# RootsMagic vs WikiTree Sourcer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WikiTree Sourcer at 83% against RootsMagic's 35%. WikiTree Sourcer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). RootsMagic's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (257 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WikiTree Sourcer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RootsMagic has 257 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of RootsMagic's written reviews are positive against 83% of WikiTree Sourcer's.

RootsMagic ships an update every 3 months, WikiTree Sourcer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RootsMagic | WikiTree Sourcer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootsmagic/id583724503/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikitree-sourcer/id1590224647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 24 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RootsMagic, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/583724506) | [Robert Pavey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590224649) |

## What reviewers say

### RootsMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootsmagic/id583724503)

Access and explore your family tree on your mobile device. This companion app allows you to view your genealogy data, including media, notes, and sources, in various formats. It also provides helpful tools for research and organization.

**Highlights:** View actual RootsMagic files, Transfer files via iTunes/DropBox, Pedigree, Family, Descendant views, Search ancestors by name/record number, View media, notes, and sources, Relationship calculator, Perpetual calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Ability to view genealogy data on mobile devices
- 🔍 Convenient way to access family tree information
- 🗓️ Useful for family gatherings and research trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Requires external services like Dropbox or iTunes to sync data
- 🚫 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 📤 Outdated instructions and compatibility issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability problems

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with newer RootsMagic file formats
- Inability to load or view database files
- Crashing issues on various iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Allow editing and adding data on mobile devices
- Integrate with cloud storage services beyond Dropbox
- Improve user interface and navigation


### WikiTree Sourcer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikitree-sourcer/id1590224647)

This tool streamlines genealogy research by searching other sites for records and automatically building citations from found data. It also helps locate free versions of original sources across different platforms.

**Highlights:** Search genealogy websites for records, Extract data to build citations, Find free versions of original sources, Minimal performance impact, Does not modify web pages

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RootsMagic free?

RootsMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WikiTree Sourcer free?

WikiTree Sourcer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RootsMagic or WikiTree Sourcer?

WikiTree Sourcer is rated higher. RootsMagic averages 3.9 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while WikiTree Sourcer averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do RootsMagic or WikiTree Sourcer have ads?

Neither RootsMagic nor WikiTree Sourcer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RootsMagic or WikiTree Sourcer?

RootsMagic ships an update every 3 months, and WikiTree Sourcer every 10 days. Most recently, RootsMagic was updated on October 16, 2026 and WikiTree Sourcer on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*