# TreeView vs Findmypast

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TreeView | Findmypast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treeview/id816156669/reviews) | **[4.6 (788 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findmypast/id1444898210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **788** |
| Positive reviews | **30.4% of reviews** | 16.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 426 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Genealogy Supplies (Jersey) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/816156672) | [Findmypast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444898209) |

## What reviewers say

### TreeView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treeview/id816156669)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Findmypast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findmypast/id1444898210)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US 1 Month Essential | $19.99 | per month |
| US 1 Month Ultimate | $29.99 | per month |
| US 1 Month Everything | $34.99 | per month |
| US 3 Month Ultimate | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| US 3 Month Premium | $89.99 | per 3 months |
| US 3 Month Everything | $89.99 | per 3 months |
| US 6 Month Everything | $154.99 | per 6 months |
| US 12 Month Ultimate | $199.99 | per year |
| US 12 Month Premium | $299.99 | per year |
| US 12 Month Everything | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Accurate transcriptions
- 🔍 Good amount of records
- 📚 Helpful hints

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow and clunky app
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad/tablet
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤯 Confusing and limited functionality compared to website

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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