# Family Tree Builder — Create your family tree

> App for organizing and visualizing family tree research with sharing options. (iPhone/iPad app by IWT SOFTWARE LABS LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-tree-builder/id886769701 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IWT SOFTWARE LABS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/415593788)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-tree-builder/id886769701/reviews.md

## What is Family Tree Builder?

Family Tree Builder® is a powerful tool that let's you organize your family tree research and discoveries within the shortest time possible. The Ability to render fullscreen charts allows you to turn your iPad into a powerful visualization tool. You can create a family tree and copy or share it instantly by email giving you the flexibility to move it from your iPad to your Mac, PC or to other iPad Apps including Pages, Numbers & Keynote.

The in-built color picker gives you the flexibility to define the look and feel of your tree. This App is ideal for Personal use, School, Business, Presentation and other areas where data visualization is key.

Family Tree Builder® is very easy to use, it utilizes the Parent->Child relationships to construct a Family tree within the shortest time possible(No Drawing Hassles, Family Tree Builder® Automatically draws it for you). Simply enter an item and select the Parent and Family Tree Builder® will Complete the Join.

Features:
- Easily share your Family Tree with family and friends via email  in PDF or PNG formats.
- Save your Family Tree for future use or edits.
- Supports use of Dotted Lines.
- Easily print your Family Tree.
- Copy your Family Tree and paste in other iPad applications including Pages, Keynote & Numbers.
- Define the look and feel of your Family Tree by easily customizing the colors for each item in the Family Tree with the inbuilt color picker.
- Automatically expands canvas to fit long & wide trees.

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Family Tree Builder® ist eine leistungsstarke App, die Sie organisieren können Ihre Familie Baum Forschung und Entdeckungen innerhalb der kürzesten Zeit möglich. Diese App unterstützt den Deutschland Character Set.
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شجرة العائلة باني هو التطبيق قوية التي تتيح لك تنظيم البحوث شجرة العائلة والاكتشافات في أقصر وقت ممكن. هذا التطبيق يدعم مجموعة الأحرف العربية.
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家庭樹構建器是一個強大的應用程序，讓您可以在最短的時間內組織您的家譜研究和發現。此應用程序支持中文字符集。

## Key features

- Automatic family tree drawing
- Customizable colors and look
- Fullscreen chart visualization
- Export to PDF and PNG
- Share via email
- Copy and paste to other apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-tree-builder/id886769701/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don't waste your money

*2018-12-30, version 2.0*

App doesn't work and has shown an error message from the first time I opened it. 
DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY.

### 1/5 — Ugh

*2017-07-18*

Well that was a waste of money.

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2017-07-13*

After six generations, it won't let you add anymore. It also assumes you want to start with the oldest person and go down, rather than the current generation and go backwards. This is a piece of crap. Don't buy it

### 1/5 — Very Poor!

*2017-05-21, version 1.5*

This really is not a particularly good App. Firstly, the layout is illogical and secondly there appears to be no obvious way of allowing for second or further marriages (where the spouse is deceased) and offspring. It is also too easy to accidentally change the root record requiring a bit of hinting in large family trees. Certainly not worth the money, more of a beta type product.

### 1/5 — What is this?

*2017-05-03*

Awful. Just awful. No thought has gone into the data fields at all.

### 1/5 — Have to build from earliest relative first

*2017-02-25, version 1.2*

I found this no good as I want to add on my earlier relatives as I find them but you have to start with the earliest. Found it hard to use.

### 5/5 — Really great app!!

*2016-07-17*

I used this app to create a very detailed family tree that encompassed 17 pages. The app worked great!! It is very easy to navigate and I had no problem printing. When I was done, I emailed each page to myself in a PDF so I can now do what I want with it. 

I did initially have a problem with the app completely kicking me out when I entered data. I emailed a developer who was great to work with to correct the problem. I'm using an IPad Pro. It's so new that a few kinks had to be worked out. She let me know this and emailed me when the fix went in. It worked great from that point. If you encounter any problems I recommend going this route as well.

Again, great app. Highly recommend.

### 1/5 — Useless, waste of money

*2016-06-13*

Difficult to use and collapses every time I use it whenever I make an info selection. A ripoff at $4.99.

### 1/5 — Nor even a twig maker

*2016-06-12, version 1.0*

In theory a good idea, in reality absolutely rubbish. The tools do not work, it keeps shifting the cells and I have wasted time and money on this awful hard to use app. Do not waste yours.

### 1/5 — Buggy as h*ll

*2016-05-22*

I bought this. I paid $6 and this thing shuts down and deletes any work I've done anytime I try to click the "question mark" to enter in divorce information. I tried contacting app support and it went to an "error not found page."  Needless to say-I'm really angry.

## Frequently asked questions about Family Tree Builder

### How does Family Tree Builder automatically draw trees?

Family Tree Builder utilizes parent-child relationships to construct your family tree. You simply enter an item and select its parent, and the app automatically draws the connections, eliminating manual drawing.

### What file formats can I use to share my family tree?

You can easily share your family tree with others via email in PDF or PNG formats. This allows for flexible sharing and integration with other digital documents.

### Can I use Family Tree Builder on devices other than iPad?

Currently, Family Tree Builder is designed for iPad only, as indicated by its supported devices. This allows for optimized fullscreen chart visualization on the tablet.

### How much does Family Tree Builder cost?

Family Tree Builder is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for creating and managing your family tree.

### Does Family Tree Builder have ads?

No, Family Tree Builder does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted user experience focused on building your family tree.

### How often is Family Tree Builder updated?

The latest version of Family Tree Builder is 2.7, last updated on January 19, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What age rating does Family Tree Builder have?

Family Tree Builder has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above, making it accessible for younger users interested in family history.

### Can I customize the appearance of my family tree?

Yes, Family Tree Builder offers a built-in color picker that allows you to define the look and feel of your tree. You can customize the colors for each item to personalize your visualization.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2026-01-19

Bug fixes

### 2.6 — 2020-01-19

-Bug fixes

### 2.2 — 2019-09-30

-Bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2018-04-13

- Bug Fixes

### 1.9 — 2018-01-22

- Word Spacing Bug Fix

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