# Family Tree\*

> Search My Heritage & Ancestry

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1589008408](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1589008408)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1589008408`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** App Star Family
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (7,049 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-19
- **First published:** 2021-10-14
- **Size:** 129 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/family-tree/id1589008408)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.appstarfamily.com/privacy-policy.html](https://www.appstarfamily.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Family Tree* lets you build an unlimited, visually rich family tree—add relatives, birth dates, full names, and photos, then explore connections with a pinch-to-zoom interface.

The app includes an AI Genealogy Chat for personalized research, 25+ step-by-step guides, and hundreds of tutorial videos to help you research, preserve memories, and share your heritage. Premium unlocks all features and ongoing content.

## Rankings

- #21,843 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews cluster around two main themes: the app's subscription-driven model and reliability issues. Many users report being charged or billed after canceling, with trials that auto-upgrade to paid plans and little free functionality. Others describe usability problems, such as limited data entry, data not saving, and searches not working. A few reviews praise visuals—pretty, printable family-tree charts and the potential to discover ancestors—yet these positives are overwhelmed by costs and technical frustrations. Overall, users see strong ideas and visuals but poor value and reliability in practice.

### Pros

- Visually appealing, graphically rich family trees with pretty graphics that look suitable for printing keepsakes.
- Helps discover ancestors and build connections within a family tree.
- Beginner-friendly visuals and layout that aid newcomers.

### Cons

- Heavy subscription model with limited free access and a paid tier required to add more people.
- Billing issues: unauthorized charges, subscriptions renewing, and unclear trial terms.
- Reliability and usability problems: data entry issues, birthdays not saving, and searches not working.
- Limited free functionality: you can only add a few people before payment is required.
- Confusion with similarly named genealogy apps (WikiTree, Family Search) leading to mistaken purchases or frustration.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1589008408)