvements and refinements throughout.
Have an idea or ran into something? Tap Settings → Request a Feature or Report a Problem. We read every one.
Build 887848304v3.12026-07-05 20:15:04
Stories now start playing in seconds. We rebuilt how narration audio is delivered — instead of waiting for the whole story to be prepared, HearHere now speaks each sentence as it's ready, so you hear the first words within moments of arriving somewhere new.
• Near-instant audio — narration begins in about 5 seconds instead of half a minute
• Richer, more detailed storytelling on every narration
• Smoother playback and reliability fixes throughout
As always, thanks for exploring with us. Have a spot you'd love to hear about? Tap "Request a Feature" in Settings.
Build 885790605v2.32026-05-18 14:09:02
• Free-tier users now get all 5 daily listens (was
accidentally capped at 1 — sorry to anyone who hit this)
• Narrations now stream in as they're generated, so you
start reading in seconds instead of waiting for a spinner
• Instant launches at locations you've visited before
• Cleaner, friendlier error notifications
• Plenty of polish, performance, and stability improvements
Build 885823697v3.02026-05-18 16:55:41
HearHere History 3.0 — What's New
• Real-time story streaming — history starts arriving within a second of opening the app, so you'll never wonder if it's loading
• Reliable on weak signal — when streaming hits a flaky cellular or Wi-Fi connection, the app automatically retries the right way so your story still arrives
• 5 free narrations per day (up from 3)
• Clearer loading status and more helpful error messages — you'll always know whether the issue is your connection or our servers
• AI-suggested deep-dive topics restored on every story — find new angles on the places you visit
Build 885252280v2.12026-05-04 21:29:36
What's New
• Richer narrations — more named people, real dates, fewer hallucinations
• Streaming narrations — text appears in seconds, not after a long wait
• Rewritten prompts for deeper, more vivid history
• Faster launch — narrations now stream in as they generate
• Smarter "Go Deeper" suggestions
• Friendlier errors, fewer rate-limit hiccups
• Bug fixes and polish
Build 884935737v2.02026-04-26 20:49:53
History narrations are noticeably richer this release:
• Now grounded in Wikipedia source material — narrations
cite specific people, dates, buildings, and events from
reliable sources instead of relying on the model alone
• Longer, more detailed narrations
• Smarter "Go Deeper" suggestions tailored to the specific
story you just heard, with deeper Key Figures and Timeline
drill-downs
Build 883677863v1.0.32026-03-25 13:29:12
Go Deeper into History — Tap "Key Figures" or "Timeline" below any narration to unlock a detailed deep dive. The app also suggests unique drill-down topics tailored to each location, like "The Battle of 1776" or "Cultural Legacy." Premium feature.
Fresher Stories Every Time — The app now tracks what you've already heard and avoids repeating the same topics, so each narration feels new.
Faster Launch — Revisiting a location? Your last narration loads instantly from cache. Premium users get an even faster experience with background prefetching before GPS locks in.
Refreshed Design — New rounded typography, smoother animations, and polished card layouts throughout the app.
Build 882805079v1.0.22026-03-13 20:02:34
Discover the hidden history all around you.
HearHere History turns every location into a story. Using your GPS, the app instantly generates rich historical narrations about wherever you are — then
reads them aloud with a natural-sounding voice, like having your own personal tour guide in your pocket.
How it works:
Drop a pin anywhere on the map, search for a place, or just open the app where you stand. Within seconds, you'll see and hear the fascinating history of
that spot — battles fought, buildings built, people who walked those same streets.
Features:
- Narrations brought to life by AI, tailored to your location
- Four narrator personas: The Storyteller, The Professor, The Local, and the Spooky Guide
- "On This Day" — discover what happened at your location on today's date in history
- Time Machine — travel back to any year and hear what your location was like
- Follow-up questions — ask your guide anything about what you just heard
- History Trivia — test your knowledge with quizzes based on the narration
- Interactive map — tap anywhere to explore its history
- Multiple voice accents and playback speed control
- Narrations available in English, Spanish, and French
- Step Into History — themed walking tours tied to your daily step goal
- Home screen widget with daily "On This Day" facts
Free to use with 3 narrations per day. Upgrade to HearHere Premium to unlock unlimited narrations, Time Machine, multi-language narrations, and Step Into
History walking tours — everything you need to explore without limits.
Build 882690264v1.0.12026-02-25 11:29:34
Hidden Stories — Discover the dark, secret, and lesser-known history behind every location. Enable in Settings to reveal bonus content below each narration.
Build 881439019v1.02026-02-09 15:30:20
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| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | en-US | Free | 6 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| DK | en-GB | Free | 1 | 2.0 | 3.4 |
| AE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| AM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| AT | de-DE | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| AU | en-AU | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| AZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| BE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| BG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| BH | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| CA | en-CA | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| CH | de-CH | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| CN | zh-Hans-CN | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| CZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| DE | de-DE | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| EE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| EG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| FI | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| FR | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| GB | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| GE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| GR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| HK | zh-Hant-HK | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| HR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| HU | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| IE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| IL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| IQ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| IS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| IT | it | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| JO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| JP | ja | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| KR | ko | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| KW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| LB | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| LT | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| LU | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| LV | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| MO | zh-Hant-HK | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| NO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| NZ | en-AU | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| OM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| PL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| QA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| RO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| RS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| RU | ru | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| SA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| SE | sv | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| SI | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| SK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| TR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| TW | zh-Hant-TW | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| UA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
| YE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 3.4 |
Change log 14 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
You asked, we listened.
1. Listen offline
Download any saved place and play its story with no signal — perfect for the subway, tunnels, and flights. Just tap t
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description updated
HearHere History tells you what happened right where you are.
Open the app, hear a story about your street, neighborhood, or city — narrated in your favorite v
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subtitle updated
History guide in your pocket.
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name updated
HearHere History
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Version 3.4 released
You asked, we listened.
1. Listen offline
Download any saved place and play its story with no signal — perfect for the subway, tunnels, and flights. Just tap the download icon on a saved place.
2. Uninterrupted stories
Audio now picks up
◆
Version 3.1 released
Stories now start playing in seconds. We rebuilt how narration audio is delivered — instead of waiting for the whole story to be prepared, HearHere now speaks each sentence as it's ready, so you hear the first words within moments of arrivi
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Version 3.0 released
HearHere History 3.0 — What's New
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Version 2.3 released
• Free-tier users now get all 5 daily listens (was
accidentally capped at 1 — sorry to anyone who hit thi
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Version 2.1 released
What's New
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Version 2.0 released
History narrations are noticeably richer this release:
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Version 1.0.3 released
Go Deeper into History — Tap "Key Figures" or "Timeline" below any narration to unlock a detailed deep dive. The app also suggests unique drill-down topics tailored to each location, like "The Battle of 1776" or "Cultural Legacy." Premium f
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Version 1.0.2 released
Discover the hidden history all around you.
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Version 1.0.1 released
Hidden Stories — Discover the dark, secret, and lesser-known history behind every location. Enable in Settings to reveal bonus content below each narration.
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Version 1.0 released