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Best Genealogy Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right genealogy free apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Genealogy Free Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FamilySearch TreeFamilySearch TreeFree4.8★ (496K)NoNoAug 2026
2Ancestry: Family History & DNAAncestry: Family History & DNAFree4.8★ (631K)NoYesAug 2026
3MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNAMyHeritage: Family Tree & DNAFree4.9★ (65K)NoYesAug 2026
4Genealogy family onlineGenealogy family onlineFree—NoNoJul 2026
5FamilySearch MemoriesFamilySearch MemoriesFree4.8★ (19K)NoNoAug 2026
6Find a GraveFind a GraveFree4.6★ (3.3K)NoNoAug 2026
7GenealogyDirectGenealogyDirectFree5.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
8Quick Family TreeQuick Family TreeFree3.9★ (749)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Genealogy Free

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
Ancestry: Family History & DNA#2

Ancestry: Family History & DNA by Ancestry.com

Genealogy, Ethnicity & Stories
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(631K 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Limited access without subscription
MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA#3

MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA by MyHeritage.com

Genealogy, Ancestry, Ethnicity
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.9😐(65K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#43in Reference
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Explore your family history, build a detailed family tree, and discover new relatives. Bring old photos to life with AI animation and uncover your ethnic heritage through DNA testing. Access billions of historical records to map your ancestry.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔍 Helpful for finding family history
  • 💡 Interesting photo animation features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage

More Genealogy Free apps to explore

4
Genealogy family online
Genealogy family online
Genealogy family online
Genealogy family tree online
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
5
FamilySearch Memories
FamilySearch Memories
FamilySearch Memories
by FamilySearch International
Free

Easily capture, preserve, and share cherished family moments. Upload photos, documents, recordings, and stories, and link them directly to your family tree. Identify relatives in your media, and store your precious memories securely for free.

Collect photos, documents, recordings, and storiesAdd media to family treeRecord family member interviews
🔍 Reference
(19K)
free
6
Find a Grave
Find a Grave
Find a Grave
by Ancestry.com
Free

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.

Search 250+ million gravesAdd memorials and photosRecord GPS locations
🔍 Reference
(3.3K)
free
7
GenealogyDirect
GenealogyDirect
GenealogyDirect
Genealogy Marketplace
Free

Connect with local researchers to find archive documents for your family history. Offer your services to help others with their genealogy searches, making research more accessible.

Connect with local researchersRequest archive document retrievalOffer assistance to others
🔍 Reference
(3)
free
8
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
9
Family Tree: Genealogy Tracker
Family Tree: Genealogy Tracker
Family Tree: Genealogy Tracker
Private Family Tree Creator
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
10
GRAMPS Viewer
GRAMPS Viewer
GRAMPS Viewer
Sync and view your GRAMPS
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
AncestryX AI: Genealogy & DNA
AncestryX AI: Genealogy & DNA
AncestryX AI: Genealogy & DNA
by Hamza Waheed
Free

Explore your heritage with AI-driven ancestry insights from a photo. Visualize regional percentages, discover historical connections, and browse interactive timelines and shareable stories.

AI-powered ancestry analysis from photosRegional percentage breakdownInteractive world map visualization
🌟 Lifestyle
(8)
free
12
23andMe - DNA Testing
23andMe - DNA Testing
23andMe - DNA Testing
Health + Ancestry
Free

Explore your genetic heritage and potential health predispositions. Connect with DNA relatives and gain personalized insights into your ancestry and wellness. Offers tiered services for deeper health analysis and research participation.

Ancestry exploration by regionPersonalized health insightsConnect with DNA relatives
💪 Health & Fitness
(557K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
EZ Genealogy
EZ Genealogy
EZ Genealogy
by Brandon Stecklein
Free

Easily create and research family trees with this offline genealogy app. Track, store, and log your family history with powerful tools for beginners and experts alike. Generate printable reports for family gatherings.

Create multiple family tree projectsTrack and log family historyGenerate printable reports
🔍 Reference
(5)
free with in-app purchases
15
Genly: Genogram Maker
Genly: Genogram Maker
Genly: Genogram Maker
Genogram Maker
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
16
FamilyCode: Ancestry & Origins
FamilyCode: Ancestry & Origins
FamilyCode: Ancestry & Origins
Ethnicity estimate by selfie
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
17
Findmypast
Findmypast
Findmypast
Find your family story
Free

Explore your family history and discover your ancestors with a vast collection of historical records. Build your family tree, search billions of documents, and uncover your roots from anywhere. Engage with exclusive content like podcasts and quizzes to deepen your understanding of the past.

Build family treesSearch billions of historical recordsAccess censuses and BMDs
🔍 Reference
(728)
free with in-app purchases
18
Famli: Family History
Famli: Family History
Famli: Family History
by Moran Technologies LLC
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
19
Ancestry Academy
Ancestry Academy
Ancestry Academy
Genealogy Learning
Free

Access a vast library of free educational videos on family history and genealogy. Learn at your own pace with short, informative courses suitable for all skill levels. Discover new topics and expand your genealogical knowledge.

Extensive video libraryFamily history topicsGenealogy courses
📚 Education
(79)
free with in-app purchases
20
GEDitMobile
GEDitMobile
GEDitMobile
by Grandeur Softworks, LLC
$4.99
🔍 Reference
(0)

FAQ about Genealogy Free

What are the best genealogy free apps for iPhone?
FamilySearch Tree tops our genealogy free apps ranking as of July 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 July 2026.
We track 250+ genealogy free apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.