Best Family History Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

The best family history apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 246+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top Family History Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FamilySearch TreeFamilySearch TreeFree4.8★ (507K)NoNoNov 2026
2Ancestry: Family History & DNAAncestry: Family History & DNAFree4.8★ (661K)NoYesNov 2026
3FamilySearch Get InvolvedFamilySearch Get InvolvedFree4.5★ (259)NoNoNov 2026
4FamilySearch MemoriesFamilySearch MemoriesFree4.8★ (19K)NoNoNov 2026
5Roots - Family HistoryRoots - Family HistoryFree——NoOct 2026
6Memories Book Family HistoryMemories Book Family HistoryFree4.8★ (977)NoYesNov 2026
7Famli: Family HistoryFamli: Family HistoryFree——NoJul 2026
8MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNAMyHeritage: Family Tree & DNAFree4.9★ (67K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Family History

FamilySearch Tree#1

FamilySearch Tree by FamilySearch International

Trace ancestors and heritage
Editor's Choice
🔍 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
Ancestry: Family History & DNA#2

Ancestry: Family History & DNA by Ancestry.com

Genealogy, Records & Ethnicity
Strong Contender
🔍 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 Get Involved#3

FamilySearch Get Involved by FamilySearch International

Index history. Help families.
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.5😊(259 ratings)
Free
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Help preserve historical records by reviewing scanned documents and verifying names. Your contributions connect families with their ancestors by correcting computer-identified errors.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use in short time increments
  • 💪 Meaningful contribution to family history work
  • 🎮 Gamification increases engagement and motivation
  • ✨ Impressive AI accuracy for handwriting recognition
  • 📱 Convenient mobile accessibility
  • 🙏 Spiritual fulfillment and sense of purpose
  • 👥 Shows impact of contributions through tracking
  • 🧠 Suitable for all ages and skill levels
  • 📊 Clear visualization of personal contributions

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent technical errors and crashes
  • 🌍 Limited country/language availability
  • 🔄 Contribution counter not syncing properly
  • 📖 Difficulty reading cursive handwriting
  • 🔍 Zoom level too close, missing full names
  • ⚠️ No way to flag incorrect AI highlights
  • 🔧 Language settings stuck on Spanish for some users
  • 📝 Unable to edit or go back to previous entries
  • 🎯 Inconsistent document filtering by state
  • 💾 Corrections not saving properly

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FAQ about Family History

What are the best family history apps for iPhone?
FamilySearch Tree tops our family history apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 507K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top family history apps we rank are free to download, including FamilySearch Tree and Ancestry: Family History & DNA.
FamilySearch Tree has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ family history apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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