About This App
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Category
Lifestyle
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Installs
10K+
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Content Rating
Everyone
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Developer Email
+18016748972
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Privacy Policy
https://www.familysearch.org/privacy
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Editor Reviews
RootsTech is a family history and genealogy app developed by FamilySearch International. It's a companion app for the annual RootsTech conference, one of the biggest family history events in the world. The app is completely free to download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. It's designed to enhance the conference experience, but you can also use it year-round to explore family history content. There are no in-app purchases or annoying ads, which is a huge plus for a free educational tool.
Playing with the RootsTech app is all about discovery and connection. The best part is accessing thousands of on-demand video classes from past conferences. You can learn about DNA, organizing photos, or researching ancestors from specific countries. My favorite part as a history buff is the "Relatives at RootsTech" feature. It uses your FamilySearch family tree to show you how you might be related to other attendees at the event. It's a fun and personal way to feel connected to a huge community, even if you're just watching from home.
Compared to other genealogy apps like Ancestry's mobile app, RootsTech is less about building your own tree and more about learning and community. Ancestry is your research toolbox, while RootsTech is your classroom and family reunion. I recommend this app to anyone curious about their past, whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting out. The quality of the free educational content is unmatched, making complex topics easy and engaging to learn.
Features
- On-Demand Classes 🎓 - Watch thousands of expert lectures on genealogy, DNA, and storytelling for free.
- Relatives at RootsTech 👨👩👧👦 - See your potential family connections with other app users in a fun, interactive way.
- Conference Planner 📅 - Build your personal schedule for the live virtual or in-person RootsTech event.
- Global Community 🌍 - Connect with family history enthusiasts from all over the world through the app.
- Inspiration Hub 💡 - Get daily prompts, stories, and ideas to help you with your own family history journey.
Pros
- Amazing Free Content 🆓 - The video library is a treasure trove of knowledge with no cost.
- Great for Beginners 👍 - Makes learning genealogy simple and less intimidating than deep-dive research apps.
- Fun Connection Tool 🤝 - The relative finder adds a unique, personal layer you won't find elsewhere.
Cons
- Not a Research App 🔍 - You can't build or edit your family tree directly in the app like on Ancestry.
- Conference-Focused 🎪 - Some features are only useful during the live event dates.
- Requires FamilySearch 👤 - For the full 'Relatives' experience, you need a linked FamilySearch account.