Orbessa
History has a place
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
History has a place. Explore it.
Travel through the ages on a map and an interactive timeline. Discover illustrated stories, historical figures and references, then explore documented connections between stories in Echoes.
Ten developed pilot stories take you from classical Athens to Apollo 11, through Magellan and Elcano, Marco Polo, the Library of Alexandria and the Eiffel Tower. The wider catalogue includes other subjects whose level of detail may vary.
Listen to the ten pilot stories in English. Resume your reading or listening and keep your favourites on your device. The interface and ten pilot stories are available in English and French; narration is currently in English.
An internet connection is needed to load the catalogue, stories and media. Location access is optional: you can explore every place manually.
Ratings & Reviews
This update reduces data usage with incremental catalogue updates and lighter image previews. Previously viewed images are reused more effectively between app launches. Night mode is more consistent and easier to read across Stories, Echoes and search.
The developer, NICOLAS SIMON BLIN, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- NICOLAS SIMON BLIN
- Size
- 22.5 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Frequent
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Guns or Other Weapons
Infrequent
Realistic Violence
Horror/Fear Themes
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
- Copyright
- © 2026 Nicolas Blin