# MyUPMC vs GIANT Rx

MyUPMC and GIANT Rx both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of GIANT Rx's written reviews are positive against 29% of MyUPMC's. GIANT Rx also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 18.0). MyUPMC's advantage is ratings volume (120K vs 2.1K) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MyUPMC against 4.8 for GIANT Rx. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyUPMC has 120K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of MyUPMC's written reviews are positive against 71% of GIANT Rx's.

MyUPMC ships an update every 5 weeks, GIANT Rx every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyUPMC | GIANT Rx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (120K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myupmc/id1365606965/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-rx/id1452680639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UPMC](https://appshunter.io/developer/457603950) | [Giant Food Stores LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/490731812) |

## What reviewers say

### MyUPMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myupmc/id1365606965)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Manage your UPMC health information and care from anywhere. Communicate with your doctor, schedule appointments, access medical records, and view test results. It also allows for prescription renewals and bill payments.

**Highlights:** Message doctor's office, Schedule appointments, Access medical records, Manage family health, View test results, Renew prescriptions, Pay bills

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient access to medical information
- 🚀 Easy scheduling and communication with doctors
- 💡 Helpful for managing healthcare
- 🔒 Secure access to personal health data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality between mobile app and website
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and navigating certain features
- ⏱️ Slow response times and server issues
- 💬 Limited messaging capabilities with providers

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and errors
- Inability to rotate app to landscape mode on tablets
- Inconsistent syncing of data between app and website

**Requested features**

- Ability to compare past test results
- Improved integration with other healthcare systems
- More detailed billing and payment information
- Easier access to visit notes and medical records


### GIANT Rx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-rx/id1452680639)

Easily manage your family's prescriptions from your phone. Refill, transfer, and pay for medications online. Pick up in-store or opt for delivery/shipping where available. Track your prescription and vaccination history.

**Highlights:** Scan label to refill prescriptions, Transfer prescriptions, Pay for prescriptions online, In-store pickup, Same-day delivery/shipping options, View prescription history, View vaccination history

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient prescription refills
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 👍 Reliable pharmacy service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Inability to pay with HSA cards
- 🐛 Cluttered app with expired/unused prescriptions
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing during login
- Inability to update profile information
- Prescriptions not showing up in the app

**Requested features**

- Option to archive expired or unused prescriptions
- Ability to sort and filter prescriptions
- Support for HSA card payments
- Improved login and authentication experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyUPMC free?

MyUPMC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GIANT Rx free?

GIANT Rx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyUPMC or GIANT Rx?

GIANT Rx is rated higher. MyUPMC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 120K ratings, while GIANT Rx averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do MyUPMC or GIANT Rx have ads?

Neither MyUPMC nor GIANT Rx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyUPMC or GIANT Rx?

MyUPMC ships an update every 5 weeks, and GIANT Rx every 3 months. Most recently, MyUPMC was updated on October 28, 2026 and GIANT Rx on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*