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Best Free Family Tree History Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best free family tree history apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 238+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Free Family Tree History Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FamilySearch TreeFamilySearch TreeFree4.8★ (496K)NoNoAug 2026
2Family Tree: Our HeritageFamily Tree: Our HeritageFree5.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
3Family Tree Maker & AncestryFamily Tree Maker & AncestryFree4.4★ (447)NoYesAug 2026
4Quick Family TreeQuick Family TreeFree3.9★ (749)YesNoAug 2026
5Family Tree Maker & HeritageFamily Tree Maker & HeritageFree4.3★ (532)YesYesAug 2026
6Family Tree Photo-GenealogyFamily Tree Photo-GenealogyFree4.3★ (14)YesNoMay 2026
7Family Tree: Genealogy TrackerFamily Tree: Genealogy TrackerFree—NoYesJul 2026
8Family Tree & Ancestry ExploreFamily Tree & Ancestry ExploreFree4.0★ (4)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Family Tree History

FamilySearch Tree#1

FamilySearch Tree by FamilySearch International

Trace ancestors and heritage
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(496K ratings)
Free
#33in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or incorrect information added by other users
  • 🐛 Difficulty removing or correcting erroneous data
  • 🐛 Navigation and usability issues
Family Tree: Our Heritage#2

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

Search Ancestry, Find My Past
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
5.0(2 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.

Family Tree Maker & Ancestry#3

Family Tree Maker & Ancestry by VN-Consult doo

Memories, Stories & History
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.4(447 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore your heritage by building a family tree, restoring old photos with AI, and searching historical archives. Discover your ethnicity and preserve family memories for future generations in an intuitive interface.

More Free Family Tree History apps to explore

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Quick Family Tree
Quick Family Tree
Quick Family Tree
Easily make it with a tap.
Free

Easily create and manage your family history with an intuitive interface. This app allows you to build interactive family trees without an account or paid services. Streamline complex relationships and visualize your ancestry with ease.

Create family trees without an accountForm relationships easily by tappingStreamline complex family trees with central display
🔧 Utilities
(749)
free with in-app purchases
5
Family Tree Maker & Heritage
Family Tree Maker & Heritage
Family Tree Maker & Heritage
Face Nationality & My History
Free

Create and preserve your family's history by building a detailed family tree. Add photos, record important dates, and fill profiles with memories to create a living archive of your ancestors and descendants. Your family story is stored securely for easy access and sharing.

Build family treesAdd photos and memoriesRecord important dates
🔍 Reference
(532)
free with in-app purchases
6
Family Tree Photo-Genealogy
Family Tree Photo-Genealogy
Family Tree Photo-Genealogy
Family Tree Builder & Manager
Free

Build and manage your family tree with multilingual member details and relationship mapping. Upload photos, browse timelines, and utilize smart search for efficient family history exploration. Zoom through generations to visualize connections.

Multilingual member informationRelationship connectionsPhoto uploads
🔧 Utilities
(14)
ad-supported
7
Family Tree: Genealogy Tracker
Family Tree: Genealogy Tracker
Family Tree: Genealogy Tracker
Private Family Tree Creator
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
8
Family Tree & Ancestry Explore
Family Tree & Ancestry Explore
Family Tree & Ancestry Explore
Build your family story
Free

Uncover your family's past by building a visual family tree and discovering historical records. Understand your DNA, preserve your legacy with photos and stories, and connect with living relatives worldwide. Your family history is secured with enterprise-grade privacy.

Interactive family tree buildingAccess to historical recordsDNA analysis for origins and relatives
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
free with in-app purchases
9
Family Tree Photo
Family Tree Photo
Family Tree Photo
Your family history visualised
Free
$7.99 | 100% OFF

Easily create and visualize your family history by adding members and letting the app automatically draw your family tree. Supports a wide range of relatives beyond direct ancestors and descendants.

Automatic family tree generationAdd ancestors and descendantsInclude aunts, uncles, step-siblings
🔧 Utilities
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Family Tree Magazine.
Family Tree Magazine.
Family Tree Magazine.
Helping you trace your roots
Free

This publication offers practical guidance and expert advice for tracing your family history. Discover techniques, access records online and in archives, and read inspiring stories to bring your ancestors' lives to life.

Practical family tree guidanceExpert tips and techniquesAccess to online and archive records
🌟 Lifestyle
(34)
free with in-app purchases
11
Family Tree: Heritage History
Family Tree: Heritage History
Family Tree: Heritage History
Genealogy, Ancestry and DNA
Free

Build and explore your family history with this genealogy app. Create detailed profiles, visualize your ancestors' journeys on an interactive map, and even colorize old photos with AI. Preserve memories and connect with loved ones.

Interactive Family Tree BuilderDetailed Profile CreationAI-Powered Photo Colorization
📷 Photo & Video
(218)
free with in-app purchases
12
Family Tree - Vamshadhara
Family Tree - Vamshadhara
Family Tree - Vamshadhara
Bilingual Family Tree Canvas
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
13
Family Tree: Ancestry & DNA
Family Tree: Ancestry & DNA
Family Tree: Ancestry & DNA
Heritage, Ethnicity, Genealogy
Free

Build and explore your family history with this genealogy app. Add relatives, upload photos, and visualize your tree with AI insights. Discover your ancestry and preserve memories effortlessly.

Add family members with detailsUpload photos and storiesInteractive family tree visualization
🔍 Reference
(2)
free with in-app purchases
14
FamilySearch Org Family Tree
FamilySearch Org Family Tree
FamilySearch Org Family Tree
Find Ancestry DNA & Heritage
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
15
Ancestry: Family History & DNA
Ancestry: Family History & DNA
Ancestry: Family History & DNA
Genealogy, Ethnicity & Stories
Free

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.

Build and view family treesAccess billions of historical recordsDiscover ethnicity and DNA matches
🔍 Reference
(631K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Family Tree
Family Tree
Family Tree
Build & Share Your Family Tree
Free

Create and manage detailed family trees with cloud synchronization and local file-based options. Upload portraits, share trees with permissions, and export to PDF. Supports numerous file types and media for rich documentation.

Cloud family tree creation and sharingLocal folder-based family tree managementUpload portraits and multiple pictures
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
free with in-app purchases
17
Family Tree: Ancestry Maker
Family Tree: Ancestry Maker
Family Tree: Ancestry Maker
Explore roots & family history
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Family Tree: Heritage Ancestry
Family Tree: Heritage Ancestry
Family Tree: Heritage Ancestry
Parents History, Genealogy DNA
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
19
Family Tree: RootsRefined
Family Tree: RootsRefined
Family Tree: RootsRefined
Where Memories Goes Stronger
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
20
Family Lineage
Family Lineage
Family Lineage
Build your family tree
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)

FAQ about Free Family Tree History

What are the best free family tree history apps for iPhone?
FamilySearch Tree tops our free family tree history apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 496K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
FamilySearch Tree has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 238+ free family tree history apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
FamilySearch Tree allows you to build and document your family tree, discover your ancestors through billions of historical records, and preserve family memories like photos and stories. It's a collaborative platform where you can connect with others researching their family history.
You can build your family tree by finding or adding family members directly through the app. As you add information for deceased relatives, the app will search its database for potential connections and historical records. You can also add new life details, photos, stories, and audio recordings for your relatives.