MyUPMC vs PulStar Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyUPMC
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.
- Message doctor's office
- Schedule appointments
- Access medical records
- Manage family health
- View test results
- Renew prescriptions
- Pay bills
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The MyUPMC patient portal allows you to schedule appointments, message providers, view test results, and more – no matter where in the UPMC network you're being treated. You can: • Find Care When You Need It – Connect with UPMC providers 24/7 with virtual options like UPMC AnywhereCare and E-Visits. • Save Time at Your Visits – Use eCheck-In to validate your demographics, complete forms, and pay your copay before your appointment. • Manage Bills Online – View statements, make payments, and track billing activity anytime. • View Coverage and Benefits – Access UPMC Health Plan information from one convenient location. • Upload health and fitness data, including data from the Apple health app, when enrolled in self-tracking programs.
PulStar Mobile
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The PulStar mobile app gives doctors access to the patient data for adding/editing patients and viewing previous visits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MyUPMC at Free against PulStar Mobile's $24.99. MyUPMC also leads on chart position (#153 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). PulStar Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
MyUPMC is free to download; PulStar Mobile costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyUPMC ships an update every 5 weeks, PulStar Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyUPMC | PulStar Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $24.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (120K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 120K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #153 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | UPMC | Sense Technology Inc. |
Bugs and requests
MyUPMC
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes and errors
- Inability to rotate app to landscape mode on tablets
- Inconsistent syncing of data between app and website
Requested features
4 requests- 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
PulStar Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyUPMC
No in-app purchases
PulStar Mobile
No in-app purchases
