AI Ancestry & DNA Test: cestry

True Heritage Face Scanner

Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Discover Your Hidden Heritage with Cestry — AI Ancestry from a Selfie Curious where your ancestors came from? Cestry uses advanced Artificial Intelligence to analyse your selfie and reveal a fascinating estimation of your ethnic heritage, ancestral origins, and historical connections. No DNA kits, no waiting weeks — just upload a photo and get instant insights into your roots. DISCOVER YOUR ORIGINS INSTANTLY Take a selfie or upload any clear photo. Our cutting-edge AI face scanner compares your facial features against a vast database of populations from across the globe and throughout history. Within seconds, you'll have a personalised ancestry report on your screen. WHY CHOOSE CESTRY? • Advanced AI Face Analysis — Our engine examines dozens of facial features, identifying subtle patterns linked to specific population groups and ethnic origins. • Comprehensive Heritage Reports — A detailed personalised report including modern population matches across continents, ethnic group breakdowns with percentages, ancient civilisation connections, and facial trait insights. • Ancient Civilisation Matches — Our standout feature. Explore potential links to Celts, Romans, Vikings, Saxons, Picts, Anglo-Saxons, Normans, Tudors and other historical peoples based on your facial structure. • Instant Results — No swabs, no labs, no weeks of waiting. Get your full ancestry estimation in minutes. • Modern Interface — Beautiful, intuitive UI makes exploring your heritage simple and engaging. • Share Your Discoveries — Save and share your fascinating results with friends and family in beautiful, social-ready cards. HOW CESTRY WORKS 1. Take a Selfie — Choose a clear, well-lit, front-facing photo from your gallery or take a new one in the app. 2. AI Analysis — Our AI processes dozens of facial points and compares them against an extensive ancestry database trained on millions of faces. 3. Receive Your Report — Get your detailed heritage estimation: modern populations, ethnicity percentages, ancient civilisation connections, and unique facial trait insights. YOUR FACE TELLS A STORY From Celtic roots to Norman heritage, from Viking ancestry to Anglo-Saxon connections, from Roman influence to Iberian links, your face carries traces of centuries of migration, conquest and cultural blending. Cestry helps you uncover that story — no laboratory, no waiting, just smart analysis from a photo you already have. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your privacy is our priority. Photos are processed securely on encrypted servers. We never share your images with third parties, never sell your data, and never use your photo for purposes beyond the analysis you requested. You can delete your data at any time from app settings. Cestry is GDPR-compliant and adheres to Apple's privacy guidelines. Read our full Privacy Policy at https://cestry.app/privacy-policy.html PERFECT FOR • Genealogy enthusiasts curious about their roots • Adopted children looking for ancestral context • Mixed-heritage families exploring origins • History buffs fascinated by ancient civilisations • Anyone curious about their face's hidden story • A unique conversation starter for friends and family FREQUENTLY ASKED • Is this a real DNA test? No — Cestry is an AI-based ancestry estimator using facial features, not a genetic test. It's a fun, instant alternative to traditional DNA testing. • How accurate is it? Our AI gives smart estimations based on patterns trained on millions of faces and population data. Treat results as exploration and entertainment, not scientific certainty. • How long does it take? Seconds! Upload your photo and get instant results. • Internet required? Yes — AI analysis runs in the cloud. • Languages? 40+ languages, fully localised. LINKS & SUPPORT • Privacy Policy: https://cestry.app/privacy-policy.html • Terms of Use: https://cestry.app/terms-of-use.html • Marketing: https://cestry.app • Support: info@cestry.app

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What's new in Cestry: • A new ancestry report, page by page: a guided tour of 12 facial features, your origin mix with flags, and a map of where it comes from. • Family tree: tell us what your elders remember or upload a registry document, and we build your tree. Add relatives and photos right on the tree. • Family origins report: research into your family's places and migrations, with maps. Download it as a PDF. • Ancestor portraits are created one at a time, only the ones you choose. • Full translations in every language, and many fixes.

Version 1.1.1

The developer, Burak Tahtaci, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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Information

Provider
Burak Tahtaci
Size
169.4 MB
Category
Reference
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 32 more
  • English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Weekly Offer USD 1.79
  • Yearly USD 16.00
  • Weekly USD 2.69
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Copyright
© 2026 Burak Tahtaci
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