# MyUPMC vs My Highmark App

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.

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 4.7 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MyUPMC | My Highmark App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (120K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myupmc/id1365606965/reviews)** | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-highmark-app/id1658630454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **120K** | 24K |
| Positive reviews | **28.9% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #141 | **#108** |
| Size | 182 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UPMC](https://appshunter.io/developer/457603950) | [Highmark Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/383969974) |

## What reviewers say

### MyUPMC

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### My Highmark App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-highmark-app/id1658630454)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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.

---

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