Genealogy Software for the Apple Mac, iPhone & iPad

— a reference guide to current programs

Click any program to visit its website for current pricing, downloads and features

Mac users are well served in 2026. All programs support GEDCOM — the standard format for transferring your data between any genealogy program, on Mac or Windows. · The GCG does not endorse or recommend any particular program.

Native Mac Applications

Mac Native

Reunion

by Leister Productions

The original Mac genealogy app — in continuous development since 1984. Excellent charting, source citations, and wall chart printing. Companion app ReunionTouch syncs to iPhone & iPad via iCloud. Supports the latest GEDCOM 7.0 standard.

Mac Native

MacFamilyTree

by Synium Software

Apple "App of the Year" winner. Stunning interactive tree visualisations — fan charts, virtual globe, hourglass, and more. Free CloudTree iCloud collaboration built in. Fully optimised for Apple Silicon. Companion app MobileFamilyTree for iPhone & iPad. Searches FamilySearch records directly.

Mac Native

RootsMagic

by RootsMagic Inc.

Long a Windows favourite, now fully native on Mac. Deep integration with Ancestry and FamilySearch databases. Excellent GEDCOM import for switching from other programs. Create books and wall charts. A free Essentials version is available.

Mac Native

Family Tree Maker

by MacKiev / Ancestry.com

One of the most feature-rich Mac genealogy apps. Direct FamilySync with Ancestry.com, DNA results integration, and a private family website. Transfers files seamlessly to/from the Windows version.

Free & Open Source

Free

Gramps

Open source — community maintained

Mature, well-respected open-source program for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Full data ownership and privacy. Ideal for tech-savvy users who want maximum control over their data.

Free

Ancestris

Open source — Java-based, cross-platform

Powerful free option for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Strictly adheres to the GEDCOM standard. Dynamic tree views, detailed event tracking, custom tags, and reporting. Actively maintained by a community of developers.

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. Collaborative shared tree. Works in any browser on Mac, PC, or tablet, and has a free iPhone & iPad app. The best free starting point for new researchers.

Subscription / Web

MyHeritage

MyHeritage Ltd.

Popular web platform combining online trees, billions of historical records, and DNA testing. Photo enhancement and colourisation tools. Works in any browser and has a free iPhone & iPad app. Free basic plan available.

Subscription / Web

Ancestry

Ancestry.com

The world's largest for-profit genealogy database. Billions of records, DNA testing, and smart hints that match your tree to records automatically. Works in any browser and has a free iPhone & iPad app.

GEDCOM compatibility: All programs listed support GEDCOM import and export — your data can be transferred to any other program on this page, or to Windows genealogy software. · iFamily for Leopard and PAW2U, listed on the original version of this page, are no longer maintained and have been removed. · If you have more recent information please contact the webmanager.