Ancestry: Family History & DNA

Ancestry: Family History & DNA

Ancestry.com · 4.7 ★ · FREE

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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 ancestors with Ancestry Hints®
• Personal traits. Add Traits to your DNA results to see how your genes could influence 35+ fitness, nutrient, sensory and appearance traits.

Free Features:
• Build a family tree
• Search the census records and access more than 1.1 billion free records
• Receive hints based on your tree
• Scan or upload your own family pictures
• Receive messages from Ancestry members
• See your ancestors' life stories on a map

Available with an optional free trial or subscription:
• View more than 30 billion records.
• Use Ancestry Hints® to learn about ancestors
• Find pictures of your family
• Discover new relatives
• Unrestricted messaging

iPhone and iPad Features:
• Curious about your family tree? Simply look up a relative's name, discover their story, and then share it with your loved ones
• Review your personalized hints
• Add photos, hints, or ancestor stories and watch your personalized family tree grow
• Easily upload or scan photos and add facts or stories to your family tree
• Learn about historical events that affected your ancestors’ lives.

Apple Watch Features:
• Get on-this-day alerts for events from your family history.

Download the Ancestry Family History & DNA app to start exploring your heritage and more, today!

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*within free apps in the Apple App Store's Reference category

Developer

Ancestry.com

Developer ID: 349554266

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What's New

Version 18.9 · 11 May 2026

Bug fixes

Ratings & Reviews

App Store

4.7

27,621 ratings

N/A downloads

Google Play

4.6

180,250 ratings

10,000,000+ downloads

5★
78%
4★
12%
3★
3%
2★
2%
1★
5%

Recent Reviews

Victoria Almond

Google Play

Hello Ancestry Team..... Please can you resend Vice Admiral Horatio Nelsons' details & put them on my Ancestry Page. As I've lost the details that link him to me. kind Regards. Victoria

24 May 2026

Christina Marsh

Google Play

I have learned so much about my family's past and now I am putting up my 1st granddaughter to be set with her Ancestors

24 May 2026

Melissa Jimenez-Fields

Google Play

would like option to block individuals and to also be able to update relationship with individuals.

23 May 2026

Carol Westerman-Jones

Google Play

Addictive.

23 May 2026

Mot Buchanan

Google Play

I used to be able to see things like which parts of my DNA came from which parent, and many more traits... then they went away. Now they're behind a pay wall

23 May 2026

Carrie49!

App Store

Horrible

I’m so disappointed with Ancestry.com. I paid for expedited processing before Christmas of last year. Even after being charged extra for this and other things that weren’t consented to and having to complain. I have STILL not received my results. I would never recommend them to anyone. Not even an enemy. I’m now going to request to have the extra fee for expedited results to be refunded. Happy to provide further feedback on how I’ve been treated and how they handled this issue

6 May 2026

ElaineB64

App Store

A fascinating journey into my family history

Ancestry.com has been one of the most rewarding online experiences I’ve had. What I appreciate most is how effortlessly it turns curiosity into real discovery. The platform is beautifully organised, making it easy to build a family tree, explore historical records, and uncover details I never would have found on my own. The depth of information available is genuinely impressive. Census records, immigration documents, military files, old photographs—every new hint feels like opening a door to another chapter of my family’s past. I also love how intuitive the interface is. Even as the tree grows more complex, Ancestry keeps everything clear and easy to navigate. The DNA component adds another layer of excitement. Seeing my heritage broken down and discovering genetic connections around the world was both enlightening and surprisingly emotional. It made my family history feel bigger, richer, and more interconnected than I ever expected. What really sets Ancestry.com apart is the sense of connection it creates. It’s not just about names and dates—it’s about stories, journeys, and the people who shaped who I am today. Every time I log in, I feel like I’m piecing together something meaningful and lasting. If you’re curious about your roots or want to preserve your family’s legacy for future generations, Ancestry.com is absolutely worth it. It’s engaging, reliable, and genuinely inspiring. A wonderful investment in understanding where you come from and celebrating the people who came before you.

6 May 2026

vedaqw3

App Store

Everything is paywalled

This app Is extremely difficult to navigate. Every turn is paywalled

5 May 2026

Faiterial

App Store

Bland and Outdated

Cannot handle concepts like two biological mothers and tries to seperate children to say they are from other people.

13 Apr 2026

CheerfulCharliesReviews

App Store

On government pension

Too expensive

8 Apr 2026

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