Ancestry: Family History & DNA

Name: Ancestry: Family History & DNA
Rating: 4.8 (611162 reviews)
Author: Ancestry.com

By: Ancestry.com

Genealogy, Ethnicity & Stories

Features & Capabilities

Explore who and where you came from through photos, stories, records, and ethnicity insights—start with a relative’s name to uncover your family history anywhere, anytime with Ancestry.

Build your family tree, access billions of records, view DNA ethnicity results, and share anecdotes, photos, and hints with loved ones across devices to preserve your heritage.

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By:

Ancestry.com

Rating:

4.80

(611,162) 2,443 new ratings

Version:

18.10.1 Last updated: 2026-05-27

Version code:

886160145

Creation date:

2010-01-19

Compatible devices:

Size:

500.12MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 665 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#8 in Essential Reference Apps #12 in history keyword 26 ▼ 1#42 in family keyword 12 ▼ 2#48 in reference keyword 30 ▼ 1#86 in come keyword 24 ▲

Other platforms

Ancestry: Family History & DNA (v18.9.1)

13,090,284 4.61

(181,061)

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Developed by:

Ancestry.com

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ancestry-family-history-dna/id349554263

Website:

http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry-app

User Reviews

Users praise Ancestry for its extensive databases and engaging, user-friendly research on mobile, but several common drawbacks recur: high costs, persistent app reliability issues, data-management problems with duplicates and weak citations, and DNA data limitations (notably gaps for certain populations and hard access to results). Some note the web experience is stronger than the app, but with information and discoveries to be gained, the service remains valuable for committed genealogists.

Pros

Large, extensive databases for genealogy and historical records.
Easy to use mobile app for basic exploration and research.
Engaging, enjoyable experience that helps uncover heritage and new connections.
Provides meaningful insights and discoveries about family history.

Cons

High subscription price / cost makes it prohibitive for hobbyists.
Frequent app glitches, crashes, and login/captcha issues that disrupt use.
Data management problems such as duplicate citations and clutter from re-scans and weak citation notes.
DNA results access and coverage gaps (incomplete data for some populations) and difficulty accessing DNA results.