Genealogy Software for Android Tablets & Phones

— a reference guide to current apps

Click any app to visit its website or Google Play listing for current details

Android offers a growing range of genealogy apps. Web-based platforms work well in any browser and are often the most capable option on Android. · The GCG does not endorse or recommend any particular program.

Note for Android users: Android genealogy apps are generally less feature-rich than their desktop or iOS counterparts. The best experience on Android is usually through the web browser versions of FamilySearch, Ancestry, and MyHeritage, or by using Heredis if you already use it on your desktop. Dedicated Android apps are mostly companion or viewer tools rather than full-featured programs.

Dedicated Android Apps

Android App

Heredis

by BSD Concept — France

The most capable dedicated genealogy app for Android. Add and modify people, manage media, print and email family trees, and sync in real time with Heredis on your Windows or Mac desktop. Requires the Heredis desktop program. Compatible with Android 9 and above.

Android App

RootsMagic To Go

by RootsMagic Inc.

Free companion app for RootsMagic desktop users. Take your family tree with you to libraries, archives, and family gatherings. View your data, navigate your tree, and reference source citations on the go. Syncs with RootsMagic on Windows or Mac.

Android App

EZ Genealogy

Independent developer

A standalone Android genealogy app that works entirely offline — no data is sent to remote servers. Supports GEDCOM import and export. Good for users who want privacy and don't need cloud sync. Works independently without a desktop program.

Companion & Viewer Apps

Companion App

MyHeritage Family Tree

by MyHeritage Ltd.

Companion app for MyHeritage online users. Browse your tree, view DNA results, access billions of historical records, and use photo enhancement tools. Free basic plan available — most record searches require a MyHeritage subscription.

Companion App

Ancestry

by Ancestry.com

Access your Ancestry tree, records, and DNA results from your Android device. Free features include building a tree, searching over 1.1 billion free records, and scanning and uploading photos. Full 30+ billion record database requires a subscription.

Web-Based (any browser, any device)

Free / Web

FamilySearch

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The world's largest free genealogical record repository — billions of entries. Works excellently in the Android browser and has a dedicated free Android app. The best free starting point for any researcher. Add photos, stories, and audio recordings directly from your device.

Subscription / Web

MyHeritage

MyHeritage Ltd.

Full-featured genealogy platform accessible from any Android browser. Online trees, billions of historical records, DNA testing, and photo colourisation tools. Free basic plan available.

Subscription / Web

Ancestry

Ancestry.com

The world's largest for-profit genealogy database. Fully accessible via Android browser. Billions of records, DNA testing, and smart hints. A subscription unlocks the full database — some free records are available without one.

Tip — GEDCOM on Android: All dedicated apps listed support GEDCOM, so your data is never locked in. You can export from your desktop program and import into any Android app, or vice versa. · For the best Android genealogy experience, consider pairing a desktop program (RootsMagic or Heredis) with its companion Android app for seamless sync. · If you have more recent information please contact the webmanager.