Comparison

MyUPMC vs My Highmark App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Message doctor's office
  • Schedule appointments
  • Access medical records
  • Manage family health
  • View test results
  • Renew prescriptions
  • Pay bills
Features
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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.

About

My Highmark App

Manage your health coverage and benefits in one place. Access virtual care programs, personalize your health profile with daily recommendations, and track your progress by connecting devices.

Highlights
  • Manage health plan benefits
  • Access virtual care programs
  • Personalize health profile
  • Daily health recommendations
  • Connect wearables for tracking
  • Sync health information
Features
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Easily manage your health - and health coverage. All in My Highmark. Simplify your benefits Easily check your health plan benefits and see what’s covered, all in one place. Get expert care when you need it Whenever you need support, find all your virtual care programs and services together in one place. Personalize your app experience Build your Health Profile to get curated recommendations for the goals that matter most to you. Get new recommendations every day Check your Journey daily to see a new mix of activities, content, and support personalized just for you. Connect Devices Hook up Apple Health and your connected wearables so that you can automatically track your progress, sync health info, and get extra motivation to hit your goals. The App is intended for Highmark’s Blue Shield members in 21 counties in central Pennsylvania and 13 counties in northeastern New York, and Highmark’s Blue Cross Blue Shield members in 29 counties of western Pennsylvania, 13 counties of northeastern Pennsylvania, the state of Delaware, the state of West Virginia plus Washington County, Ohio and 8 counties in western New York. All references to “Highmark” are references to Highmark Inc., and/or to one or more of its affiliated Blue companies, which are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Screenshots

MyUPMC3 screens
My Highmark App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Highmark App at every 8 days against MyUPMC's every 5 weeks. My Highmark App also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). MyUPMC's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 9%) and ratings volume (120K vs 24K). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MyUPMC against 4.7 for My Highmark App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyUPMC has 120K ratings behind it against 24K, 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 9% of My Highmark App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyUPMC ships an update every 5 weeks, My Highmark App every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MyUPMC versus My Highmark App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyUPMCMy Highmark App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (120K ratings) — better4.7 (24K ratings)
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews — better9.5% of reviews
Number of ratings120K — better24K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#141#108 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB168 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperUPMCHighmark Inc

Customer experience

MyUPMC

All ratings119,289 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive28.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative59.6%

My Highmark App

All ratings23,672 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative85.2%

User reviews

MyUPMC

From 120K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

My Highmark App

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient access to benefits
  • 📚 Helpful health information
  • 👍 Modern and intuitive design
  • 🔒 Secure login options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding information
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance
  • 💰 Concerns about data sharing

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

My Highmark App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Payment features not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent display of claims and deductible information
  • Unreliable push notifications and in-app messaging

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and manage dental benefits
  • Integration with Apple Wallet for ID cards
  • Improved navigation and information hierarchy
  • More transparency around data usage and privacy

In-app purchases

None

MyUPMC

No in-app purchases

None

My Highmark App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyUPMC free?
MyUPMC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Highmark App free?
My Highmark App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyUPMC or My Highmark App?
MyUPMC is rated higher. MyUPMC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 120K ratings, while My Highmark App averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.
Do MyUPMC or My Highmark App have ads?
Neither MyUPMC nor My Highmark App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyUPMC or My Highmark App?
MyUPMC ships an update every 5 weeks, and My Highmark App every 8 days. Most recently, MyUPMC was updated on November 5, 2026 and My Highmark App on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, MyUPMC or My Highmark App?
MyUPMC currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and My Highmark App at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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