# GVS vs myACPNY

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myACPNY at 78% against GVS's 0%. myACPNY also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 44). GVS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

myACPNY holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myACPNY has 1.9K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GVS's written reviews are positive against 78% of myACPNY's.

GVS ships an update every 7 months, myACPNY every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GVS | myACPNY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gvs/id1455356182/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myacpny/id1522754888/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [General Vision Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455356181) | [AdvantageCare Physicians](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068009986) |

## What reviewers say

### GVS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gvs/id1455356182)

This app serves as a leading administrator for vision care benefits, offering eye care plans to millions of members. It connects users with a network of providers for comprehensive eye health services.

**Highlights:** Vision care benefits administration, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network, Nationwide eye care plans, Serves union, HMO, and corporate members, Over 60 years of experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### myACPNY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myacpny/id1522754888)

Manage your health conveniently with this app. Securely message your care team, schedule appointments, and conduct virtual visits. Access test results, request prescription renewals, and manage family health all in one place.

**Highlights:** Secure messaging with provider, Online appointment scheduling, Virtual visits, Express check-in, Online payments and statements, Prescription renewal requests, View test results, Manage family health

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and simple design
- 💡 Excellent for managing health needs
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 👍 User-friendly and informative app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent login and account issues
- 🐛 Certain appointment types not available to schedule
- 🐛 Lack of integration with external providers

**Reported bugs**

- Appointments not showing up in the app
- Inability to message doctors or schedule/change appointments

**Requested features**

- Ability to communicate directly with primary care provider
- Integration with external imaging and lab results
- Option to delete old medical history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GVS free?

GVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is myACPNY free?

myACPNY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GVS or myACPNY?

myACPNY is rated higher. GVS averages 1.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while myACPNY averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do GVS or myACPNY have ads?

Neither GVS nor myACPNY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GVS or myACPNY?

GVS ships an update every 7 months, and myACPNY every 4 months. Most recently, GVS was updated on October 25, 2026 and myACPNY on October 25, 2026.

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