Find a Grave allows you to search for family members' graves all throughout the US, and possibly discover ones you didn't know about. While this isn't strictly a family tree building app, it's a great resource for those looking to connect with their ancestors. MyHeritage also offers a DNA evaluation ($79) for those interested in learning more about their roots. Upload a photo of any family member and see it turned into a blinking, moving video, which can offer a new richness to old photos.

Unfortunately, this feature is part of its premium plan (starting at $179.99/year), however, a very cool feature of the free version is the photo colorization and animation feature. MyHeritage is another app that offers public records to help build out your family tree. For an app entirely focused on personal memories and family stories, check out its sister app, FamilySearch Memories. There's plenty to do with just the basic app, though! FamilySearch Tree (Free)įamilySearch Tree relies a lot on entering information manually and does not offer the same extensive database as Ancestry but you do have the option to add memories to people or relationships you enter, giving your family tree an even more personal twist. Ancestry also offers a send-in DNA test (starting at $99) that pairs with the AncestryDNA app, which can tell you even more about your genealogy and heritage.

Perhaps the most comprehensive of family tree apps, Ancestry gives you the option of building a family tree by connecting your entries to public records, building an in-depth picture of your ancestry. Many are linked to genealogy websites that offer even more resources and options. If you're wondering how to make a family tree, lots of these have step by step instructions, that can guide you through an otherwise complicated process. So, we've collected the best free family tree apps out there, to help you discover and record your genealogy on your iPhone.

If you're looking for a family tree maker, it can be hard to sort through all the resources out there.

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