Best Ancestor Research Apps

FamilySearch Get Involved

Index history. Help families.

Free

Contribute to improving historical records by verifying names with "Get Involved" - help reconnect families today!

MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA

Genealogy, Ancestry, Ethnicity

Free

Discover and preserve your family's history with an intuitive application that helps you create and manage your family tree, connect with relatives worldwide, and explore your genetic heritage. Start uncovering your roots today!

True Heritage & Ancestry: EDNA

Nationality and Family Origin

Free

Discover your true ancestry and nationality with an advanced technology that generates a lifelike portrait of your ancestors and provides a detailed breakdown of your cultural heritage. By taking a selfie, you can unlock a personalized ancestral report, connect with your past, and gain insights into your present and potential, and join a community of people exploring their identity in a new way.

FamilySearch Memories

by FamilySearch International

Free

This application allows users to effortlessly collect, preserve, and share family memories by capturing photos and stories, recording interviews with relatives, and attaching memories to their family tree. Store these precious family moments indefinitely within the FamilySearch vaults. Start preserving your family's legacy today.

Who Do You Think You Are?

Discover Your Family Tree

Free

Discover your family tree and explore your roots with this genealogy companion app, featuring practical advice, expert tips, and stories of ordinary and extraordinary people. Start tracing your family's past today with a subscription or single issue purchase.

Family Tree*

Search My Heritage & Ancestry

Free

Discover your roots and trace your family history with ease using our app. Unravel generations past and connect with your heritage. Start your journey today.

Findmypast

Find your family story

Free

Discover your family story anytime, anywhere with our app. Search billions of family records, get hints on the go, add new relatives, colourize old photos, and more. Download now and bring your family tree to life!

GedView

Family Tree Viewer / Editor

$4.99

Carry your entire family tree in your pocket with this Family Tree Viewer app. Access and update genealogy information on the go, record new data, view media, and easily import or export GEDCOM files for seamless sharing and research.

Antique Identifier - Relic

Instantly appraise antiques

Free

Identify and value antiques in seconds with this AI-powered application that uses computer vision to provide instant identification, appraisal, and cataloging capabilities, perfect for professionals and resellers. Download the app to transform your camera into a portable antiques expert and unlock reliable data for every vintage and collectible item you handle.

MyLineage

by My Lineage

Free

Manage your account and track orders securely with this mobile app, accessing features like personalized updates, payments, and account information. Download now to view and edit your account, make payments, and discover more about your heritage.

Quick Family Tree

Easily make it with a tap.

Free

Create detailed and interactive family trees effortlessly with a new smartphone app. Easily add family members, customize relationships, and manage complex family structures with intuitive drag-and-drop features. Available for use offline with no account creation required.

Ancestry Academy

Genealogy Learning

Free

This online learning platform offers a vast library of high-quality videos and courses on various family history topics, catering to genealogists of all levels, and allows users to learn at their own pace. With free access to a wide range of short videos, users can quickly gain the information they need and explore new topics with suggested video recommendations.