# Who Do You Think You Are? — Discover Your Family Tree

> Discover your family tree with historical insights and practical guidance. (iPhone/iPad app by Our Media Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-do-you-think-you-are/id486429648 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Our Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702229453)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2012-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-do-you-think-you-are/id486429648/reviews.md

## What is Who Do You Think You Are??

Trace your family's past and discover your roots with Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine. The official companion to the successful BBC TV series, Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine delves in to the celebrities’ pasts, features military and social history, recounts the stories of ordinary and extraordinary people and how they used to live. Packed with practical advice, from getting started to expert tips, we show you how to get the most out of online resources and build your own family tree.

Customers can buy single issues and subscriptions using In App Purchase
 
Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms.
 
• Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period 
• You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product 
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase 
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription
• The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information.

The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 

If you would like more information or support please visit our App support page https://www.ourmediaapps.co.uk/apps-faqs/

Our Media Ltd Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:
 
https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy/
https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/website-terms-and-conditions/ 

* please note: this digital edition does not include the covermount gifts or supplements you would find with printed copies*

## Key features

- Trace family history
- Discover roots
- Practical advice for genealogy
- Expert tips for family tree building
- Explore historical events
- Learn about past lives

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6-Month Subscription | $25.99 | per 6 months |
| 1-Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 12-Month Subscription Bundle | $59.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Discounted Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Essential Guide to Family History | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| July 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Free Issue | Free | one-time |
| Complete Your Collection | $69.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-do-you-think-you-are/id486429648/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Faulty

*2025-05-28, version 8.7*

Signed up for a subscription and paid.I was then unable to download a copy of the magazine, it came up with a error message. I instantly cancelled my subscription.

### 1/5 — Df

*2025-05-27, version 8.7*

Total rubbish can’t get my subscription to work tried to report it that doesn’t work either

### 1/5 — Awful

*2024-08-29*

Bad get rid thanks

### 2/5 — Can’t read type

*2022-06-30*

Current edition has white type on a pale background which makes it impossible to read on phone. The publishers need to check that the print edition works on the phone app. Other recent editions also have had jumbled up words.

**Developer response:** Thank you for getting in touch. Apologies you're having trouble with your App, if you would get in touch via this form https://www.immediateapps.co.uk/digital-contact-form/ we can troubleshoot this issue. Many thanks

### 1/5 — DO NOT UPDATE

*2022-04-13, version 7.0.0*

I have updated the app and lost all my magazines. It will not show them and today the media company even took a new payment. Absolute disaster so if you want to read the magazine, buy it at a newsagent as this app no longer works despite removing and re downloading 3 times

### 5/5 — Who Do You Think You Are, Informative, interesting, and Fun to read!

*2020-12-11*

Love to get the latest issue.
Especially like information on DNA.

Thanks!

### 5/5 — Terrific Magazine

*2020-11-20*

The articles are well written & interesting.

### 1/5 — Ueless Search

*2020-04-05, version 5.6.1*

Already have a hardcopy subscription so downloaded only to test the search facility. Frankly it is useless. Unable to use “” facility to narrow search results. Searched for “Buns on board” which is a hopefully unique caption appearing in April 2020 edition. The search found masses if hits from endless editions for words containing “on”. 

Don’t bother with it.

### 3/5 — Buggy and not useful

*2020-02-15, version 5.6.0*

Two issues:

1. When you search for an article as soon as the result are displayed it crashes unless you are extremely quick in choosing a result.

Edit: this fault happened for the first day or two.  It seems to have been corrected.

2. I already have two or three years back numbers - I already have a subscription. I downloaded this app to give me the ability to search these back issues.  The results generated from a search don’t tell where the article is and only offer to sell me the mag containing that article.  As a lot of the information in the magazine becomes outdated within a year or two this is rather pointless.

Edit: on some searches the actual pages are displayed and on others only a preview is offered of the mag issue it is in.

The app needs a function that just indexes the articles and tells you where your search result appears.  If then you don’t have that copy you can then buy it.

### 2/5 — No Pocketmags integration.

*2020-01-24, version 5.6.0*

The app is fine for reading, its just a shame that it doesn’t integrate with Pocketmags as some of my magazines are bought through that and some are from iTunes. When I look at my library in the app, it looks like I am missing some issues because the Pocketmags ones don’t show up as purchased issues.

## Frequently asked questions about Who Do You Think You Are?

### What does the Who Do You Think You Are? app do?

This app helps you discover your family history and build your family tree. It offers practical advice and expert tips on how to use online resources for your research. You can explore the past lives of ordinary and extraordinary people, and delve into military and social history.

### How can I build my family tree with this app?

The app provides practical advice and expert tips to guide you through the process of building your family tree. It focuses on utilizing online resources effectively to trace your ancestry and uncover your roots. You'll learn how to research and connect your family's past.

### Is this app free to use?

The app itself can be downloaded, and customers can purchase single issues and subscriptions through In App Purchase. Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms. While the app provides access to content, full access to features and issues requires purchase.

### What kind of historical content is available?

The app delves into the past, featuring stories of celebrities' ancestors, military and social history, and the lives of both ordinary and extraordinary individuals. It aims to provide insights into how people used to live, enriching your understanding of your heritage.

### Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Cancellations must occur at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid being charged for the next period.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.8 — 2025-07-02

This update includes bugfixes and necessary compatibility improvements. Please download to ensure your app remains fully functional.

### 8.7 — 2023-08-11

We are always making improvements to our app, so keep updating to make sure you're on the latest version. This new update includes general bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 8.2 — 2022-12-22

Our latest update contains a log in bug fix to make your app experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We are always making improvements to our app, so keep updating to make sure you're on the latest version.

### 8.0 — 2022-11-14

Thanks for using our app! In our latest update you’ll find notable performance improvements to make our app run faster and give you a more reliable reading experience.

### 7.0.1 — 2022-10-13

Thanks for using our app! In our latest update you'll find some general bug fixes to make your reading experience more reliable.

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