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248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best ancestors apps on iPhone average 4.8★ across 248+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Ancestors Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Ancestry: Family History & DNAAncestry: Family History & DNAFree4.8★ (658K)NoYesOct 2026
2Family Tree: Our HeritageFamily Tree: Our HeritageFree4.5★ (33)NoYesOct 2026
3FamilySearch TreeFamilySearch TreeFree4.8★ (506K)NoNoOct 2026
4MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNAMyHeritage: Family Tree & DNAFree4.9★ (66K)NoYesOct 2026
5Storied: Family HistoryStoried: Family HistoryFree4.8★ (113)NoYesOct 2026
623andMe - DNA Testing23andMe - DNA TestingFree4.8★ (561K)YesNoOct 2026
7Discover Your AncestorsDiscover Your AncestorsFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
8KinTrace AI: Ancestry & RootsKinTrace AI: Ancestry & RootsFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Ancestors

Ancestry: Family History & DNA#1

Ancestry: Family History & DNA by Ancestry.com

Genealogy, Records & Ethnicity
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(658K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in Reference
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Explore your personal heritage through historical records, photos, and stories. Discover your ethnicity and connect with family communities. Build and preserve your family tree, and uncover ancestral insights.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient and portable
  • 🔍 Wealth of information
  • 📚 Unlocks family history
  • 🤝 Connects with relatives
  • 🗺️ Provides geographic insights

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Limited access without subscription
  • 🔍 Inaccurate search results
  • 🤯 Overwhelming amount of information
Family Tree: Our Heritage#2

Family Tree: Our Heritage by FIGURU MEDIA d.o.o.

Search Ancestry, Find My Past
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.5(33 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Build and explore your ancestry with this app. It helps you create a detailed family tree, discover connections, and preserve your family's history for future generations. Share your legacy through interactive maps and printable trees.

FamilySearch Tree#3

FamilySearch Tree by FamilySearch International

Trace ancestors and heritage
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(506K ratings)
Free
#44in Reference
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Explore your family history by building and documenting your family tree. Discover ancestors through historical records, preserve memories like photos and stories, and collaborate with others to enrich your heritage.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for family history research
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🚀 Convenient for accessing family tree on the go
  • 👍 Allows sharing family stories and photos
  • 👍 Comprehensive database of records
  • 👍 Connects users with distant relatives

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or incorrect information added by other users
  • 🐛 Difficulty removing or correcting erroneous data
  • 🐛 Navigation and usability issues
  • 🐛 Slow performance and frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with open collaboration

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FAQ about Ancestors

What are the best ancestors apps for iPhone?
Ancestry: Family History & DNA tops our ancestors apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 658K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top ancestors apps we rank are free to download, including Ancestry: Family History & DNA and Family Tree: Our Heritage.
Ancestry: Family History & DNA has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ ancestors apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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