# FamilySearch Memories

> Digital archive for family photos, stories, and recordings linked to a family tree. (iPhone/iPad app by FamilySearch International.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/familysearch-memories/id885970971 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FamilySearch International](https://appshunter.io/developer/495353625)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 19,142 App Store ratings · 175 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: Korean, Guarani, Georgian, Greek, Dutch, Danish, German (Germany), Latvian, Russian, Romanian and 39 more
- Released: 2014-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/familysearch-memories/id885970971/reviews.md

## What is FamilySearch Memories?

FamilySearch Memories makes collecting, preserving, and sharing your favorite family memories easy and convenient wherever you are.

 Snap photos of any family moment, such as recitals, dates, graduations, reunions, and memorials, and add them to your family tree.
 Add Photos, documents, Recording, and Stories.
 Interview family members and record the details of their lives and favorite memories.
 Identify relatives in photos, stories, and recordings. Those memories are automatically attach to the Family Tree.
 Store family memories free forever, within the FamilySearch vaults.

## Key features

- Collect photos, documents, recordings, and stories
- Add media to family tree
- Record family member interviews
- Identify relatives in media
- Free forever storage
- Share family memories

## What do users think of FamilySearch Memories?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💾 Memories preservation
- 📚 Family history and genealogy
- 🎨 Easy to add photos and documents
- 🎙️ Audio recording for memories
- 🔗 Integration with FamilySearch
- 🗓️ Chronological organization of memories

**Cons**

- 🤔 Difficulty with tagging and organizing memories
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 💤 Occasional freezing or performance issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and access control

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Losing composed content when switching apps
- Inconsistent behavior when uploading photos
- Inability to see keyboard when adding text to memories

**Most requested features**

- Video upload and integration
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Better organization and chronological display of memories
- Ability to delete or remove unwanted memories
- Offline access and recording capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 175)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/familysearch-memories/id885970971/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Use this one

*2026-08-07, version 4.4.2*

As a part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints church I don’t think we could do the work that needs to be done without this app. It is just the best for putting in information. ITS FREE AS WELL PLEASE TRY IT OUT!!!

### 5/5 — The best journaling app out there!

*2026-07-24, version 4.4.2*

I love how convenient this app is to put anything I want pictures, thoughts, texts, stories, moments, memories, impressions — all so quickly, and easily all in one place so that my future posterity can have them

### 5/5 — Peace of mind!

*2026-06-29, version 4.4.2*

With all of the terrible wild fires in the West this year… I have peace of mind … knowing that most of my precious family photos, certificates, letters, are safely copied and stored in Memories at the FamilySearch website!

### 5/5 — Je

*2026-06-12, version 4.4.2*

Since I started using this app, I have had no disappointments… nothing went missing and staff recorded you still there now

### 5/5 — EXACTLY what I was looking for!

*2026-06-07, version 4.4.2*

For many, many years, I fretted over the idea that all of the fun things we had done as children would not be told to future generations. Sure, they would know our names and would know us as adults, but they would never know who we were during those form of the years. Our family used to sit around and talk about these stories as a means of entertainment when the lights were out during storms, and I wanted our family to always be able to see them as well. I’ve been trying to gather the information to turn the stories into a book for about 25 years before my father introduced me to Family Search Memories. I couldn’t believe it! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for! Now the entire family can look at these memories whenever they please.

### 5/5 — Blessings from

*2026-05-03, version 4.4.2*

Family Search Memories  is a great way to record experiences of my life for the benefit of my posterity

### 5/5 — I delayed writing my history until I turned 83.

*2026-03-26, version 4.4.2*

So far, this is quite easy and I would recommend it to anybody to begin to write their history before they kicked the bucket.

### 5/5 — On the Go

*2026-03-22, version 4.4.2*

I love that I can use this app wherever I am. We visited my mother-in-law in her assisted living center and were able to record some very special memories.

### 5/5 — Recommend

*2026-02-16, version 4.4.2*

I really enjoy this app, but I wish the app would identify the profile that the memories are attached too.  It would be a nice way to verify that they are correctly attached. 
Thanks

### 5/5 — Such a gift

*2026-02-15, version 4.4.2*

I appreciate all the work done to make this available and user friendly.

## Frequently asked questions about FamilySearch Memories

### What does FamilySearch Memories do?

FamilySearch Memories allows you to collect, preserve, and share your family's most cherished moments. You can upload photos, documents, recordings, and stories, and easily attach them to your family tree. It helps you keep your family history organized and accessible.

### What types of memories can I add?

You can add a variety of media types, including photos of family events, important documents, audio recordings of interviews with family members, and written stories about their lives and experiences. This comprehensive approach ensures a rich family archive.

### Is there a cost to use FamilySearch Memories?

No, the app is completely free to use. You can store your family memories within the FamilySearch vaults forever without any charges. This ensures your precious family history is preserved at no cost.

### How are memories attached to the family tree?

You can directly add photos, documents, recordings, and stories to your family tree. The app also allows you to identify relatives within your media, and these memories will be automatically attached to their respective profiles on the tree.

### Can I record interviews with family members?

Yes, you can interview family members and record the details of their lives and favorite memories directly within the app. This feature helps capture personal narratives and valuable oral histories for future generations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.2 — 2025-07-01

Improved stability and fixed bugs

### 4.4.0 — 2025-06-10

Improved stability and fixed bugs

### 4.3.6 — 2025-01-11

Improved stability and fixed bugs

### 4.3.5 — 2024-06-10

Improved stability and fixed bugs

### 4.3.4 — 2023-11-30

Improved stability and fixed bugs

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