Comparison

TreeView vs Findmypast

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

Head to head
About

TreeView

Easily build and manage your family tree with this intuitive application. Access your family history offline, add photos, and explore various tree designs. Sync your progress across devices and control your privacy settings.

Highlights
  • Flexible tree designs (Pedigree, Hourglass, Ancestors, Descendants, Family)
  • Add and amend details with notes
  • Upload photos to embellish your tree
  • Offline mode for viewing family trees
  • Automatic syncing across devices
  • Privacy settings (Private, Invitation only, Public)
  • Import GEDCOM files
Features
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Build your family tree with TreeView and you’ll have your family history at your fingertips, even when you have no signal! Whether you’re an experienced family historian or just starting out, you’ll find TreeView easy to use and an essential tool in your research. Features • Includes a number of flexible tree designs including Pedigree, Hourglass, Ancestors, Descendants and Family views. • Add and amend details easily and add notes, all from within the app. • View historical records for your ancestors via TheGenealogist (subscription required). • Upload photos to embellish your tree. • Offline mode – View your family tree even when you have no signal. • Information you add on one device will automatically be available on all your other devices. • Help and advice at your fingertips. Compatibility • Import a GEDCOM file of your family tree at TreeView.co.uk (Free of charge) or TheGenealogist to view and edit it on your device. • If you have already built a family tree on TheGenealogist or TreeView.co.uk, you can log in with that account to view and edit you tree. Privacy TreeView offers you the flexibility to be as private or public with your trees as you wish. With 3 settings you have the choice of who you share your family tree with. • Private • Invitation only (Users can see if there is a potential match in your tree, but cannot see the full tree’s details without your permission) • Public

About

Findmypast

Explore your family history and discover your ancestors with a vast collection of historical records. Build your family tree, search billions of documents, and uncover your roots from anywhere. Engage with exclusive content like podcasts and quizzes to deepen your understanding of the past.

Highlights
  • Build family trees
  • Search billions of historical records
  • Access censuses and BMDs
  • View original documents and transcripts
  • Upload ancestor photos
  • Daily quizzes and exclusive podcasts
  • Push notifications for hints and new records
Features
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Understand your family history anytime, anywhere, with the free Findmypast genealogy app. With our easy-to-use family tree, it’s never been easier to delve deeper and find your past. Discover who you are and the generations that came before you by searching billions of records, including: Historical censuses and registers Birth, marriage and death records (BMDs) Electoral records Digitised newspaper cuttings Search for your relatives within the records, and scour original documents alongside accurate transcripts to make new discoveries. You can also put names to faces by uploading photos of your ancestors. It’s never been easier to research your roots, wherever you are. Challenge your historical know-how with our daily quizzes and take a deep dive into the past with Findmypast’s exclusive podcasts. With push notifications, you’ll never miss a family tree hint, and you’ll stay in the loop about new records and exciting announcements from Findmypast. It’s straightforward to purchase and manage your Findmypast subscription with the app. Findmypast helps you to understand your ancestry in poignant detail. Explore the following collections and more: British and Irish censuses ranging from 1841 to 1921 (including the 1891 Census, the 1901 Census, the 1911 Census and the 1921 Census) The 1939 Register Armed Forces service records Obituaries and wills & probate BMDs (including birth certificates, marriage records, divorce records and death records) Travel records and passenger manifests View our terms and conditions at: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/help/sections/4411058333841-terms-conditions?source=app View our privacy policy at: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/help/sections/4411074088593-privacy-policysource=app Apple Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TreeView4 screens
Findmypast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Findmypast at 4.6 against TreeView's 2.0. Findmypast also leads on ratings volume (788 vs 4). TreeView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (30% vs 17%). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Findmypast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. TreeView asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Findmypast holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Findmypast has 788 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of TreeView's written reviews are positive against 17% of Findmypast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TreeView ships an update every 6 days, Findmypast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TreeView versus Findmypast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTreeViewFindmypast
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (788 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews — better16.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4788 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB426 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGenealogy Supplies (Jersey) LtdFindmypast

Customer experience

TreeView

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative55.4%

Findmypast

All ratings788 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative72.0%

Bugs and requests

TreeView

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Findmypast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to access certain records
  • Unable to log in or view family tree
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Optimize app for tablet devices
  • Improve search and filtering capabilities
  • Allow deletion of incorrect/duplicate profiles
  • Provide better integration with family tree
  • Improve overall user experience and navigation

In-app purchases

None

TreeView

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Findmypast

Subscriptions10
  • US 1 Month Essential$19.991 Month
  • US 1 Month Ultimate$29.991 Month
  • US 1 Month Everything$34.991 Month
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  • US 3 Month Ultimate$59.993 Months
  • US 3 Month Premium$89.993 Months
  • US 3 Month Everything$89.993 Months
  • US 6 Month Everything$154.996 Months
  • US 12 Month Ultimate$199.991 Year
  • US 12 Month Premium$299.991 Year
  • US 12 Month Everything$299.991 Year

Questions

Is TreeView free?
TreeView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Findmypast free?
Findmypast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TreeView or Findmypast?
Findmypast is rated higher. TreeView averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Findmypast averages 4.6 from 788 ratings.
Do TreeView or Findmypast have ads?
Neither TreeView nor Findmypast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TreeView or Findmypast?
TreeView ships an update every 6 days, and Findmypast fortnightly. Most recently, TreeView was updated on September 20, 2026 and Findmypast on September 21, 2026.

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