RootsMagic

Name: RootsMagic
Rating: 3.8 (271 reviews)
Author: RootsMagic, Inc

By: RootsMagic, Inc

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Features & Capabilities

RootsMagic is a mobile companion to the desktop genealogy software. Carry your RootsMagic files on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with no conversion needed, and transfer files via iTunes or Dropbox to keep multiple files on your device. This viewer lets you view and share your family history on the go, and you can convert other genealogy files (GEDCOM) on your computer for viewing in RootsMagic.

Explore your tree in Pedigree, Family, Descendant, and Individual views; browse by surname, search ancestors, and view media, notes, and sources for people, families, events, and facts. Manage your genealogy workflow with source lists, to-do lists, research logs, and more, plus tools like perpetual calendar, date calculator, relationship calculator, and Soundex. Note: Editing requires RootsMagic desktop or RootsMagic Essentials on your computer.

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By:

RootsMagic, Inc

Rating:

3.80

(271)

Version:

1.4 Last updated: 2017-08-09

Version code:

841423335

Creation date:

2012-12-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

23.97MB

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

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Developed by:

RootsMagic, Inc

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rootsmagic/id583724503

Website:

http://www.rootsmagic.com/ios

User Reviews

RootsMagic’s iOS app enables basic mobile viewing of RootsMagic data but is hampered by long-standing compatibility and stability problems. Reviewers repeatedly note it’s outdated and incompatible with newer RM formats (RM8/9), with data access tied to Dropbox and frequent connection issues. Setup guidance is often unclear or outdated, and the app can crash or fail to load databases. Editing and automatic syncing on iOS are not supported, and the experience is frequently described as clunky. Some users achieve a readable static display after workaround, but overall usability is poor.

Pros

Allows viewing RootsMagic data on iPhone/iPad away from a desktop
Works via a Dropbox-based workflow to access RootsMagic files on iOS
Can display data in a readable/static form on iOS after configuration (including a file-extension workaround)

Cons

Outdated and not updated for years; not compatible with newer RootsMagic versions (RM8/9 file formats)
Dropbox dependence with connection/upload issues; lacks support for iCloud/Google Drive
Frequent crashes or instability on launch or when opening a database
Setup instructions are outdated or unclear (e.g., reliance on deprecated iTunes steps)
Limited functionality on iOS (no editing, no automatic syncing; interface can be clunky)

Recent reviews

Not updated in years and doesn’t run on the more recent OS. Don’t bother

by te*****, 2026-06-02

I was so excited to find out there was an alternative to Ancestry to use to keep my tree up to date. I immediately purchased the RootMagic11 program. I downloaded my trees and loaded this app to my iPhone. Then spent way too long trying to get my data file downloaded to access through this app. The instructions that pop up and block entry to the app appear to be outdated. I spent too long trying to hook the app up via iTunes. Turns out that is no longer supported or available. Next I decided to try Dropbox. Whew! Finally figured it out and I’m in. There is no reason that the instructions listed can’t be more detailed, more accurate or just easier to use! A google search located step by step instructions and it all works now. I haven’t really tried the app out yet, but I’ll explore it soon now that I invested all this time setting it up!

by il*****, 2026-01-07

Years ago this app was a good idea allowing you to have your RootMagic genealogy info on your iPhone. However, this app has long since been abandoned and is not functional. It doesn’t sync with today’s RM files and is essentially useless. I’d pay for a good and maintained RM app on my iPhone, but as is, I don’t understand why the developer hasn’t pulled this app from the store years ago.