# FamilyMap > Interactive map displaying ancestral birthplaces from FamilySearch.org. (iPhone/iPad app by Layne Moessing.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/familymap/id605679828 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Layne Moessing](https://appshunter.io/developer/778682545) - Category: Navigation - Price: Free - Rating: 2.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 4 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2013-03-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-25 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/familymap/id605679828/reviews.md ## What is FamilyMap? FamilyMap for FamilySearch allows you to view the birthplace of the people you are related to on an interactive map. The application retrieves information (including Location) about your ancestors from FamilySearch.org. If you do not have information formatted correctly in familysearch.org it will not display correctly in the app. You must have an account with FamilySearch to use this service. FamilySearch accounts are free at FamilySearch.org. An Internet connection is also required for this application. ## Key features - Interactive map visualization - Displays ancestral birthplaces - Integrates with FamilySearch.org - Requires FamilySearch account - Internet connection required ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/familymap/id605679828/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Isn't working *2015-03-11* Was working great for a couple weeks and loved using this app as I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and family history and genealogy is very important. I can't seem to get any of my ancestors to show up on the map. Can you please work on resolving this issue or let me know if there is another LDS app that you are working on to replace this one? Thank you. ### 1/5 — Does not work! *2015-03-08* I downloaded this app with anticipation wanting to have a map of my ancestral roots... Nothing, 0, zilch! Great concept unfortunately this app is a dud. Giving one stare cause it won't let me do zero ### 1/5 — Doesn't show anything *2015-03-03* Most of my genealogy has been with proper location names and spellings for Family Search. This app finds 0. Not a good app as it sits. Great idea. ### 3/5 — Map *2015-01-07* This is a great idea and pinpoints birthplaces of ancestors, unfortunately, only on my fathers side. ### 4/5 — Chuck *2014-12-28* Love the concept of this app. Unfortunately, most of the locations on my tree are not recognized and not shown. Developers do say they need to be formatted properly to show, but doesn't show or explain how. Some help here would be good. Possible expansion would include birth and death locations and tied together with a ribbon. Cool app! ### 2/5 — Was working *2014-08-26* Now it has stopped. ### 1/5 — App seems to be broken... *2014-08-24* Entered my login info, said it connected and downloaded data, then came up with no data, although much is there. Must be broken. ### 4/5 — Love it *2014-08-07* It has stopped working and don't know how to get help? ### 3/5 — Useful, has limitations *2014-06-22* Only limitation is the 399 max number of records. It seems to choose them at random if you have more then 399 records. So you run the risk of a large percentage not showing any location. I've tested it and it varies from 60 - 80% depending on the records selected by the randomizer. I get a different number of locations found each time I update. It would be very nice if the 399 was increased to a larger number to give a better visualization. The other option would be that it only chooses records with a known location. Also noted that church locations such as Far West, MO do not show up as a location. ### 3/5 — Has potential but unreliable *2014-06-09* I like the mapping features as I can quickly see where my ancestors were born or who was born where I'm going on vacation to make it easier to do research. However, it is unreliable. It would not map my grandparents or all the great grandparents even though they are dead and have all the birth places required. If I reload the info, some of the pins are different, some missing, and some new ones appear. Why can't it be the same ones all the time as my family search info hasn't changed? I also don't like how it zooms in close when clicking on a name and then I have to zoom out a lot to look at another name. I should have the option of zooming in or not. It does not seem to know name changes of locations. one location in Hungary that has been renamed by the next generation is shown to be 50 miles away on the map, but are really the same place, just renamed. Locations are not pinpoint accurate, just generally close. Also would be nice if I could click on the name and be taken to FamilySearch to see the full record. Wuld be Super nice of it had satellite maps. ## Frequently asked questions about FamilyMap ### Does FamilyMap have ads? The provided data does not specify if FamilyMap contains advertisements. It is listed as free to download and use. ### What devices is FamilyMap available on? The provided data does not specify device compatibility beyond being a mobile application. It requires an internet connection to function. ### How often is FamilyMap updated? FamilyMap was last updated on September 2, 2014, with version 1.4. This indicates infrequent updates. ### What is the age rating for FamilyMap? FamilyMap has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and older users. ### What is the user rating for FamilyMap? FamilyMap has a low user rating of 2.0 stars based on 5 ratings, suggesting potential user dissatisfaction. ### Is FamilyMap free to use? Yes, FamilyMap is free to download and use. It requires a free account with FamilySearch.org. ### What information does FamilyMap display? FamilyMap displays the birthplaces of your ancestors by retrieving location information from your FamilySearch.org profile. ### Can I use FamilyMap offline? No, FamilyMap requires an active internet connection to retrieve and display ancestral location data from FamilySearch.org. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.4 — 2014-09-02 Critical API bug fix. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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