PinpastThis day in history, on a world map
Free · Works offline · No login
Pinpast gives you five moments that happened on today's date in history. Tap where each one happened on the world map. The closer you are, the more points you get (up to 1,000 per round), and every answer comes with a short two-to-three-sentence story about the place.
Why map quiz apps get frustrating
"It doesn't work without the internet"
"Why do I have to type anything to save my score?"
Zoom that doesn't work, so small countries are impossible
Half the quizzes locked behind a paywall
The same country-name drill every time
"No dark mode? My eyes hurt"
Pinpast works offline with no account, and gives you new moments from history every day
Everything a daily round needs
Pin, read, keep your streak
Five moments from today's date
Five real events that happened on this day in history, new every day.
Tap the world map
Pinch to zoom and pan, then drop your pin.
Score by distance
The closer you are, the more you score. Up to 1,000 per round.
A story for every place
Two or three sentences on what happened there.
Streak and stats
Day streak, average score and best game.
60-day archive
Missed a day? Play any of the last 60.
Practice rounds
Random moments with no effect on your stats.
Offline, no account
Works without internet. Home screen widget included.
See it in action
Moment, map, score, stats
A moment from this day in history
Tap where it happened
Distance, score and the story
Your streak and stats
How it works
Read the moment
An event that happened on today's date.
Pin the map
Tap where you think it happened.
Score and story
Points by distance, then the story of the place.
FAQ
Does it work without the internet?
Yes. The map and every daily moment are inside the app, so you can play offline every day.
Do I need to log in to save my score?
No. There is no account and nothing to type. Your streak and stats stay on your device.
How is the score calculated?
By the distance between your pin and the real location. Closer means more points, up to 1,000 per round and five rounds a day.
Can I zoom in to pin small countries?
Yes. Pinch to zoom and pan, then tap the exact spot.
Can I play past days?
Yes. The archive lets you play any of the last 60 days.
Is it good for learning geography?
Finding five places a day on the map and reading a short story about each is a light way to learn world geography and history together. Families and homeschoolers use it too.
Is it free?
Yes. Every feature is free. The app is supported by ads.
Is there a widget?
Yes. The home screen widget shows today's progress and opens the game in one tap.