Comparison

GenerationTree vs Kinship Relations

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic relationship analysis
  • Extensive relationship types
  • Simple name-based input
  • Visual family tree display
  • Supports multiple generations
Features
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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.

About

Kinship Relations

Features
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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.

Screenshots

GenerationTree3 screens
Kinship Relations4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GenerationTree versus Kinship Relations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenerationTreeKinship Relations
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilip BrothersJacob Parrott

In-app purchases

None

GenerationTree

No in-app purchases

None

Kinship Relations

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GenerationTree free?
GenerationTree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kinship Relations free?
Kinship Relations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GenerationTree or Kinship Relations have ads?
Neither GenerationTree nor Kinship Relations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GenerationTree or Kinship Relations?
GenerationTree ships an update every 3 months, and Kinship Relations every 2 months. Most recently, GenerationTree was updated on October 12, 2026 and Kinship Relations on October 25, 2026.

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