# Families vs ByePass+

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Families | ByePass+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/families/id379619019/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malcolm Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626972604) | [iolo technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445230714) |

## What reviewers say

### Families

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/families/id379619019)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great companion for Legacy
- 🚀 Seamless syncing with Legacy
- 👍 Easy to use on iPad/iPhone
- 👍 Converts Legacy data well
- 👍 Access to family tree on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing upon launch
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Syncing issues
- 🐛 Confusing instructions
- 🐛 Cumbersome transfer process

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Password option for security
- Printing capabilities (Ancestor/Descendant Reports)
- True automatic syncing
- Relationship calculator
- Ability to delete old database files


### ByePass+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byepass-plus/id6748603313)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ByePass+ Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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