# Findmypast — Find your family story

> Genealogy app for exploring family history and searching historical records. (iPhone/iPad app by FINDMYPAST LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findmypast/id1444898210 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FINDMYPAST LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444898209)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.55/5 from 737 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 426 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findmypast/id1444898210/reviews.md

## What is Findmypast?

Understand your family history anytime, anywhere, with the free Findmypast genealogy app. 

With our easy-to-use family tree, it’s never been easier to delve deeper and find your past. Discover who you are and the generations that came before you by searching billions of records, including: 

Historical censuses and registers 
Birth, marriage and death records (BMDs) 
Electoral records 
Digitised newspaper cuttings 


Search for your relatives within the records, and scour original documents alongside accurate transcripts to make new discoveries. You can also put names to faces by uploading photos of your ancestors. It’s never been easier to research your roots, wherever you are. 

Challenge your historical know-how with our daily quizzes and take a deep dive into the past with Findmypast’s exclusive podcasts. With push notifications, you’ll never miss a family tree hint, and you’ll stay in the loop about new records and exciting announcements from Findmypast. 

It’s straightforward to purchase and manage your Findmypast subscription with the app. 

Findmypast helps you to understand your ancestry in poignant detail.  


Explore the following collections and more: 
British and Irish censuses ranging from 1841 to 1921 (including the 1891 Census, the 1901 Census, the 1911 Census and the 1921 Census) 
The 1939 Register  
Armed Forces service records 
Obituaries and wills & probate 
BMDs (including birth certificates, marriage records, divorce records and death records) 
Travel records and passenger manifests  

View our terms and conditions at: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/help/sections/4411058333841-terms-conditions?source=app 
View our privacy policy at: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/help/sections/4411074088593-privacy-policysource=app 
Apple Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US 12 Month Premium | $299.99 | per year |
| US 1 Month Ultimate | $29.99 | per month |
| US 1 Month Essential | $19.99 | per month |
| US 3 Month Ultimate | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| US 3 Month Premium | $89.99 | per 3 months |
| US 1 Month Everything | $34.99 | per month |
| US 3 Month Everything | $89.99 | per 3 months |
| US 6 Month Everything | $154.99 | per 6 months |
| US 12 Month Everything | $299.99 | per year |
| US 12 Month Ultimate | $199.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Findmypast?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐢 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access certain records
- Unable to log in or view family tree
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Most requested features**

- Optimize app for tablet devices
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Allow deletion of incorrect/duplicate profiles
- Provide better integration with family tree
- Improve overall user experience and navigation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findmypast/id1444898210/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No access to my workspaces on app

*2026-08-05*

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

### 4/5 — T

*2026-04-25*

T

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review !

### 2/5 — I’m putting the information in

*2026-03-30, version 2.24.1*

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

### 3/5 — Transcript error

*2026-03-28, version 2.24.1*

My grandmother is recorded correctly in the image of 1939 register, (Abbott) but the transcript has her surname wrong (Penny). It has used the surname of the person in the line above! That has created a considerable waist of search time!

### 3/5 — The trial was not possible….without actually buying.

*2026-03-24, version 2.24.1*

I found it very hard to cancel my joining subscription. I realise it could not help me but had to join to try.

### 1/5 — Do not pay

*2026-01-14, version 2.23.0*

I paid for one month and it signed me up and has been charging me!!! I can’t request a refund via Apple and the app says cancel in Apple. Very misleading and I’ll be making a complaint to get my money back!

### 2/5 — Clunky, slow app

*2026-01-07, version 2.22.1*

Every time I use the app I come away less happy about it.

### 3/5 — Very disappointed

*2025-10-07, version 2.18.0*

I got baptism info on the app but using that information on the website it doesn’t show me anything, in fact it says nothing found

### 2/5 — Pretty poor app

*2025-09-26, version 2.8.0*

Not good doesn’t perform well the website version is much much better than the app.

### 3/5 — Slow and limited but good amount of records

*2025-09-13*

It’s a slow app compared to others like this, selecting filters during a search is limited and I wish that the tree was easier to use. 
There are a good amount of records to look at and it’s nice to see s updates regularly.

## Frequently asked questions about Findmypast

### 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).

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.36.0 — 2026-08-24

We've made some small changes to make the app run more smoothly.

### 2.35.0 — 2026-08-10

We've made some small changes to make the app run more smoothly.

### 2.34.0 — 2026-07-31

You can now search for your relatives in millions of family notices. Discover how your ancestors announced their life events in the pages of the press and unlock fascinating new details to add to your family tree.

### 2.33.0 — 2026-07-27

You can now search for your relatives in millions of family notices. Discover how your ancestors announced their life events in the pages of the press and unlock fascinating new details to add to your family tree.

### 2.32.0 — 2026-07-14

Our new newspaper search puts our millions of newspaper pages at your fingertips - you can easily search our newspaper archive wherever you are.

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