Best Genealogy Bank Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ genealogy bank apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Genealogy Bank Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FamilySearch TreeFamilySearch TreeFree4.8โ˜… (506K)NoNoNov 2026
2Find a GraveFind a GraveFree4.7โ˜… (3.7K)NoNoNov 2026
3MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNAMyHeritage: Family Tree & DNAFree4.9โ˜… (66K)NoYesNov 2026
4Ancestry: Family History & DNAAncestry: Family History & DNAFree4.8โ˜… (659K)NoYesNov 2026
523andMe - DNA Testing23andMe - DNA TestingFree4.8โ˜… (561K)YesNoNov 2026
6FluxxFluxxFree4.3โ˜… (548)NoYesNov 2026
7The Obituary AppThe Obituary AppFree4.4โ˜… (709)YesYesOct 2026
8RootsMagicRootsMagicFree3.8โ˜… (279)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Genealogy Bank

FamilySearch Tree#1

FamilySearch Tree by FamilySearch International

Trace ancestors and heritage
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ” Reference
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(506K 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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Helpful for family history research
  • ๐Ÿ‘ User-friendly app
  • ๐Ÿš€ Convenient for accessing family tree on the go
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Allows sharing family stories and photos
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Comprehensive database of records
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Connects users with distant relatives

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Inaccurate or incorrect information added by other users
  • ๐Ÿ› Difficulty removing or correcting erroneous data
  • ๐Ÿ› Navigation and usability issues
  • ๐Ÿ› Slow performance and frequent crashes
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Privacy concerns with open collaboration
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(3.7K ratings)
Free
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Access the world's largest free online collection of burial information. Search millions of graves, add new memorials with photos and GPS, and find loved ones' resting places. Honor ancestors by creating memorials and sharing discoveries.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Excellent app for family history research
  • ๐Ÿš€ Easy to use and navigate
  • ๐Ÿš€ Helpful for finding and visiting graves
  • ๐Ÿš€ Valuable resource for genealogy
  • ๐Ÿš€ Great for volunteering and contributing

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy and crashes frequently
  • ๐Ÿ› Inaccurate or incomplete information
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Privacy concerns with strangers creating memorials
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Difficult to manage memorials and correct errors
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Limited functionality compared to website
MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA#3

MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA by MyHeritage.com

Genealogy, Ancestry, Ethnicity
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ” Reference
4.9๐Ÿ˜(66K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore your family history and discover your roots with an intuitive family tree builder and extensive genealogical search tools. Bring old photos to life with AI-powered animation and connect with relatives through DNA testing and a global community.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ” Helpful for finding family history
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Interesting photo animation features
  • ๐Ÿ‘ User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive subscription model
  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Privacy concerns around data usage
  • ๐Ÿค” Inaccurate ethnicity estimates

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FAQ about Genealogy Bank

What are the best genealogy bank apps & games for iPhone?
FamilySearch Tree tops our genealogy bank apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 506K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top genealogy bank apps & games we rank are free to download, including FamilySearch Tree and Find a Grave.
FamilySearch Tree has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ genealogy bank apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.