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About AncestryScan

AncestryScan is an AI-powered iOS app that estimates ancestry and heritage by analyzing facial photographs. Developed by XYK LLC in Seattle, Washington, it uses a 5-stage AI pipeline to analyze 24+ facial features against a database of 207 global phenotypes across 16 geographic regions — delivering heritage estimates in under 60 seconds.

Unlike DNA-based ancestry services that require saliva samples, weeks of lab processing, and $79–$229 per test, AncestryScan works from a single photo with results in seconds. The app also identifies dog and cat breeds from photos — making it useful for pet owners as well. The app is designed with privacy as a core principle: photos are deleted immediately after analysis, no biometric data is stored, and all results live locally on the user's device.

AncestryScan is free to download with one complimentary scan. Additional scans are $2.99 each, with multi-packs available (5 for $9.99, 10 for $14.99).

Key Facts

Product	AncestryScan
Company	XYK LLC
Location	Seattle, Washington
Founded	2025
Category	AI Heritage Estimation & Facial Phenotyping
Platform	iOS (iPhone & iPad)
Price	Free (1 scan), then $2.99/scan
Analysis Time	Under 60 seconds
Features Analyzed	24+ facial characteristics
Phenotype Database	207 phenotypes, 16 regions
Data Retention	None — zero retention policy
Contact	contact@xyklabs.com

Brand Assets

App Icon — available at /logo.png

Brand Name — "AncestryScan" (one word, capital A and S)

Company Name — XYK LLC

Tagline — "The history written in your features, revealed."

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Media Contact

For press inquiries, interviews, or review copies, contact:

Email: contact@xyklabs.com