Mobile Apps for Genealogy

Family Tree Apps

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MyHeritage

Features: - Build family tree - Record matching - Photo storage - Research hints Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Free + Premium #

Ancestry

Features: - Tree building - Record access - DNA results - Offline access Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Subscription required #

FamilySearch

Features: - Free records - Tree building - Memories - Suggestions Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Free

Chinese Genealogy Apps

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Chinese Family Tree

Features: - Chinese interface - Regional records - Ancestor searches Platform: iOS, Android #

Jiapu (家谱)

Features: - Genealogy focused - Chinese records - Family tree building Platform: iOS, Android

DNA Apps

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23andMe

Features: - DNA results - Ancestry composition - Relative matching - Health (optional) Platform: iOS, Android Cost: One-time + subscription #

MyHeritage DNA

Features: - Ethnicity estimates - Relative matching - Ancestor origins Platform: iOS, Android Cost: One-time #

AncestryDNA

Features: - Ethnicity estimates - DNA circles - Family matching Platform: iOS, Android Cost: One-time + subscription

Chinese Language Apps

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Pleco

Features: - Chinese dictionary - Character recognition - Flashcards Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Free + Premium #

ChineseSkill

Features: - Language learning - Basic vocabulary - Characters Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Free

Translation Apps

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Google Translate

Features: - Chinese/English - Camera translation - Conversation mode Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Free #

Pleco (with add-ons)

Features: - Chinese/English - Character recognition - Audio Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Free + Premium

Note-Taking Apps

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Evernote

Features: - Research notes - Photo storage - Web clipping - Organization Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Free + Premium #

OneNote

Features: - Research organization - Photo storage - Sync across devices Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Free

Scanning Apps

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Adobe Scan

Features: - Document scanning - OCR - Cloud storage Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Free + Premium #

Microsoft Lens

Features: - Document scanning - Whiteboard capture - PDF creation Platform: iOS, Android Cost: Free

Tips for Using Apps

Research Tips

1. Use multiple apps 2. Sync across devices 3. Back up data 4. Organize findings 5. Share with family

Organization

1. Create folders 2. Tag photos 3. Date everything 4. Link sources 5. Document origins