Comparison

Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 vs Gimine

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

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About

Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄

Features
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Rootrees is a simple and organized family tree app designed to help you record relatives, preserve family history, and keep meaningful memories together. Whether you are starting with your immediate family or documenting multiple generations, Rootrees makes it easy to build and maintain a clear family record. KEY FEATURES • Build Your Family Tree Create family trees and connect relatives through clear family relationships. • Record Family Members Save names, birthdays, photos, notes, and other important details for each family member. • Invite Family Members to Collaborate Share your family tree with relatives and maintain family records together. • Preserve Family Memories Keep important information and family stories organized in one place. • Export Family Tree Records Export your family information as PDF files for archiving, sharing, or printing. • Record Pets as Family Members Add your beloved pets and include them as part of your family memories. • Manage Multiple Family Trees Create separate family trees for different branches of your family when needed. DESIGNED FOR EVERY FAMILY Rootrees is suitable for families who want a simple way to organize family relationships, preserve memories, and pass family history on to future generations. Start building your family tree today and create a lasting record for the people who matter most.

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Gimine

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Gimine is a private family tree maker for iPhone and iPad. Build your tree, keep every photo and story, see how any two relatives are connected, and never miss a birthday or remembrance day. No account, no subscription, and your family history stays on your device. BUILD YOUR TREE - Add parents, partners, children and siblings in a few taps - Names, dates, birthplace, photos and notes for every person - Step-families, half-siblings and remarriages, with one-tap undo SEE THE WHOLE FAMILY - Zoomable tree with compact or expanded cards, plus a 3D generations view - Searchable directory of everyone in your tree CHARTS WORTH PRINTING - Fan, pedigree, descendant and timeline charts, plus a printable person report - Pick the number of generations and one of five themes - Export charts as SVG or the whole tree as a high resolution PNG DISCOVER WHAT YOUR TREE KNOWS - Relationship calculator: see how any two people are related - Generations, lifespans, surnames and upcoming dates at a glance NEVER MISS A DAY THAT MATTERS - Birthday and remembrance day notifications on the morning of each day - Repeats every year, created right on your device YOUR DATA, YOUR FILES - Private iCloud backup and restore, photos and notes included - GEDCOM import and export (.ged and .gedcom) - Single-file backup and a sample family to explore EASY TO READ, IN YOUR LANGUAGE - Available in 43 languages: follows your device language, or pick your own - Text size from Small to XL, or matched to your device's Text Size setting PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Optional Face ID, Touch ID or passcode lock that also hides your tree in the app switcher - Works fully offline, no account needed - No ads, no analytics, no tracking - Your data stays on your device unless you export it or back it up to your own iCloud Privacy Policy: https://apps.husofttech.com/gimine/privacy Terms of Use: https://apps.husofttech.com/gimine/terms Support: https://apps.husofttech.com/support Build your family tree with Gimine and keep it in the family.

Screenshots

Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄4 screens
Gimine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 at Free against Gimine's $14.99. Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Gimine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On update cadence, ads 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

Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 is free to download; Gimine costs $14.99 up front. Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Gimine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 ships an update every 2 weeks, Gimine every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 versus Gimine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄Gimine
PriceFree — better$14.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB26 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperHuiChuan LinHuseyin Bicen

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄

One-time8
  • 族譜名額+1方案$0.99
  • 單一族譜PDF密碼保護$1.99
  • 單一族譜PDF浮水印去除$1.99
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  • 單一族譜200人數方案$1.99
  • 單一族譜共筆人數增加方案$1.99
  • 族譜名額+3方案$1.99
  • 單一族譜500人數方案$3.99
  • 單一族譜人數無上限方案$9.99
None

Gimine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 free?
Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gimine free?
Gimine costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 or Gimine have ads?
Neither Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 nor Gimine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 or Gimine?
Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gimine every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rootrees:家族樹與族譜紀錄 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gimine on October 25, 2026.

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