# Family Tree — Build & Share Your Family Tree

> Create, manage, and share detailed family trees with cloud and local storage options. (iPhone/iPad app by Heavenbrook Software Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-tree/id498167544 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Heavenbrook Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/451446278)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2012-02-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-tree/id498167544/reviews.md

## What is Family Tree?

Family Tree is a thoughtful, easy-to-use family genealogy app for iPhone and iPad. Record names, birth and death dates, biographies, and photos for every relative — then organize them in an expandable family tree. Keep your tree private on your device, sync it to the cloud, or collaborate with family members across the world.

BUILD YOUR FAMILY TREE
• Create unlimited family books with an expandable, interactive tree view
• Add ancestors, children, spouses, and full multi-generation lineages
• Record names, gender, birth dates, death dates, biographies, and photos
• Children are automatically sorted by birth date
• Smart "Add Ancestor" — promotes the current root person to a child of a new ancestor

LOCAL & CLOUD STORAGE
• Local Books — stored privately as folders on your device, no login required
• Cloud Books — saved to your account so you can access them from any device
• Shared Books — invite family members to view or edit a book together
• Each person's folder can also hold related files and photos

PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE TREES
• Browse and search public knowledge books shared by other users
• Create your own public knowledge trees on any topic — history, biology, organizations, anything that fits a tree structure
• Subscribe to public books to keep them on your Home

PHOTOS FOR EVERY PERSON
• Attach a profile photo for each family member
• Add multiple photos to a person's photo gallery
• Take photos with the camera or pick from your Photo Library

EXPORT TO PDF
• Export your entire family tree to a beautifully formatted A4 PDF
• Tree branch lines, SF Symbol icons, names, and spouses are rendered accurately
• Share the PDF via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or save it to Files

WI-FI FILE TRANSFER
• Transfer files (photos, documents) into a book over your local Wi-Fi network
• No cables, no cloud accounts — works directly with any browser

SIGN IN YOUR WAY
• Sign in with Apple, Google, Facebook, WeChat, or Email
• Use the app fully offline with Local Books — no sign-in required

BILINGUAL INTERFACE
• Full English and Simplified Chinese interface
• Automatically detects your device language on first launch
• Switch languages anytime in Settings

PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN
• Local Books never leave your device
• Cloud data is tied to your account — only you and people you invite can see it
• No ads inside personal book content; revenue from non-intrusive banner ads only

## Key features

- Cloud family tree creation and sharing
- Local folder-based family tree management
- Upload portraits and multiple pictures
- Export family tree to PDF
- File transfer via HTTP, Bluetooth, iTunes
- Support for numerous file and media types
- Chronological chart (timeline) view

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Tree Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-tree/id498167544/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Immediately broke

*2022-11-27, version 4.66*

The app comes with 2 sample family trees. I deleted them, and the app crashed. Now, when I open it, it says “Loading…” and nothing ever loads. I bricked it! Crazy. If that’s going to break it, why allow them to be deleted? Deleted the app and never bothered to re-download. Kinda ugly anyway. Busy.

### 1/5 — Not helpful

*2022-05-16, version 4.66*

I couldn’t even it use the app they have lagging out and sending me into my Home Screen

### 1/5 — Trust the reviews

*2021-10-17, version 4.66*

I should’ve trusted the reviews. This app is essentially an app where you input your family tree and it does nothing beyond that. It’s not even user friendly so I couldn’t even figure out how to input my own family tree info.

### 5/5 — Family Tree

*2021-02-19, version 4.66*

This is the perfect family tree for privacy, I can add any info on family members without it going out to the world. I have used it for family reunions creating a 9 page PDF with the option, printing and then handing out. Everyone loved it. I subscribe to several genealogy site but didn’t add all info because I always had people who wanted me to respect their privacy or that of their children. It takes some time learning exactly how to use it but well worth the effort. I love this app

### 1/5 — Not Good

*2019-02-13, version 4.2*

Lack of instructions on  use of app.

### 1/5 — Get another

*2015-11-12, version 4.1*

I just bought this app and started to add my family but I keep getting kicked out every time I add something. Not worth the time or frustration.

### 1/5 — Do not buy!

*2014-10-28, version 3.7*

This is an awful app, not user friendly, not device friendly

### 1/5 — Do not buy - crashes

*2014-02-28, version 3.5*

Crashes immediately - the app will not load. Don't waste your money on this app.

### 1/5 — Will not load

*2014-02-04, version 3.5*

After entering all the information and using for a month without any problems the app will not open. When working it is worth 5 stars but I have now a lost a lot of work which has taken a long time to enter. Need a solution

### 1/5 — Ver 3.5

*2014-01-30, version 3.5*

Loaded this ver. Now crashes even after deleting and re-loading.
Wast of time.
TJ

## Frequently asked questions about Family Tree

### What can I do with this family tree app?

You can create and manage detailed family trees, both in the cloud and locally using a folder structure. The app allows you to upload portraits and multiple pictures for family members, share your tree with friends with specific permissions, and export your entire family tree to a PDF document for easy sharing and archiving.

### How can I share my family tree?

The app offers cloud-based sharing where you can grant read-only or admin access to friends. For local trees, you can export them to PDF. The app also supports various file transfer methods like built-in HTTP server, Bluetooth, and iTunes file sharing, allowing you to share the underlying data files.

### What file types and media does the app support?

The app supports a wide range of document types including htm, html, pdf, docx, xlsx, pptx, and txt files. It also supports common image formats like jpg, png, and bmp, as well as video and audio formats like mp4, mov, mp3, and wav, enabling rich documentation of your family history.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is available for free with the option for in-app purchases. This means you can download and use the core features without initial cost, with additional functionalities or content potentially available through purchases within the app.

### What are the main benefits of the local family tree feature?

The local family tree feature provides a compatible and easy-to-maintain folder structure. It allows for multiple family trees, linking members between different lineages, and offers robust file management including export to PDF, support for numerous file types, and secure backup and restore options.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.3 — 2026-07-24

Invite friends to share family tree, with variable access permission.
Remove ads banner by in-app purchase.

### 5.0.2 — 2026-06-03

Export family tree PDF for both local and cloud data.

### 5.0.1 — 2026-06-01

Disable dark mode

### 5.0.0 — 2026-05-31

• Onboarding walkthrough for new users
• Apple, Google, Facebook, and WeChat sign-in
• Export family tree to PDF with branch lines
• Public knowledge books — browse, search, and subscribe
• Photos section in each person's profile
• Smart sorting of children by birth date
• Improved "Add Ancestor" flow that promotes existing root persons

### 4.66 — 2020-06-11

Cloud family tree bug fix.

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