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Findmypast

Findmypast

Find your family story

824 ratings
120 reviews
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Released
December 11, 2018
Updated
October 19, 2026

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Explore your family history and discover your ancestors with a vast collection of historical records. Build your family tree, search billions of documents, and uncover your roots from anywhere. Engage with exclusive content like podcasts and quizzes to deepen your understanding of the past.

✓Build family trees
✓Search billions of historical records
✓Access censuses and BMDs
✓View original documents and transcripts
✓Upload ancestor photos
✓Daily quizzes and exclusive podcasts
✓Push notifications for hints and new records
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What users say about Findmypast

Reviews of Findmypast are mostly negative: the Reference app is rated 4.6/5 from 824 App Store ratings. What users like most: accurate transcriptions, good amount of records. Top complaints: slow and clunky app, not optimized for iPad/tablet. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ⭐Accurate transcriptions
  • 🔍Good amount of records
  • 📚Helpful hints

Negative things

  • 🐢Slow and clunky app
  • 📱Not optimized for iPad/tablet
  • 💰Expensive subscription
  • 🔒Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤯Confusing and limited functionality compared to website
  • 🔌Frequent login/connectivity issues
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What's New in Findmypast

2.40.0

October 19, 2026

It’s now easier than ever to delve into the records you're interested in by searching specific collections. Choose a record set and search within it for faster, more precise discoveries.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

US 12 Month Premium

US 12 Month Premium

$299.991 Year
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User reviews

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Free trial

Cannot end my subscription as it isn’t showing in my App Store. Can’t end subscription in the app itself. Really feckin’ frustrating.
CcherylmacOS

No access to my workspaces on app

So I am unable to continue work on my research project on the app because there is no access to my saved things in my workspaces
Cclaire_isabelle

Response from developer

You can use the app for the following https://www.findmypast.co.uk/help/articles/360009768037-What-can-I-use-the-Findmypast-app-for To access workspaces please log in using your internet browser instead, thanks.

Best app

Way better than ancestry.com - very user friendly
RKRoyal kiko

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Response from developer

Thanks for your review !

I’m putting the information in

I’m putting all the information in and it’s not really giving me anything back to work with
Ccinspain11
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes when trying to access certain records

Bug

Unable to log in or view family tree

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Optimize app for tablet devices

Feature

Improve search and filtering capabilities

Feature

Allow deletion of incorrect/duplicate profiles

Feature

Provide better integration with family tree

Feature

Improve overall user experience and navigation

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the Findmypast app?

The app allows you to explore your family history by building a family tree, searching through billions of historical records, and viewing original documents. You can also upload photos of your ancestors, take daily quizzes, and listen to exclusive podcasts to learn more about the past.

What kind of records can I find on Findmypast?

You can search a wide range of historical records including British and Irish censuses from 1841 to 1921, the 1939 Register, armed forces service records, birth, marriage, and death (BMD) records, electoral records, and digitized newspaper cuttings.

Is the Findmypast app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use, offering access to some features and content. However, to access the full range of records and advanced features, a subscription is required, which can be purchased and managed through the app.

What are the benefits of a Findmypast subscription?

A subscription provides unlimited access to billions of historical records, allowing for deeper research into your family history. It also unlocks exclusive content like podcasts and enables you to receive push notifications for family tree hints and new record discoveries.

Can I use the app on different devices?

While the description doesn't explicitly state multi-device compatibility, genealogy apps typically sync data across devices if logged into the same account. It's recommended to check the app store listing for specific platform compatibility (iOS/Android).