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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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

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

MyUPMC3 screens
PFQ Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: MyUPMC at #136 against PFQ Connect's unranked. PFQ Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 November 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
MyUPMC versus PFQ Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyUPMCPFQ Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (120K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings120K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB220 MB
Age rating17+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?
Neither MyUPMC nor PFQ Connect shows ads.
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 November 2, 2026 and PFQ Connect on October 10, 2026.

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