Comparison

f vs GenogramApp Family Trees

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

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About

f

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f-tree software has been mutually developed by the Iwate Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Iwate Medical University and Holonic Systems Ltd. http://iwate-megabank.org/en/genetic/ We first developed a desktop version that runs on windows and macos, and based on this we developed an iOS version. The ios version basically has the same functions as the desktop version. By installing this application, you are deemed to have agreed to the following terms. I agree to the following terms regarding the use of the family tree preparation software (f-tree) (hereafter referred to as “the Software”) that are released by the Iwate Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Iwate Medical University (hereafter referred to as “the Organization”). ・In principle,the Software shall be provided free of charge. ・It shall be verified that the computer used for operation complies with the usage conditions and validation required by the Software. ・The user shall bear complete responsibility for installing and using the Software. The Organization confirms that it will not bear liability for any or all the problems that the user might experience while installing or using the Software. The Organization also confirms that it will not bear liability for any dispute between the user and the third party (including but not limited to a dispute concerning copyright or other issue related to intellectual property right). ・If the Software is used to prepare a presentation for an academic organization, a published article, a book, or an entry in a company's pamphlet, the user shall provide the URL that is used to distribute the Software and an acknowledgement for its use. ・All the rights, such as copyright to the Software and copies of the Software, shall solely belong to the Organization. ・The Software shall not be used for any other purpose and shall not be distributed to a third party. ・The Software shall not be entirely or partly revised, modified, reverse engineered, compiled, or assembled. ・None of the part of the Software shall be copied, corrected, loaned, sold, distributed, or transferred. Additionally, copying without authorization is completely prohibited. ・The Software shall not be used for any commercial activity (rental, pseudo-rental, or sales to a third party). ・It must be confirmed that when the user is authorized to use the Software, this neither explicitly nor implicitly grants the user a guarantee of any kind. ・It shall be confirmed that the Software might be improved or modified without any prior notification. Please contact the following email address every time when researching,making a conference presentation, and presenting a paper with the software. f-tree@iwate-med.ac.jp Also, please quote the following literature when using the software for an academic paper. Tokutomi T, Fukushima A, Yamamoto K, Bansho Y, Hachiya T, Shimizu A. BMC Med Genet. 2017;18:71. https://bmcmedgenet.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12881-017-0433-4

About

GenogramApp Family Trees

This app enables clinicians and educators to quickly create professional genograms. It supports mapping complex family structures with clear symbols and allows for adding notes and exporting diagrams for reports. A free version is available with core features, while a Pro version offers advanced tools.

Highlights
  • Fast genogram entry
  • Standardized symbols for relationships
  • In-chart notes and details
  • PDF/PNG export for reports
  • Unlimited genograms (Pro)
  • Advanced layout tools (Pro)
Features
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GenogramApp helps clinicians and educators build professional genograms fast. Map complex family structures (couples, step-families, twins, half-siblings) and keep diagrams clean and readable with one tap. Why professionals use it • Fast entry – Add parents, children, siblings, and partners in seconds. • Clear symbols – Standardized notation for sex and relationships. • Notes & details – Capture essential clinical context directly on the chart. • Export & share – Create crisp PDFs/PNGs for reports, slides, and supervision. • Unlimited genograms Designed for • Therapists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, family therapists, social workers, educators, and students who need a dependable genogram tool. • Individuals who want to sketch their family for better understanding and sharing with a clinician. Free vs Pro GenogramApp is free to download and use with core features (adding maximum 10 people per genogram in the Free version). GenogramApp Pro (optional purchase, monthly, annual or lifetime) unlocks advanced features such as: • Advanced layout tools • Full-resolution exports and backups • Smart layout – The Rearrange button keeps generations aligned and connections clear. • Backup files – Export and import editable genograms (optional password protection). Subscriptions & pricing • GenogramApp Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or annual), and as an optional one-time lifetime purchase. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy & data • No account required. Works offline. No cloud backup. • We don’t access, read, share, or sell your data. • You control 100% of what you export and share from your device. Legal • Privacy Policy: https://dev.cliniciens.com/privacy.html • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

f4 screens
GenogramApp Family Trees3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: f at none against GenogramApp Family Trees's 3. f also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). GenogramApp Family Trees's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. GenogramApp Family Trees sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. f asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

f ships an update every 8 months, GenogramApp Family Trees every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
f versus GenogramApp Family Trees: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfGenogramApp Family Trees
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHolonic Systems,Y.K.Orvian SASU

In-app purchases

None

f

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GenogramApp Family Trees

Subscriptions2
  • GenogramApp Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • GenogramApp Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Unlock$59.99

Questions

Is f free?
f is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GenogramApp Family Trees free?
GenogramApp Family Trees is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do f or GenogramApp Family Trees have ads?
Neither f nor GenogramApp Family Trees shows ads.
Which is updated more often, f or GenogramApp Family Trees?
f ships an update every 8 months, and GenogramApp Family Trees every 6 days. Most recently, f was updated on October 25, 2026 and GenogramApp Family Trees on November 5, 2026.

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