RootsMagic User Reviews

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Not easy to use

Very unfortunate

Obsolete

Not updated in years and doesn’t run on the more recent OS. Don’t bother

I’m missing something

I would like the app more if I could work out how to update the database from Roots 11

Not so easy to use!

I was so excited to find out there was an alternative to Ancestry to use to keep my tree up to date. I immediately purchased the RootMagic11 program. I downloaded my trees and loaded this app to my iPhone.
Then spent way too long trying to get my data file downloaded to access through this app.
The instructions that pop up and block entry to the app appear to be outdated. I spent too long trying to hook the app up via iTunes.
Turns out that is no longer supported or available.
Next I decided to try Dropbox. Whew! Finally figured it out and I’m in. There is no reason that the instructions listed can’t be more detailed, more accurate or just easier to use!
A google search located step by step instructions and it all works now.
I haven’t really tried the app out yet, but I’ll explore it soon now that I invested all this time setting it up!
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Abandoned

Years ago this app was a good idea allowing you to have your RootMagic genealogy info on your iPhone. However, this app has long since been abandoned and is not functional. It doesn’t sync with today’s RM files and is essentially useless. I’d pay for a good and maintained RM app on my iPhone, but as is, I don’t understand why the developer hasn’t pulled this app from the store years ago.
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Program Crash

Disappointed program opens to help info page then crashes when any function is pushed.

Too many steps…

Theirs a lot of steps you take first before you can start.
No thanks…deleting!

Works on my iPad but not on the iPhone!!

Hi Roots Magic Support, this App works on my iPad but as I navigate to the file , the App exits!! Strange!! Please check the issue. I am using an iPhone 16 Pro. Please respond as it hs not worked since I used an iPhone 14 Pro!

Stable, works, dated

Brilliant software but feels very mid 2000s. The UI could do with some improvements to scroll around and see details on people. The actual import is very easy once you’ve booked up Dropbox but it would be nice if it could access drive on iPhone too. Great software but could do with a big UI upgrade.
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Poor

It is not functional as a program, it is awkward to keep up to date and misses all the functionality of the PC version (FamilySearch and Ancestry links) it is ok for viewing your data but becomes out of date quickly.

Needs Updating

This app is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE LASTEST VERSION ROOTSMAGIC 10

Out of date

This app has not been updated for 7 years. It does not reflect the usefulness of the full program. Result? I cannot edit any of my records. But I can look at them..
Not worth the download.

This app is not working

It is in serious need of an update. Last update was 7 years ago. I can no longer link this app to my database which is shared in Dropbox from RootsMagic version 9. I tried v.8 and no luck either. Please step up with a new update and I will revise my review.

Works on my iPad but not on the iPhone!!

Works on my iPad but as I navigate to the file to update, the App exits!! Strange!!

Does not work with version 10 files without conversion

This might be a good app, but for some reason, they do not allow version 10 to be loaded. You have to upload the file to dropbox which converts it to a previous version to then access it from dropbox from the app on your iPhone. Seems like a lot of effort - not sure why you can’t just transfer the file in iTunes as this is a standalone application. I don’t want a dropbox account.
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File formats

The is app is several years old and does not support the file type from the latest RootsMagic software. The only way to get data from the RootsMagic software to the app is through a DropBox account. Also, they do not provide any support for the app. Very poor management!!! Do not waste your money on RootsMagic!
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What a pity it doesnt work

Downloaded, followed the instructions, doesn’t work so don’t bother

Needs to Be Updated

This app is in serious need of an update, in comparison to the RM software.

Multiple issues

Can’t import from iCloud
Can’t import from Google drive
Not updated the software in 6 years.

Don’t waste your time

I have followed the instructions, watched videos, and it still will not link to my Dropbox. This app doesn’t work at all.