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Ancestry: Family History & DNA

Ancestry.com · Reference

Explore who and where you personally came from through photos, stories, historical records, and so much more— even your ethnicity and family communities if you’ve taken an AncestryDNA® test

Free · In-app purchases

PRICE
Free
In-app purchases
BUSINESS MODEL
Freemium
No overall Grossing estimate available
RATING
4.8
643,570 ratings · Top 5%

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Hypothesis 1

Implement a guided tutorial for first-time users.

Assumption to check: Complicated family tree navigation can overwhelm users.

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Hypothesis 2

Enhance search capabilities with filters and suggestions.

Assumption to check: Limited search functionality can frustrate users.

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Hypothesis 3

Use more subtle reminders and provide value before prompting.

Assumption to check: In-app purchase prompts can be intrusive.

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Hypothesis 4

Optimize data loading and rendering for better performance.

Assumption to check: Slow loading times on large family trees.

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Explore who and where you personally came from through photos, stories, historical records, and so much more— even your ethnicity and family communities if you’ve taken an AncestryDNA® test. And with just one relative’s name, you can start to discover your family history anytime, anywhere with Ancestry®, the top genealogy app*. Why you’ll love to discover your family story using the Ancestry® app: • View your family tree, search and add new family members, upload photos, and share stories - all with just a few taps • With a free trial or paid subscription easily access more than 30 billion records, photos, and more • The dynamic Discover feed lets you review, dismiss, and save your discoveries and hints for later • Activate your AncestryDNA® kit and view your ethnicity results • See your DNA matches and compare your results with them • Learn even more about your family story when you combine your tree with your DNA results • Preserve your history with your own personalized family tree • Collaborate with friends and family - it couldn’t be easier • Our modern layout design makes it even easier for you to explore • Discover stories, photos, and records about your ancestors with Ancestry Hints® • Personal traits. Add Traits to your DNA results to see how your genes could influence 35+ fitness, nutrient, sensory and appearance traits. Free Features: • Build a family tree • Search the census records and access more than 1.1 billion free records • Receive hints based on your tree • Scan or upload your own family pictures • Receive messages from Ancestry members • See your ancestors' life stories on a map Available with an optional free trial or subscription: • View more than 30 billion records. • Use Ancestry Hints® to learn about ancestors • Find pictures of your family • Discover new relatives • Unrestricted messaging iPhone and iPad Features: • Curious about your family tree? Simply look up a relative's name, discover their story, and then share it with your loved ones • Remember the high school years by finding yearbook photos to share with your close family and friends, all with just one quick tap • Review your personalized hints • Add photos, hints, or ancestor stories and watch your personalized family tree grow • Watch Ancestry Academy Videos that get you started with genealogy research • Easily upload or scan photos and add facts or stories to your family tree • Learn about historical events that affected your ancestors’ lives. Apple Watch Features: • Get on-this-day alerts for events from your family history. Download the Ancestry Family History & DNA app to start exploring your heritage and more, today! View our Terms and Conditions at: https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/termsandconditions View our Privacy Statement at https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/privacystatement CCPA Notice at Collection https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/privacystatement#personal-info-categories Consumer Health Privacy https://www.ancestry.com/c/legal/wa-health-privacy *within free apps in the Apple App Store's Reference category

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