Comparison

MyUPMC vs PFQ Connect

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
Currently charting
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Manage your health information anywhere, anytime, with MyUPMC With MyUPMC, you can: • Send a message directly to your doctor’s office anytime • Schedule appointments with UPMC providers • Access your medical records and doctors' notes • Conveniently manage your family's health • See your test results, medications, immunization history, and more • Manage your appointments and save to your calendar • Renew prescriptions without calling your doctor’s office • Quickly view and pay your bills • Find a UPMC doctor, including primary, pediatric, and specialty care providers, and request to schedule an appointment  Access is convenient, free, and secure! For the best experience, please update your mobile device or iPad to the latest iOS operating system. If you experience issues, completely close the app, restart your device and open the application. Encounter a problem? Need to ask a question? Please call the MyUPMC Support line at 1-866-884-8579, option 2. Have a suggestion or feedback? Email MyUPMC_Feedback@upmc.edu. Thank you! Enjoying the MyUPMC app? Rate it now and let us know.

About

PFQ Connect

Features
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PFQ Connect is a secure, virtual online portal providing video therapy appointments for persons supported by Allegheny Children’s Initiative and Milestone, which are proud members of the Partners For Quality family of agencies. Through this app, Allegheny Children’s Initiative and Milestone provide secure telehealth services and document exchanges that provide an extra level of convenience for those we serve. The Partners For Quality family of nonprofit agencies supports persons with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities, providing trusted supports that lead to improved quality of life, independence and greater wellbeing. Allegheny Children’s Initiative is accredited by the Council on Accreditation and Milestone has earned certification by the Sanctuary Institute for trauma-informed care.

Screenshots

MyUPMC4 screens
PFQ Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PFQ Connect at none against MyUPMC's shown. PFQ Connect also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). MyUPMC's advantage is chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyUPMC ships an update every 5 weeks, PFQ Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
MyUPMC versus PFQ Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyUPMCPFQ Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (117K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings117K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#125 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB220 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperUPMCPartners For Quality, 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

PFQ Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyUPMC

No in-app purchases

None

PFQ Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyUPMC free?
MyUPMC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PFQ Connect free?
PFQ Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyUPMC or PFQ Connect have ads?
MyUPMC shows ads; PFQ Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, MyUPMC or PFQ Connect?
MyUPMC ships an update every 5 weeks, and PFQ Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyUPMC was updated on September 29, 2026 and PFQ Connect on September 8, 2026.

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