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Sara Shea
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April 22, 2024
The app is overall helpful as an additional way to access my tree. Things are still smoother on the computer but for quick adding and editing it is perfect. My only current complaints are that the DNA features never seem to work for me on the app, and occasionally my photos won't upload. I get around that by converting to photos to alternate file types but it is a hassle. Not sure if other people are having these problems.
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D B
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April 4, 2024
Even though there's an option to add photos, they don't actually add to the gallery. Can't view all trees on the overview on the app, which would be fine if there was a search button. Only way to get into a tree on the app that you haven't opened in 30 or more recent trees, is to make it a recently edited tree by logging into the desktop site, opening the tree and making an edit. This is bothersome when you just want to view a tree that isn't currently on the list of 20!
100 people found this review helpful
Ancestry.com
May 2, 2024
Hi D B,
Thanks for reaching out to us with this review. We're sorry for any frustration this causes and are happy to relay this feedback to the appropriate team. You are also welcome to share your feedback with our developers directly this link: https://ancestry.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eaMJAIOG9lwk709
Sincerely,
Ancestry Support Team
Lori Baltus
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February 16, 2024
Love the app. Have over 80K people in my tree (branch vs tree). Works really well in conjunction with app on laptop, as some features work on one and not the other, and vice versa. Free user, primarily. Only time I ever have problems is after an update, which luckily are infrequent. Right now, writing review, because cannot do ANYTHING on the mobile app. It just "buffers" (not the right word, but it just doesn't load anywhere for anything), even after both a normal restart AND complete shutdown
68 people found this review helpful
Ancestry.com
March 2, 2024
Hi Lori,
We're sorry to hear that you've been experiencing these issues. You can find our recommended troubleshooting suggestions through the link below. We hope these help.
https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/Troubleshooting-Ancestry-Apps?language=en_US
Thanks,
Ancestry App Support