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Ancestry: Family History & DNA

Genealogy · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #1 of 6
98
4.8★655K ratings
Free + IAPprice
11dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Apple Watch

What is Ancestry?

Ancestry: Family History & DNA is a Reference app for exploring family history. Users can build and edit a family tree, upload photos and stories, and view records, with a free tier and optional subscription for more records. It also supports viewing ethnicity results and DNA matches when an AncestryDNA kit is activated.

Pricing. Ancestry: Family History & DNA is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Building a family tree and adding relatives
  • Searching census and historical records for ancestors
  • Comparing AncestryDNA matches and ethnicity results

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Why this app is in S tier

Ancestry scores 98 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 99, App Store search rank 99, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Explore who and where you personally came from through photos, stories, historical records, and so much more - even your ethnicity and family communities if you’ve taken an AncestryDNA® test. And with just one relative’s name, you can start to discover your family history anytime, anywhere with Ancestry®, the top genealogy app*. Why you’ll love to discover your family story using the Ancestry® app: • View your family tree, search and add new family members, upload photos, and share stories - all with just a few taps • With a free trial or paid subscription easily access more than 30 billion records, photos, and more • The dynamic Discover feed lets you review, dismiss, and save your discoveries and hints for later • Activate your AncestryDNA® kit and view your ethnicity results • See your DNA matches and compare your results with them • Learn even more about your family story when you combine your tree with your DNA results • Preserve your history with your own personalized family tree • Collaborate with friends and family - it couldn’t be easier • Our modern layout design makes it even easier for you to explore • Discover stories, photos, and records about your ancestor

Compare in Genealogy

MeasureAncestryFamilySearch TreeMyHeritage
TierSSS
Score98 / 10098 / 10096 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.8 ★4.9 ★
Ratings655K505K66.4K
Latest ratings · 180d2.1 ★ · 20 reviews4.5 ★ · 20 reviews2.5 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update11d ago8d ago3d ago
PriceFree + IAPFreeFree download

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Questions about Ancestry

Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download. The listing says free features include building a family tree, searching census records, and uploading family pictures. A free trial or paid subscription unlocks more than 30 billion records, and in-app.

Do I need an AncestryDNA kit to use it?

No. The listing says DNA features such as ethnicity results, DNA matches, and Traits require an AncestryDNA test. Family tree, records, and photo features are described without a kit.

Can I use it on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch?

The listing describes iPhone and iPad features, including hints, photo uploads, and Academy videos. For Apple Watch, it lists on-this-day alerts for events from your family history.

Is Ancestry free?

Ancestry is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Ancestry good for?

Ancestry is built for building a family tree and adding relatives, searching census and historical records for ancestors, comparing ancestrydna matches and ethnicity results. It sits in the genealogy list on AppTierList.

Is Ancestry worth it?

Ancestry is S tier, ranked #1 of 6 genealogy apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 655,317 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does Ancestry compare to FamilySearch Tree?

Ancestry is S tier at 98; FamilySearch Tree is S tier at 98. They score the same. Ancestry is free to download, with in-app purchases, FamilySearch Tree is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is Ancestry updated?

Ancestry was updated 11 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Genealogy (S tier, #1)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
98 / 100
Rank in list
#1 of 6
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
655,317
Recent reviews
2.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(11 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Reference
Good for
Building a family tree and adding relatives, Searching census and historical records for ancestors, Comparing AncestryDNA matches and ethnicity results
Requires
iOS 18.0 or later
Size
657 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
12
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed