Customer Reviews

MacFamilyTree 5

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I now have upgraded over the net to version 5.6.8 at no charge. They still have a few minor details to iron out but overall a good product. Once I learn the ins and outs I'll feel more comfortable using it. Support via e-mail is a little slow sometimes,but they do respond.

Good software. I have about 200 people in my database and it is easy to work with. I wish it supported DNA entries and I wish it had research tools such as empty forms and a to do list, or a last person worked on list or something.

I have been a bit disappointed with this product. I was expecting something that was more "intuitive", but found this software to be rather convoluted. It takes a fair amount of time to learn how to input and modify data and to move about within the program. I can't say I'm impressed with that part. On the other hand, I do like the various ways the data can be displayed. I'm not a genealogy expert by any means and have had limited experience with other programs in this area, but have had a fair amount of experience using the Mac and other software for it.

I am loving this program! It takes a little bit to get "the hang" of using it. (Of course, it would also help if I read the booklet for assistance.) I can't wait to use all of the aspects of this program. There are so many possibilities for recording family history.

Was extremely disappointed and angry when, after trying to install MacFamily Tree 5, found that it is not the latest Mac Tree software and cannot be loaded into my computer. Of course, for another $50 I can get an update. What a ripoff.

Just received this in the mail. Haven't tried it yet. Frustrated that my "brand new software" is version 5.4.2 when the brand new version (6.0.4) can be purchased online for $49. Apparently I can get a free upgrade by sending documentation to their support department showing when I purchased version 5. I've sent off the Amazon shipping notice, we'll see what their response is. You can also buy the upgrade for $25. It looks like the upgrade has a lot of new things so for now I'm not going to start with the old and have to either reenter or relearn.MacFamilyTree 5

Software uses "Partner" in lieu of Spouse, Husband or Wife.

Here is their response to my request for a refund:

"I think this is the point in time to tell you that feeling offended by the Partner label
is absolutely not, has never been and will never be a reason for a refund. We may
take care of this and find a different naming scheme but it is absolutely not a priority."