GEDexplorer vs Cubit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GEDexplorer
Explore your family history offline with this genealogy browser. View biographical details, ancestor/descendant trees, and images. Supports various GEDCOM file formats and character encodings.
- Biographical view
- Ancestor/descendant tree view
- Circular ancestor view
- Image and map display
- HTML notes support
- Offline access
- GEDCOM file support
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GEDexplorer is a browser for genealogy data contained in GEDCOM files. Using GEDexplorer you can keep your family history data with you at all times, in your phone or in your tablet. With GEDexplorer there's no recurring fee, no need to share your data with others and no need to stay connected to the internet. Please note that GEDexplorer can not (yet) edit genealogy data - it can only visualize genealogy information that you have already collected. Features: * A compact yet detailed biographical view * A scrollable and zoomable tree view for showing a person's ancestors and/or descendants * A circular view for showing a person's ancestors * Split screen mode (useful for tablets and high density phones) * Shows images for persons, events and places * Shows maps for places (if they have coordinates) * Supports links to web pages * Supports notes written in HTML * Supports GEDCOM 5.5, 5.5.1 and 5.5EL files in a variety of character encodings * Fast and memory efficient * Supported languages: English, French, German, Polish and Swedish
Cubit
This app uses augmented reality to measure distances, visualize object sizes, and preview how photos will look on your walls. It offers an intuitive interface for accurate measurements and saves all your work in a history log.
- AR Ruler for distance measurement
- Box tool for object size visualization
- Photo Frame tool for wall previews
- History tool for saved measurements
- Intuitive user interface
- Accurate measurements
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Cubit lets you measure distances with its Ruler tool, visualize the size of objects with its Box tool, and see how your photos look on a wall with its Photo Frame tool. Everything you do is saved in the History tool. Unlike other “AR ruler” apps, Cubit's intuitive UI makes it easy to take accurate measurements. Cubit features include: • Ruler tool - measures distance between points. You can put as many ruler lines in the scene as you like and they're tappable so they can be deleted. The measurement label on the line follows the camera so that it's always visible. • Box tool - visualize the size and position of objects of all kinds. For example, if you're thinking about buying a couch, you can lay a box down of that exact size to see if it will fit in your space. You can then measure around it with the Ruler tool. • Photo Frame tool – put your photos in a virtual frame and see how they look on your wall. Choose from 4 different frame styles. • History tool - see all your previous measurements. Any time you create a ruler line or a box, a photo is automatically taken and stored in History. You can also snap a photo of the scene to History at any time. • Boxes and ruler lines can be placed next to each other so, for example, you could see how much room you'd have from your new couch to the wall next to it. • All lines and boxes are selectable and removable. FAQ: — What kinds of things can Cubit measure? Cubit is best at measuring across horizontal flat surfaces, but can also measure vertical surfaces with less accuracy. — What devices does Cubit work with? Cubit uses Apple's ARKit technology which requires iOS 11 or newer on an iPhone SE, iPhone 6s/6s Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPad Pro, or 9.7-inch iPad (2017 or newer). — How accurate is Cubit? In our testing with ideal conditions (flat horizontal surface and good lighting), measuring accuracy is around 99%. For vertical surfaces, double-check that the start and end points are correct as you measure. If they are, the measurement should have the same accuracy. — How can I access previous measurements or virtual boxes I placed? Use the included History tool! Cubit automatically takes photos of lines and boxes as you place them, and is even smart enough to automatically update its snapshots if it sees a better photo opportunity arise. — Why “Cubit”? Glad you asked! The cubit is a unit of measurement used by multiple ancient civilizations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cubit at 4.1 against GEDexplorer's 3.7. Cubit also leads on ratings volume (74 vs 3) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
GEDexplorer costs $3.99 and Cubit $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cubit holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubit has 74 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of GEDexplorer's written reviews are positive against 41% of Cubit's.
GEDexplorer ships an update every 7 months, Cubit every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GEDexplorer | Cubit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.1 (74 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 41.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christer Sundin | Loopware |
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GEDexplorer
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In-app purchases
GEDexplorer
No in-app purchases
Cubit
No in-app purchases









