myViaPath Visits vs The Bridge Project
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myViaPath Visits
Connect with incarcerated loved ones through video calls from your mobile device. Enjoy flexible, on-demand visits without scheduling, and only pay for the time you use. Keep in touch easily and conveniently, anytime, anywhere.
- Remote video calls
- On-demand visits (Visit Now)
- Pay per minute
- No scheduling required
- Flexible visitation times
- No upfront costs
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Stay Connected to Those Who Matter Most myViaPath Visits (formerly GettingOut Visits) is the official video visitation service helping over 1 million friends and family stay connected with loved ones in correctional facilities. Getting started is simple. Find your loved one and their facility, create an account, and myViaPath Visits will guide you through the services available to you. - Schedule video visits - Participate in secure video visits - Access on-demand visitation - Choose remote or on-site visitation options (where available) - Pay only for the actual minutes used during your visit - View upcoming and past visits - Receive visit notifications and updates - Manage your account and payment methods Every facility is different. Services and availability vary by correctional facility. New name. Same trusted connection. GettingOut Visits is now myViaPath Visits, part of ViaPath Technologies.
The Bridge Project
This app connects new and expecting mothers with essential knowledge and resources within their communities. It aims to bridge gaps in support and information for maternal care across America.
- Community resource connection
- Knowledge sharing for mothers
- Support for new parents
- Maternal care information
- Bridging resource gaps
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Bridging the knowledge & resource gap for new and expecting moms in communities across America.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Bridge Project at 5.0 against myViaPath Visits's 2.2. The Bridge Project also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). myViaPath Visits's advantage is ratings volume (222 vs 5) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Bridge Project holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myViaPath Visits has 222 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
myViaPath Visits ships an update every 4 months, The Bridge Project every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myViaPath Visits | The Bridge Project |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (222 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 3.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 222 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #39 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telmate, LLC | Gather Well |
Customer experience
myViaPath Visits
The Bridge Project
Bugs and requests
myViaPath Visits
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and logs users out frequently
- Issues with depositing money and accessing accounts
- Compatibility problems with certain devices and browsers
- Scheduled visits not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add sound notifications for incoming calls
- Improve video/audio quality and reliability
- Allow scheduling of video visits directly in the app
- Combine messaging, video, and deposit features into one app
The Bridge Project
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myViaPath Visits
No in-app purchases
The Bridge Project
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is myViaPath Visits free?
Is The Bridge Project free?
Which has better reviews, myViaPath Visits or The Bridge Project?
Do myViaPath Visits or The Bridge Project have ads?
Which is updated more often, myViaPath Visits or The Bridge Project?
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