# AncestryScan vs visualDNA

The clearest difference is rating: visualDNA at 4.2 against AncestryScan's 3.8. visualDNA also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). AncestryScan's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AncestryScan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and visualDNA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

visualDNA holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of AncestryScan's written reviews are positive against 67% of visualDNA's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AncestryScan | visualDNA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancestryscan-face-heritage/id6756631707/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualdna/id6764503165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XYK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861941308) | [RYZE INNOVATIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755680366) |

## What reviewers say

### AncestryScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancestryscan-face-heritage/id6756631707)

This app uses AI to analyze your facial features and provide a detailed ancestry breakdown. Discover your regional heritage, compare results with family, and explore your unique genetic connections.

**Highlights:** AI facial feature analysis, Detailed ancestry composition, Interactive heritage map, Phenotype matching, Feature analysis breakdown, Personalized heritage story

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Scan Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Scan Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Scan Credits | $14.99 | one-time |


### visualDNA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualdna/id6764503165)

Explore your facial aesthetics with an AI-powered selfie analysis. Discover your global look-alike categories and share playful insights about your visual resemblance. This app is for entertainment and curiosity, not for factual identity claims.

**Highlights:** AI-powered selfie analysis, VisualDNA profile generation, Global aesthetic mix discovery, Feature-based impressions, Shareable results, Compare different photos

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VisualDNA Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AncestryScan free?

AncestryScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is visualDNA free?

visualDNA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AncestryScan or visualDNA?

visualDNA is rated higher. AncestryScan averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while visualDNA averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do AncestryScan or visualDNA have ads?

Neither AncestryScan nor visualDNA shows ads.

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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.*