GenerationTree vs Kinship Relations
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GenerationTree
Visualize your family tree with ease. Input names and add parents to automatically generate a comprehensive chart of relationships, from great-grandparents to nth cousins.
- Automatic relationship analysis
- Extensive relationship types
- Simple name-based input
- Visual family tree display
- Supports multiple generations
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GenerationTree displays family relationships. The only required input is the name of each person. As the parents of each person are added, family relationships are analyzed and added. Relationships include Great... Grandparents, Great... Grand Uncles and Aunts, Grandparents, Grand Uncles and Aunts, Parents, Uncles and Aunts, Siblings, Children, Nieces and Nephews, Grand Nieces and Nephews, Great... Grand Nieces and Nephews, Cousins, nth Cousins x times removed.
Kinship Relations
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Stop saying "we’re related somehow." Start knowing exactly how. What even is a 3rd Cousin Twice-removed? And more importantly, how much DNA do you actually share? Whether you’re at a massive family reunion or just curious about your roots, this app turns complex genealogy into a simple, tactile experience. Why You’ll Love It: Intuitive "Liquid Glass" Interface: Effortlessly swipe through generations with a fluid, modern UI designed for speed and clarity. DNA Accuracy: Instantly see the percentage of shared DNA for every connection, from siblings (50%) to your Great-Great-Great-Uncle (3.1%). Master the Terminology: Finally understand the difference between "Order of Cousin" and "Times Removed." We handle the "Greats" so you don’t have to. Blended Family Support: Navigate the complexities of modern families, including step-relations and in-laws, with robust logic that never gets confused. Living Visuals: Watch your ancestry grow with a swaying fractal tree that reacts to your movement as you explore your lineage. From your 1st cousin to your Great-Great-Great-Grandchild—never lose track of a connection again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kinship Relations at every 2 months against GenerationTree's every 3 months. GenerationTree's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GenerationTree ships an update every 3 months, Kinship Relations every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GenerationTree | Kinship Relations |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philip Brothers | Jacob Parrott |
In-app purchases
GenerationTree
No in-app purchases
Kinship Relations
No in-app purchases




