The three feature sets new in this major release are: This release builds on existing strengths: GEDCOM compliance, extensibility, and high performance. What program do you use? What do you like about it? What don’t you like about it.GEDitCOM II version 1.7 adds mapping and book-publishing features to this established software package for the Macintosh. This includes a few I don’t mention here, including the app Memory Miner, which is not strictly speaking a genealogy program, but a ‘digital storytelling’ application, and can import GEDCOMs to help assign names to people. I also took a look at the various genealogy applications available through the Mac App Store back in February. Not all of these are updated frequently, and I’m not as familiar with them. There are also some other genealogy programs like iFamily for Leopard, myBlood, ohmiGene, and PA Writer II. Normally costs $59.99 on the Mac App Store (only), but currently on sale for 50% off for a few more days (until Aug 11). Syncs with MobileFamilyTree, a paid app, on iPhone and iPad. Recently updated to version 7, MacFamilyTree has a very modern user interface, and lots of options for charts and reports, and can integrate with FamilySearch family trees (the only Mac software that can that I am aware of). Available on the web site, and via the Mac App Store, for $59.99. Two interesting features Heredis has are its illustrated charts and book publishing. I’ve mentioned Heredis in the past but have not done a full review. Free from the web site.ĭeveloped in France, Heredis is popular in Europe and is available for both Mac and Windows. ![]() I’ve discussed GRAMPS in the past ( here and here), and now there’s a new version out, version 4. GRAMPS is a free and open-source genealogy application originally developed for Linux, but now also available for Windows and Mac. These are not features most genealogists will ever use, but for some advanced users, these features definitely set it apart. GEDitCOM II has a few power features that no other genealogy program has, such as scripting with Applescript, Python or Ruby, and outputting a book in LaTeX format. Costs $24.99 on the web site (although currently on sale, 20% off through August at $21.25).Ī very powerful genealogy program, GEDitCOM II‘s main drawback is its antiquated interface. Not a traditional genealogy program based on people – Evidentia is based on recording sources and building a case to prove claims. ![]() Costs $99 on their web site, and from some retailers including Amazon. Paid separate companion apps for iPhone and iPad. Relatively easy navigation through your tree. Reunion is a very popular genealogy program for the Mac, with advanced reporting and charting capabilities. If I miss any that you use, post in the comments. The list consists of most Mac genealogy software (in alphabetical order) that have been updated in the past year (and I’ll point out a few that have not been recently updated recently at the end). Most of these I’ve discussed in the past to differing degrees, but this is probably the first time I’ve listed them all together. I thought it would be useful to take a quick look at the genealogy applications available for Mac. Most knew about Reunion, and Family Tree Maker, but many did not know about others. One of the things I noticed at the meeting was that many of the people did not know about all the Mac genealogy software available. Hopefully both companies will bring their Mac version into sync with their Windows versions over time. MyHeritage wants to get a version out, but doesn’t want to wait until all the features they have built over the years in their Windows version, have been coded for the Mac. MyHeritage is working on the first Mac version of FTB, which will also not have all the features of their Windows version. ![]() Wilson also noted that the price of the Mac version, which is currently higher than the Windows version, would likely come into line with the Windows version. Ancestry is planning a new Mac version of FTM that is closer in feature-parity to the Windows version than previous versions. Both, by the way, are planning new Mac offerings by the end of the calendar year. Like two years ago, both Duff Wilson from Ancestry and Daniel Horowitz from MyHeritage spoke briefly about their future Mac offerings. I first attended a Mac BOF meeting back in 2011 in DC. ![]() It was packed from one of the room to the other, thanks to the hard work of Doris Loeb Nabel and other volunteers. Last night I attended the Mac BOF (Birds-Of-a-Feather) meeting. This week I’m attending the IAJGS Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Boston.
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