MySequence vs Quick Family Tree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MySequence
Analyze DNA and Next-Generation Sequencing data on your mobile device. View, edit, and extract sequences, translate DNA to amino acids, and generate high-quality PDF reports. Organize and sync your sequencing files across all your devices.
- Analyze .abi, .ab1, .scf, and FastQ files
- View and edit raw DNA data
- Extract DNA sequence and base positions
- Translate DNA to amino acid sequences
- Export sequence, translation, and PDF reports
- Organize and sync sequencing files
- Analyze Next-Generation Sequencing data
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Analyse DNA sequences on your iPhone. MySequence loads and displays .abi, .ab1, or .scf files, a file format commonly used in DNA sequencing. If you are getting your sequencing results as zipped mail attachments, MySequence has you covered as well. MySequence stores and organises your sequencing files and allows you to synch your sequencing files across all your devices The app allows viewing and editing of the raw data, extracts the DNA sequence and base positions, translates the DNA sequence into an amino acid sequence of the desired frame and allows export of sequence, translation and a high-quality PDF report via email, AirPrint or to other iPhone - iPad applications. MySequence also opens and analyses Next-Generation Sequencing data (FastQ format) to check the result and quality of your reaction directly on you mobile device.
Quick Family Tree
Easily create and manage your family history with an intuitive interface. This app allows you to build interactive family trees without an account or paid services. Streamline complex relationships and visualize your ancestry with ease.
- Create family trees without an account
- Form relationships easily by tapping
- Streamline complex family trees with central display
- Create multiple independent family trees
- Change sibling display order with drag and drop
- Supports same-sex couples
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This is a new app of the smartphone generation to create a family tree. It features interactive display using digital devices. [ Make Family Trees Without Having to Create an Account ] This is an app that allows you to make family trees without having to create an account. There are no paid services within the app either. [ Form Relationships Easily ] You can easily add parents, children, and spouses just by tapping. Family trees can be created intuitively. The display order of siblings can also be easily changed through drag and drop. [ Streamline Complex Family Trees ] The display changes automatically so that the person selected appears in the center. You can make complex family trees look simple and easy to understand. [ Make Multiple Family Trees ] As you can create multiple sets of data, you can make historical family trees, in addition to your own, and do various things. [ FAQ ] [Q]Is there a PC version? [A]There is no PC version. [Q]Is it possible to merge multiple family trees later? [A]There is no function to combine multiple family trees yet. [Q]Can I transfer data to another smartphone? Is data backup possible? [A]There is an import / export function. See the help page for details. We confirmed the operation on Google Drive, email, and Dropbox. We have received reports that we cannot send and receive on Facebook, WhatsApp, and LINE. [Q]I want to display maternal and paternal ancestors at the same time. [A]If the maternal ancestors and paternal ancestors are displayed at the same time, it is difficult to display them while maintaining the order of the siblings. [Q]Can you print? [A]You cannot print directly from the app.Images can be output using the capture function. Please print the created image with another application. [Q]Is PDF format file output possible? [A]PDF output is not yet. [Q]Is it compatible with GEDCOM format files? [A]GEDCOM format files are not supported. [Q]Can I use it offline? [A]Since the data is stored on the smartphone (tablet) side, it can be used even in an offline environment. [Q]Is it possible to set up same-sex couples? [A]The initial state is opposite sex, but it is possible to change to the same sex after registration. [Q]I want to add a child without showing spouse. [A]At present, children can only connect between couples. Please add a temporary spouse. [Q]Is there a paid ad-free version? [A]I have not yet considered paid apps. Free version only. [Q]Can I publish images created on the app on the Web? [A]Please use it freely.
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Verdict
MySequence and Quick Family Tree both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Quick Family Tree's written reviews are positive against 9% of MySequence's. Quick Family Tree also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (810 vs 102). MySequence's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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.
MySequence holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Family Tree has 810 ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of MySequence's written reviews are positive against 74% of Quick Family Tree's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MySequence ships an update every 6 months, Quick Family Tree monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySequence | Quick Family Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (102 ratings) — better | 3.9 (810 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 74.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 102 | 810 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | telethon k.k. | Plus Inc. (Japan) |
Customer experience
MySequence
Quick Family Tree
Bugs and requests
MySequence
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Quick Family Tree
Reported bugs
2 issues- Data loss/tree disappearing
- Inability to edit names/info after initial entry
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to see entire family tree
- Implement sharing/collaboration features
- Allow more customization options for family structures
- Add export options (PDF, GEDCOM, etc.)
- Provide paid ad-free version
In-app purchases
MySequence
No in-app purchases
Quick Family Tree
No in-app purchases
Questions
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