Ancestry Academy

Genealogy Learning

Ancestry Academy - Genealogy Learning App

"Ancestry Academy" is an Android app that provides an extensive library of free high-quality videos covering various family history topics. Designed for genealogists of all experience levels, the app allows users to learn at their own pace, with short, informative videos and curated suggestions for further viewing. Accessing knowledge in genealogy has never been easier with Ancestry Academy.
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App stats

Users: 33,100
30
Rating: 4.39
(141)
Version: 8.807.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-06)
Creation date: 2015-08-31
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Other:
  • download files without notification
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • reorder running apps
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Ancestry Academy videos cover a wide-range of family history topics and offer something for genealogists of all levels.

Learn through high quality videos – Ancestry Academy’s extensive library of videos allow you to watch videos and courses when you want, and how you want. Watch a series of videos on a common subject, or pick and choose as you go, with Academy offering suggestions on new videos to watch along the way. Many of our videos are only a few minutes long, allowing you to get the information you need quickly.

Best of all, our videos are free – All videos and courses on Ancestry Academy are free.

Terms of Service: https://www.ancestryacademy.com/tos
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Informative and easy to understand
  • Helpful for beginners and family tree building
  • Short and engaging instructional videos
  • Great hints provided to make research easier
  • Allows for discovering rich family history
Cons
  • Technical issues with password resets and access
  • Perceived lack of updates since 2016
  • Some users find content not suitable for beginners
  • Inauthentic presentation skills noted by a reviewer
Most mentioned
  • Learning new research methods
  • Finding information about ancestors
  • App ease of use and professional quality
  • Challenges with app accessibility
User reviews
New to the academy hoping to learn more than I know now.
by Terri Kelley, 2023-08-14

I have enjoyed and continue to research my ancestors, finding more and more about them with time.
by Patty Krajewski, 2022-08-06

Definitely learning a lot of good information on how to get my family tree started and how to incorporate my DNA results/matches into it.
by Eli Land, 2022-01-14
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