Comparison

GEDexplorer vs GRAMPS Viewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Biographical view
  • Ancestor/descendant tree view
  • Circular ancestor view
  • Image and map display
  • HTML notes support
  • Offline access
  • GEDCOM file support
Features
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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

About

GRAMPS Viewer

Features
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Discover Your Family History with Gramps Viewer Gramps Viewer is the easiest way to explore your family tree on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. View your Gramps genealogy files with beautiful family trees, track changes to your family history, and keep your ancestors' stories at your fingertips—even without internet. YOUR FAMILY TREE, ANYWHERE • Multiple Family Trees - Keep track of different family branches or collaborate with relatives who maintain separate trees. Switch between multiple family histories with ease. • Smart Updates - See exactly what's new in your family tree. Get notified when relatives add new family members, update information, or make corrections to shared genealogy data. • Works Offline - Your entire family history is always available, even without internet. Perfect for research trips, family gatherings, or anywhere you go. • Easy Import - Load family trees from files on your device or connect directly to online family databases. Your files stay accessible—no need to re-import after restarting your device. BEAUTIFUL FAMILY TREES • Traditional Genealogy Charts - See your family connections the way genealogists have for generations. Clean, easy-to-read layouts show how everyone is related. • Interactive Exploration - Tap any person to see their ancestors and descendants. Zoom and pan to explore large family trees with hundreds of relatives. • Three Ways to Browse: - People - See everyone alphabetically - Families - Group relatives by family name - Surnames - Explore specific family lines RICH FAMILY STORIES • Complete Life Stories - View everything about each person: - Birth, marriage, and death information - Life events with dates and locations - Multiple marriages and relationships - Nicknames and alternate names - Family notes and stories - Photos and documents • Quick Search - Find any relative instantly by name. Search adapts to how you're browsing for faster results. • Timeline View - See life events in chronological order. Follow your ancestors' journeys through births, marriages, moves, careers, and more. EASY SYNCING • Multiple Ways to Import: - Choose files from your device - Connect to online family databases - Open files shared by family members - Scan QR codes to quickly add sources • Automatic Updates - Connect to online family trees and let the app check for changes. You'll always have the latest information without manual updates. • See What Changed - A dedicated Updates page shows you exactly what's new: new family members added, information updated, or corrections made. Mark updates as read to keep track of what you've reviewed. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Beautiful Interface - Clean, modern design that's easy on the eyes. Includes dark mode for comfortable nighttime browsing. • Multiple Languages - Available in English, German, and Croatian with more languages on the way. • Privacy First - Your family data stays on your device. You control what you import and where it comes from. • Respectful Design - Built for genealogists by someone who understands family history. No ads, no subscriptions, no data mining. FULL GRAMPS COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Gramps XML format (version 1.7.2), the popular open-source genealogy software used by thousands of family historians worldwide. Works with both compressed and uncompressed Gramps files of any size. Perfect for: - Family historians exploring their ancestry - Genealogy researchers working in the field - Families collaborating on shared family trees - Anyone wanting mobile access to their Gramps data - Presenting family history at family reunions

Screenshots

GEDexplorer3 screens
GRAMPS Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GRAMPS Viewer at Free against GEDexplorer's $3.99. GRAMPS Viewer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GRAMPS Viewer is free to download; GEDexplorer costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GEDexplorer ships an update every 7 months, GRAMPS Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GEDexplorer versus GRAMPS Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGEDexplorerGRAMPS Viewer
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB26 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperChrister SundinJanez Troha

In-app purchases

None

GEDexplorer

No in-app purchases

None

GRAMPS Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GEDexplorer free?
GEDexplorer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GRAMPS Viewer free?
GRAMPS Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GEDexplorer or GRAMPS Viewer have ads?
Neither GEDexplorer nor GRAMPS Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GEDexplorer or GRAMPS Viewer?
GEDexplorer ships an update every 7 months, and GRAMPS Viewer monthly. Most recently, GEDexplorer was updated on September 29, 2026 and GRAMPS Viewer on October 8, 2026.

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