Best Ancestry Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the ancestry category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Ancestry Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Ancestry: Family History & DNAAncestry: Family History & DNAFree4.8★ (661K)NoYesNov 2026
2FamilySearch TreeFamilySearch TreeFree4.8★ (507K)NoNoNov 2026
323andMe - DNA Testing23andMe - DNA TestingFree4.8★ (562K)YesNoNov 2026
4MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNAMyHeritage: Family Tree & DNAFree4.9★ (67K)NoYesNov 2026
5Find a GraveFind a GraveFree4.7★ (3.7K)NoNoNov 2026
6Family Tree: Our HeritageFamily Tree: Our HeritageFree4.5★ (33)NoYesNov 2026
7Family Tree Maker and AncestryFamily Tree Maker and AncestryFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
8RootScope: Heritage & AncestryRootScope: Heritage & AncestryFree—NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Ancestry

Ancestry: Family History & DNA#1

Ancestry: Family History & DNA by Ancestry.com

Genealogy, Records & Ethnicity
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(661K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore your family history and build your family tree with access to billions of historical records and DNA ethnicity results. Discover your ancestors' stories, connect with relatives, and preserve your heritage.

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
FamilySearch Tree#2

FamilySearch Tree by FamilySearch International

Trace ancestors and heritage
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(507K ratings)
Free
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Explore your ancestry and build your family tree with the world's largest online collection of genealogical data. Discover historical records, preserve family memories, and connect with relatives worldwide. Easily add photos, stories, and audio to document 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
23andMe - DNA Testing#3

23andMe - DNA Testing by 23andMe, Inc.

Health + Ancestry
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(562K ratings)
FreeAds
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Explore your genetic makeup to uncover your ancestry and gain personalized health insights. Connect with DNA relatives and access detailed reports about your genetic predispositions and carrier statuses. The app facilitates a deeper understanding of your health and heritage.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Detailed ancestry and health reports
  • 👍 Easy to navigate app
  • 🎉 Found biological family members
  • 💡 Interesting genetic insights
  • 🧬 Confirmed family history

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 📤 Difficult to download raw data
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔍 Lacking in-depth ancestry details
  • 🚫 Does not recognize Palestinian ancestry

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FAQ about Ancestry

What are the best ancestry apps for iPhone?
Ancestry: Family History & DNA tops our ancestry apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 661K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top ancestry apps we rank are free to download, including Ancestry: Family History & DNA and FamilySearch Tree.
Ancestry: Family History & DNA has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ ancestry apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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