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Best Ancestry: Family History & DNA Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

Ancestry: Family History & DNA is S tier, #1 of 6 in genealogy. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

All 5 alternatives, in tier order

  1. 2
    Free · ★ 4.8 · 504,737 ratings · score 98
    Build a shared family tree, add photos, stories and audio recordings, and link ancestors to FamilySearch historical.
  2. 3
    Free download · ★ 4.9 · 66,375 ratings · score 96
    Builds family trees, searches historical records, shows DNA ethnicity results, and animates photos with AI.
  3. 4
    Free · ★ 4.8 · 560,898 ratings · score 96
    Free app for viewing DNA-based ancestry, relative connections, and health insights from a 23andMe kit.
  4. 5
    Free download · ★ 4.7 · 2,359 ratings · score 84
    Draws a family tree from members you add, including ancestors, descendants, aunts, uncles and step siblings.
  5. 6
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 7,127 ratings · score 84
    Genealogy app for building an interactive family tree, storing family memories and running evidence-based research.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to Ancestry: Family History & DNA on iPhone?
FamilySearch Tree, S tier, #2 in genealogy.
Is there a free alternative to Ancestry: Family History & DNA?
Yes: FamilySearch Tree (S tier, #2) is free, with no in-app purchases.
Does anything rank above Ancestry: Family History & DNA?
No. Ancestry: Family History & DNA is #1 in genealogy.

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