Historical Markers App Reviews

Downloaded this while driving through Texas/south towing our RV. The roadside historical markers were of interest but not practical to pull over for. Figured this app would be the answer, not so much. We've reached NV now and finally it has some roadside markers that show up for us to read while driving by. Needs additional roadside entries.

The speech engine is absolutely terrible (meaning the voice you listen to which "reads" the markers out loud). It sounds like a bad 1980's version of a talking robot. Hard to understand. I realize a good speech engine may be expensive but you can't advertise "text to speech" and have it be as lousy as this. The database interaction is great, so if you travel and want to sit and read on your phone what the local markers say, then this would be fine for that. But I was hoping this would read the markers to me as I drive past them. I guess it will, but it will be painful to listen to.

We downloaded this app to use on a long roadtrip. I loved not having to stop at every historical marker but still getting the info. I also used it to look ahead and see if there was a reason to stop.

Wherever you are, wherever you go, this app tells you all about the historically significant sights around you. Love it!

I had this App, but the update is only for IOS 6, please make a version compatible with the original iPad.

Crashes whenever I press the go to current location button. Crashes if I try to swipe to a different location.

I’ve been really enjoying this app. I’ve been able to pull it up pretty much anywhere I’ve been in NY and learn something new about the area. I really can’t recommend this enough.

This was such a fun app to use during a long road trip. In addition to the Historical Markers it also gives info on many historical buildings. A wonderful source of local information.

I'm so happy that I found this app. It's simple and works as advertised. My wife and I use it on our road trips through the Appalachians and it's become an indespensible resource for learning about local history. I've written Dan (the author) a couple of times to report bugs and always recieved a quick response. My only suggestion would be to include the ability to upload new images of markers, but Dan tells me that feature is in the works, so fingers crossed. It's a great app and definitely 5 out of 5 stars!

As noted the app does not work. It was great for a few weeks and it started shutting down. Before that issue I loved it. I sent an email to app support when the problem started and nothing changed. They either don't monitor or don't care.

Looks like the v3.4 update fixed the bug that everyone has been reporting in the comments. I wrote the author last week and got an immediate response saying that he was working on a fix. Forutnetely, the update came in just in time for the 4th of July weekend! In any case, this is one of my favorite road trip apps and I can't recommend it enough. Please keep up the good work!

I've had this app for quite some time - NEVER finds anything but the Atlantic Ocean Very disappointing

I would have given this app 5 stars if it had two more functions which I was told by the app creator that it was coming up. However it never has. It needs a "been there" option so you can mark off and keep track what markers you have seen. The second is a "favorites" section. If it had those two functions, I would give it a 5.

I highly recommend this app. No performance issues, sleek appearance, and the updates are great! I live in a very historical area in VA and love that I can mark where I've been. This app has certainly come a long way. Bravo!

I'm currently in Concord, NH. Just browsing through the Wikipedia list, I see many Historical Markers in Concord. But in the app? Just two, both for Franklin Pierce. This app is a total waste of money.

Won't Open. iOS 7.1.2

Handy informational tool. Also, at one point there was a glitch, quick email response and problem solved.

This app is missing many historical markers! I do NOT recommend this app!

I just got back from a trip and passed by several markers. Got home and discovered this app. Downloaded it and tried to look up the historical markers I passed and only found two within a very large area! Markers descriptions are neat, but very few if them are listed.

I really can’t recommend this enough. It’s been a joy to use this app to learn about all the history around the Washington DC area. The photos of the markers really makes this one above and beyond the other historical markers apps on the app store.

As we were traveling this weekend I noticed the historical marker signs and each one had a number listed. So I went to the app store and downloaded the historical marker app. NONE of the signs were in the app. VERY disappointed.

Loaded this app because we were passing markers on a trip through SE Texas. Once loaded the local roadside markers were not listed! I will seek a refund

I've always loved historical markers and so was excited to find this app! It's been a great way to learn about local history and read markers while traveling without having to stop for each one. Never encountered any major problems with the app and the updates have made good changes.

