Comparison

RootsMagic vs WikiTree Browser Extension

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

Head to head
About

RootsMagic

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
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Your family tree at your fingertips! Now you can easily take and show off your family history with you wherever you go. RootsMagic lets you carry your genealogy on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch! This viewer is designed as a companion product to RootsMagic, the award-winning desktop genealogy software which makes researching, organizing, and sharing your family history easy. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, RootsMagic is the perfect tool for you! Features include: Files: * Uses your actual RootsMagic files- no conversion needed * Easily put your family history files on your device through iTunes or DropBox * Keep as many files as you want right on your device * Use the free desktop software to convert other genealogy files including PAF, Family Tree Maker, Legacy Family Tree, and GEDCOM into viewable RootsMagic files. Views: * Pedigree, Family, Descendant, and Individual Views to quickly explore your family tree * Browse people by surname and given names * Search ancestors by name or record number * View media, notes, and sources for people, families, events, and facts Lists: * Source list * To-do lists * Research Logs * Media Lists * Address Book * Repository List * Correspondence List * Place List Tools: * Perpetual calendar * Date calculator * Relationship calculator * Soundex calculator Note: Requires RootsMagic desktop family tree software or the free RootsMagic Essentials software to create, edit, or add to your genealogy files.

About

WikiTree Browser Extension

Enhance your WikiTree.com experience with customizable features. This extension offers tools for profile management, editing, navigation, and community interaction, allowing you to tailor the site to your preferences.

Highlights
  • Customizable global features
  • Profile management tools
  • Enhanced editing capabilities
  • Advanced navigation options
  • Community interaction features
  • Style and readability options
Features
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The official WikiTree browser extension. The WikiTree Browser Extension adds advanced features to WikiTree.com. Each feature can be turned on or off so you can customize WikiTree exactly as you want. Features: Global: Access Keys Add Search Boxes Clipboard and Notes Extra Watchlist Style: Custom Style Dark Mode Smooth Scrolling Sticky Header Visited Links Profile: Category Display Change Family Lists Collapsible Descendants Tree Distance and Relationship Family Group Family Timeline Printer Friendly Bio Readability Options Sort Theme People Unconnected Branch Table Editing: Add Person Redesign Auto Bio Auto Categories Automatic GEDCOM Cleanup (AGC) Bio Check Change Summary Options Date Fixer Edit Family Data Enhanced Editor Style Family Dropdown Family Lists Gender Predictor Language Setting Locations Helper Make Radio Buttons Deselectable Save Buttons Style Options Scissors Shareable Sources Sticky Toolbar Suggested Matches Filters Verify ID WikiTree+ Edit Helper Navigation: AKA Name Links Apps Menu Category Finder Pins Draft List My Menu Random Profile Preview Pages Redirect External Links What Links Here Community: Confirm Thank Yous G2G Options Hide My Contributions Sort Badges Other: Anniversaries Table Connection Finder Options DNA Connections Table My Connections Table Filters and Sorting Usability Tweaks Wills and Estates For a full description of each feature and how to use them, see https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:WikiTree_Browser_Extension.

Screenshots

RootsMagic4 screens
WikiTree Browser Extension2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RootsMagic at 3.9 against WikiTree Browser Extension's 2.4. RootsMagic also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (257 vs 16). WikiTree Browser Extension's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RootsMagic holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RootsMagic has 257 ratings behind it against 16, 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 0% of WikiTree Browser Extension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RootsMagic ships an update every 3 months, WikiTree Browser Extension every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RootsMagic versus WikiTree Browser Extension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootsMagicWikiTree Browser Extension
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (257 ratings) — better2.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews34.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings257 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRootsMagic, IncWikiTree

Customer experience

RootsMagic

All ratings257 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative21.0%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive34.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative52.7%

WikiTree Browser Extension

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

RootsMagic

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

WikiTree Browser Extension

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RootsMagic

No in-app purchases

None

WikiTree Browser Extension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RootsMagic free?
RootsMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WikiTree Browser Extension free?
WikiTree Browser Extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RootsMagic or WikiTree Browser Extension?
RootsMagic is rated higher. RootsMagic averages 3.9 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while WikiTree Browser Extension averages 2.4 from 16 ratings.
Do RootsMagic or WikiTree Browser Extension have ads?
Neither RootsMagic nor WikiTree Browser Extension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RootsMagic or WikiTree Browser Extension?
RootsMagic ships an update every 3 months, and WikiTree Browser Extension every 9 days. Most recently, RootsMagic was updated on October 12, 2026 and WikiTree Browser Extension on October 11, 2026.

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