Comparison

Families vs ByePass+

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

Head to head
About

Families

Manage and edit your family tree data on the go. This app syncs with desktop genealogy software, allowing you to view, edit, and add to your family files from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. It supports various views, sources, media, and powerful search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Multiple family file support
  • GEDCOM and Legacy file compatibility
  • Create new family files
  • Family, Pedigree, Descendant Views
  • Source and location management
  • Picture and document attachment
  • Powerful search functionality
Features
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Families is designed to operate in conjunction with Legacy Family Tree, the leading Windows-based genealogy software from Millennia Corp. Your Legacy family files can be easily transferred to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, enabling them to be viewed and edited wherever you are. Families supports the following functionality: - Multiple family files - Supports GEDCOM as well as Legacy files - New family files can be created from scratch - Family View, Pedigree View, Descendant View and Timeline - Relationships - Events - To Do Lists - Master and Detail Sources - Locations and Addresses, with mapping display - Alternate Names - Master Lists - Pictures, including the ability to add pictures from camera or photo album - Documents, audio and video files - Bookmarks - Powerful search options - Portrait and Landscape mode on all views - Supports Legacy 6, 7, 8 and 9 - Support for Legacy 9 features, including same sex relationships, hashtags and stories Families uses a highly efficient database implementation, allowing very large family files to be supported. Users have successfully displayed and edited files containing over 300,000 individuals on an iPhone. Families requires access to a Wi-Fi network or use of a USB connection in order to transfer family files between your device and your PC. Families requires a companion program running on the PC to transfer family files to and from the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. This program, Families Sync, can be downloaded free of charge from www.telgen.co.uk/families/sync. A sample family file is included. Support is available via support@telgen.co.uk.

About

ByePass+

Securely store and manage all your login credentials, credit card details, and personal notes with a single master password. Auto-fill information and generate strong, unique passwords to protect your digital life from cyber threats.

Highlights
  • Unlimited secure login storage
  • Auto-fill usernames, passwords, and credit cards
  • Generate strong, unique passwords
  • 256-bit encryption for data security
  • Secure notes for sensitive information
  • Sync encrypted data across devices
Features
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Trouble remembering your logins and passwords? Worried about your passwords getting hacked? With ByePass+, never worry again. ByePass+ simplifies your digital life while keeping your personal data secure. A single master password protects all your usernames, passwords, credit cards, bank accounts, IDs, and personal notes, so you don’t have to remember them, type them in, or worry about them being hacked. KEY FEATURES * Store unlimited logins in one secure place, so you don’t have to remember them * Save time by auto-filling usernames, passwords, credit cards, and other personal data * Auto-generate strong, unique passwords and test your password strength * Keep personal data safe with 256-bit encryption, and sync it across multiple computers * Use Secure Notes to securely store important data like bank accounts, IDs, and PINs ADDITIONAL SAFETY FEATURES ByePass+ utilizes AES-256 encryption, so your sensitive data is encrypted and decrypted locally just on your device. ByePass+ only stores and synchronizes encrypted data, eliminating the potential for hackers to access your passwords, credit card information, notes, or other personal data. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR USERS Only you know your master password: even we can’t see it. You can create a password hint to help you remember it, but if you lose it, we can’t recover it—you’ll need to reset your account. LIMITED FREE Version This product is available as a free download, allowing you to save up to 10 logins and passwords across your favorite sites. Upgrade to the Pro version to unlock all ByePass+ features including unlimited password storage, secure notes, and automated form fills – perfect for streamlining your online experience. SUBSCRIPTION & RENEWAL ByePass+ offers an annual subscription plan available through in-app purchase. Your subscription gives you access to all premium features, including unlimited password storage, secure syncing across devices, and advanced security tools. The annual subscription renews automatically each year through your Apple ID account. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time by visiting your Apple ID account settings—just be sure to turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before your renewal date to avoid being charged for the next period. Subscription pricing may vary by region, depending on your local currency and App Store settings. TERMS OF SERVICE By using ByePass+, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We’re committed to your privacy and keeping you safe online. If you have questions, please contact us using the support link. https://www.iolo.com/company/legal/eula/ https://www.iolo.com/company/legay/privacy/

Screenshots

Families4 screens
ByePass+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Families at 60% against ByePass+'s 0%. Families also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). ByePass+'s advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On 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

ByePass+ is free to download; Families costs $14.99 up front. ByePass+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Families asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Families ships an update every 5 months, ByePass+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Families versus ByePass+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFamiliesByePass+
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalcolm Greeniolo technologies, LLC

Customer experience

Families

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

ByePass+

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Families

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Crashing upon launch
  • Crashes when adding pictures
  • Crashes when trying to add new data
  • Crashes when trying to open Legacy file
  • Crashes when selecting a picture from camera roll
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  • Crashes when attempting to place cursor into a text field
  • App flashes back to main screen on opening
  • Quit working after iPad OS update
  • Application hung up after data transfer
  • Cannot add a picture
  • Syncing issues with joint Apple accounts
  • Problem with multiple marriages display
  • RIN issue (historically)
  • Networking issue reported by users
  • App not working on specific computer configurations

Requested features

10 requests
  • Password option for security
  • Printing capabilities (Ancestor/Descendant Reports)
  • True automatic syncing
  • Relationship calculator
  • Ability to delete old database files
Show 5 more
  • Search function when viewing name list
  • Fan charts and ancestor/descendant reports
  • Larger font size on iPad
  • Bookmarks
  • Generic reports

ByePass+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Families

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ByePass+

Subscriptions1
  • ByePass+ Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Families free?
Families costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ByePass+ free?
ByePass+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Families or ByePass+ have ads?
Neither Families nor ByePass+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Families or ByePass+?
Families ships an update every 5 months, and ByePass+ weekly. Most recently, Families was updated on October 22, 2026 and ByePass+ on October 17, 2026.

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