Closed beta · v0.9 ~80 spots open

Help shape Rootkin before launch.

I'm looking for ~100 families to use Rootkin for the next 6 weeks and tell me what's working, what's broken, and what's missing. You get the app early and free for life. I get the honest feedback that makes a real launch worth doing.

iPhone & iPad

via TestFlight
  1. Install TestFlight from the App Store (it's a free Apple app for beta testing).
  2. Tap the invitation link I send you. TestFlight opens automatically.
  3. Tap Accept, then Install Rootkin (β).
  4. Open the app and sign up with your email or Apple ID.
  5. Builds auto-update every week or two — TestFlight notifies you.
Email me for an invite →

Android

via Google Play closed test
  1. Send me your Google Play email — Play requires it for closed tests.
  2. I'll add you to the tester list (takes me an hour or two).
  3. Tap the join link I send back; you'll see (Unreleased) next to the title.
  4. Install Rootkin from Play like any other app.
  5. Updates arrive automatically through the Play Store.
Email me for an invite →

Why join the beta?

See it before everyone else

You'll watch the app evolve week by week. Your feedback directly steers what ships at v1.0.

Free for life, paid features included

Every beta tester keeps the full paid plan free, forever — voice memories, transcription, the lot.

A direct line to me

You're not opening a ticket; you're texting the founder. Bug fixes can ship the same day.

What I most want feedback on

Tell me where it breaks down, where it delights, and what's missing.

  • Voice recordingIs the consent step clear? Is transcription accurate enough?
  • Storyline (plain-English entry)Does it understand how you describe your family?
  • Inviting relativesDid your aunt actually figure out the invite link?
  • Minor protectionIs the model intuitive? Did you trust it with your kids?
  • Tree visualizationCould you find people fast in a tree of 50+?
  • The first 5 minutesWhat did you expect, and what did you get?

A few questions.

Will my data carry over to the production app?
Yes. Beta and production share the same backend. When v1.0 ships, your account just keeps working — no migration, no re-import.
Is the beta app stable enough for real family data?
It's stable for daily use, but it is a beta. I recommend exporting a GEDCOM backup once you've added more than a handful of people — the export feature works in beta, and you'd have one anyway.
What if I find a really bad bug?
Email me with "URGENT" in the subject. I get push notifications and try to acknowledge within an hour during waking hours. Critical fixes ship the same day.
Can I leave the beta later?
Of course. Delete the beta build and install the App Store / Play Store version when v1.0 ships. Your account and tree carry over automatically.
Do you need an NDA?
No. Tell anyone you want — though I'd appreciate you not posting screenshots of unfinished features publicly until v1.0. Word-of-mouth to other testers is welcome.

Ready to kick the tires?

Reply with which platform you're on. I'll send the invite the same day.

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