Comparison

GedView vs iFramez

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

Head to head
About

GedView

Access and edit your entire family tree on your mobile device. Quickly check relationships, dates, and locations, and record new information, photos, or videos on the go. Supports multiple trees and various file types.

Highlights
  • Carry entire family tree on mobile
  • Check relationships, dates, and locations
  • Record new information, photos, and videos
  • Supports multiple family trees
  • View various document types (PDF, Word, etc.)
  • Import and export GEDCOM files
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Family tree research is becoming an ever more popular past time. Normally all of your genealogy information is locked away on your computer at home which isn't much use when you are out and about researching local records, or visiting locations such as graveyards, ancestral homes, or family reunions. This is where GedView comes in. Carry around your entire family tree on your iPhone, iPod, or iPad and have all the data about your ancestors and even current descendants at your fingertips. You can quickly check up on family relationships, dates / locations of events, and record new information. Despite the name GedView is not just a viewing tool. This includes taking photos, or video anywhere and anytime you like without needing to worry about a potentially costly internet connection. If using an iPhone, or a cellular enabled iPad you can even record your current location to add to any event. If your tree contains lots of images you can even use GedView as a slideshow, showing all the pictures related to a given event, person, source, family. You can also play back any home movies you have in your tree. Media support is not limited to photos/video. Support is also included for any other file type your iPhone, iPod, or iPad is capable of opening. This may be PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, mp3 files. If you have an app installed that supports a specific document type and have a document of that type in your tree you will be able to view it via GedView. Do you have some separate branches in your tree that you haven't connected yet? GedView allows you to store multiple trees so you can easily switch to view distinct branches. Unlike other apps no specific computer application is required, nor is a subscription to any website. Instead standard GEDCOM files can be imported, These can be encoded as ASCII, ANSI, ANSEL, UTF-8, or UTF-16 and can be added to GedView via WiFi, downloading from a website, via iTunes, or even opened from other apps such as Mail, Safari, Dropbox etc. While GedView is targeted towards GEDCOM 5.5.1 it will read in any version, and will also support many custom extensions used by other genealogy applications, and because GEDCOM hasn't been added as an after thought imports are fast and efficient. You can even export GEDCOM files for sharing with family members or other researchers, or to transfer new information to your main computer. A sample family tree containing the British monarchy is included. If you have any problems, or suggestions please get in touch via the support email address.

About

iFramez

Create custom-fit eyeglasses and sunglasses using your phone's 3D scanner. Design unique frames with personalized colors, engravings, and styles, then receive them 3D-printed and delivered within 7-10 days.

Highlights
  • 3D face scanning for precise measurements
  • Design custom frames from 7 base styles
  • Personalize with 50+ colors and engravings
  • Virtual try-on with AR preview
  • 3D printed with aerospace-grade material
  • Delivered in 7-10 days
  • Perfect Fit Guarantee
Features
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Your Face is Unique. Your Glasses Should Be Too. 82% of people can’t find glasses that truly fit. They slide, squeeze, or just feel “almost right.” iAyez solves this with personalized eyeglasses and customized eyewear — 3D-printed from your exact face measurements. Designed in California | Climate Friendly | Zero Waste THE PROBLEM WE SOLVE Stop settling for standard sizes: Wide Face? No more temple squeeze or headaches. Narrow Face? Glasses that actually stay in place. Low Nose Bridge? Frames that sit properly, not on your cheeks. High Cheekbones? Perfect clearance, no contact. Unique Style? Design your own glasses frames online with endless options. HOW IT WORKS Scan Your Face (30 seconds) Advanced 3D scanning captures exact measurements using your phone. Design Your Frames Choose from 7 base styles (Aviator, Cat-eye, Round, Square, Geometric, Wayfarer, Clubmaster). Adjust dimensions, pick colors (50+ shades or custom Pantone), and add engravings or logos. Create customized eyeglasses, custom made prescription glasses, or custom sunglasses for any occasion. Preview in AR See your custom fit glasses or personalized sunglasses on your own face before ordering. 3D Printed in PA12 Aerospace-grade material: 5x stronger than acetate, 40% lighter, 100% recyclable. Delivered in 7–10 Days Your custom-made eyeglasses arrive directly at your door. PREMIUM FEATURES Perfect Fit Technology 47 exact measurements 17 balanced contact points No adjustments needed Unlimited Personalization Engrave names, initials, or logos Upload custom patterns Gradient colors & unique finishes Perfect for custom engraved sunglasses or personalized party glasses Virtual Try-On Photorealistic AR preview 360° rotation & side-by-side comparison Share with friends for instant feedback Sustainable Luxury Made-to-order = zero inventory waste 90% less energy than traditional production Carbon-neutral shipping 2-year warranty WHY CHOOSE iAYEZ $295 One-Time Investment vs. 3–4 “almost right” pairs Perfect Fit Guarantee – free remake if needed Zero Waste Production – made to order, not mass produced Designed in California – quality meets style STYLE OPTIONS Base Frames: Aviator, Cat-eye, Round, Square, Geometric, Wayfarer, Clubmaster. Colors & Finishes: 50+ shades, unlimited custom colors, 20+ patterns, matte/glossy/textured. Customization: Design your own eyeglasses with engraving (3 fonts), logo upload, gradients. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Industrial SLS 3D printing Aerospace-grade PA12 material ±0.1mm accuracy for custom fit glasses Zero-waste model 30-day Perfect Fit Guarantee PERFECT FOR Professionals: Stylish, comfortable custom prescription eyeglasses Creatives: Unique custom design glasses to express yourself Athletes: Secure custom fit sunglasses for active lifestyles Events & Branding: Personalized wedding sunglasses, custom party glasses, and custom branded sunglasses for bulk orders Fashion Lovers: Stand out with custom made eyeglass frames no one else has APP FEATURES Face scanning (TrueDepth or standard camera) Real-time 3D preview of custom eyeglass frames Save, share, and compare designs Order tracking & fast delivery Virtual consultations Apple Pay & major card support OUR PROMISE 30-Day Perfect Fit Guarantee – we’ll remake them free 2-Year Warranty – long-lasting eyewear durability Secure Data – encrypted face scans, never shared Price Lock – reorders at your original price

Screenshots

GedView4 screens
iFramez4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iFramez at Free against GedView's $4.99. iFramez also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). GedView's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

iFramez is free to download; GedView costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iFramez holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GedView has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GedView ships an update monthly, iFramez every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GedView versus iFramez: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGedViewiFramez
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (29 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB646 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid KnightIAyez, inc

Customer experience

GedView

All ratings29 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative24.1%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative15.2%

iFramez

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GedView

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Drops name fields without warning
  • Cannot view GEDCOM files
  • Unable to import GEDCOM
  • Size limitation on GEDCOM files
  • Cannot print pedigree or descendant charts
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  • Crashes when going to tree view

Requested features

7 requests
  • Relationship calculator
  • Ability to search by events
  • List births, deaths, and marriages by date
  • Tree view
  • Ability to add photos
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  • Sync between devices
  • Ability to create family trees from scratch

iFramez

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GedView

No in-app purchases

None

iFramez

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GedView free?
GedView costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iFramez free?
iFramez is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GedView or iFramez?
iFramez is rated higher. GedView averages 3.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while iFramez averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GedView or iFramez have ads?
Neither GedView nor iFramez shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GedView or iFramez?
GedView ships an update monthly, and iFramez every 3 weeks. Most recently, GedView was updated on October 16, 2026 and iFramez on October 16, 2026.

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