The disappearing menu bar glitch is fixed. Stable through flick and pinch. If the database is (in)correct, it would have more to do with the national database and the software author's transcription. Using this app, my Texas history app and a good wiki app, the landscape sparkles with jewels of historic beauty. ---old review below-- I do not travel extensively in the Unites States. I cannot attest to the absolute accuracy of this App. In a recent trip to coastal Georgia and South Carolina I found the locations to be rather accurate and numerous. However, it does not and cannot provide the location of every state and local historic designations because it does not resource every database. From that standpoint, I like this app and certainly understand it has limits. The most irritating aspect in its operation is the the bottom menu bar will disappear with continued use. This requires I quit the app, launch and then re-locate my position. After a couple inquiries, the Menu Bar is again lost. Too bad If this niggling problem were corrected, the app would garner a four to five star rating

Downloaded the app three days ago. Showed marker sites the first couple times I opened it. Going on a trip today and was looking forward to using this when I was traveling but.....when I open the app not a single marker shows up, just a blank map. Like you had an unmarked Google map up. Worthless.

My husband and I are trying to get all of the California markers. We have about 150. I've got a nice little spreadsheet keeping track of our progress. It would be so nice if this app let you mark stuff you've seen, and maybe earn stars for accomplishments like clearing out a county or doing the first 20 or doing one in every county/state. I would so pay a couple of bucks to support that!

By far the best of the historical marker apps available on the app store. Being able to see photos of the markers really sets it apart. The app is a joy to use and elegant in its simplicity!

I have a pretty low tolerance for apps that crash before they've done anything at all. I hit the GPS arrow to center on me then the magnifying glass. Crash. iOS 6.3 on iPhone 5. Great idea, keep iterating? Implementation is not very mature so far. Can I get a refund?

An app is needed to find highway and historical markers, but don't bother with this one. The data only covers the east coast.

This ap was great traveling with. We were able to look ahead to places while traveling to see what was around.

My wife and I enjoyed using it this past weekend in Hunterdon County NJ. It worked great! The only feedback was that it would be even better if we could 'check off' the markers we visited and print off a report when done for the day and then pick up where we left off next time around.

Crashes constantly iOS 10

I used and loved this app. Then I upgraded my iPad first gen to os5. Now I can't reload this app. It says I have to get os6 which seems not to be available for this iPad generation. I would love to have this app back as I travel extensively and enjoy the markers I find. Please fix this

The app opens in the last location I used it and every time I try to move it to the area I'm in it shows in the Atlantic Ocean. Please fix this. Otherwise this app is useless.

I was reasonably happy with the markers I saw close to home (Remarksble Ohio had more, but this had some they didn't). But when I click on the info about the marker the program closes. Happened for all markers I tried. This is a SERIOUS BUG. Please fix!!!!!!

Was super excited to download this app while traveling on vacation. Pulled up great sights, but when clicking the more info icon the app would kick me out and I would have to start over again, never providing me the opportunity to read the entire history.

Sorry that it seems I can no longer update this app. I have an iPad one....prob many kids do too and use it in car travels. Other apps have figured out a way to update for all ages of iPads. Could you look into that please?

I rarely review apps, but this one has really been a pleasure to use and has quickly become one of my favorites. Being able to see pictures of the markers has been a great improvement over the previous versions. It’s just been a lot of fun all around.

I've tried just about every historical marker app on the app store and this one is by far the best. It's easy to use and works as described. I'm using the app with my iPhone 7 with iOS 10.1 and it seems to work fine, so not sure what all the negative comments are about.

Great app for anyone who enjoys historical site!

App missing signs in my home town. Some don't show info needs lots of updating

Loved it at first. No shuts down when a location is opened. Sent info to support email but no change.

I like it but wish more were listed.

Driving along, we didn't have time to stop at a historical marker - seems signs never give enough notice when driving 55 mph. I thought to myself, hmmmmm.....I wonder if there's an app for that, and sure enough! Only a mile down the road I knew what the historical marker was for. Also found out the cemetery where my grandparents are buried has a historical marker! Never knew that before! Thanks so much for a great app! We love this type of info as we're driving. 😊

Shows nothing in Vermont. No help function. Does checking on a filter add it or block it? Nothing in catalog.

The most recent update fixed the bug that prevented the app from being used in iOS 10 that people are complaining about in the comments. I've used the app on and off for a few years and the developer has always been quick to fix these kinds of problems. Overall it's a fun app if you like hunting for historical markers.

This app is great, but it needs an update—there are almost 100k historical markers in the database now and the app only shows around 75k.

I love this app and will read just to read. I enjoy jumping to different parts of the country and learning the local history.

Worst app I have ever bought. Drove from North Texas to Colorado with none of the roadside historical markers showing up in the map. So disappointing. A few markers did come up but they were random and unimportant. One star and that is only because the map is accurate.

I like to drive to get where I going...my significant loves history...now she is happy because she can tell me when to slow down! Great app for Any history buff