Comparison

SupportSpot for Parents vs MyGillette Portal

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

Head to head
About

SupportSpot for Parents

Empower yourself with expert tools and resources from child life specialists to manage your child's healthcare journey. Navigate medical procedures, communicate effectively with doctors, and find support for stress management.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive medical information
  • Personalized care plans
  • Communication tools for doctors
  • Interactive educational content
  • Parent community and podcast
  • Stress management techniques
  • Trauma-informed care resources
Features
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SupportSpot provides essential resources and expert tools from child life specialists to help you navigate your child’s health and medical needs. Whether you're dealing with a common cold or preparing your child for surgery, our app is here to support you. Key Features: Comprehensive Information: Access detailed procedure guides and easy-to-understand explanations of medical procedures and conditions. Personalized Support: Share your child’s unique personality and needs with the healthcare team through customizable care plans. Advocacy and Communication Tools: Equip yourself with strategies and tips to communicate effectively with medical professionals. Interactive Resources: Engage with videos and interactive content created by certified Child Life Specialists. Community and Connection: Listen to our podcast and join our supportive community of parents and caregivers sharing experiences. Stress Management: Discover techniques to manage stress and anxiety for both you and your child. Trauma-Informed Care: Benefit from resources designed to support trauma-informed, family-centered care. Accessible and Convenient: Navigate easily with quick access to crucial information and tools, available anytime, anywhere. At Child Life On Call, we understand that navigating your child's healthcare can be overwhelming. Our app is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate and advocate for your child confidently and effectively. Download SupportSpot today and transform your healthcare experience from overwhelming to empowering!

About

MyGillette Portal

Access your patient health records, schedule appointments, and view lab results. Communicate with your care team and potentially integrate HealthKit data into your electronic medical record.

Highlights
  • Access patient health records
  • Schedule appointments
  • View lab results
  • Contact care team
  • Integrate HealthKit data
Features
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With MyGillette, you can access patient health record information; schedule appointments; view lab results and contact your care team. Participating providers can also allow you to add your HealthKit data to your electronic medical record.

Screenshots

SupportSpot for Parents4 screens
MyGillette Portal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SupportSpot for Parents at 67% against MyGillette Portal's 0%. SupportSpot for Parents also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). MyGillette Portal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. SupportSpot for Parents sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. MyGillette Portal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SupportSpot for Parents holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SupportSpot for Parents's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyGillette Portal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SupportSpot for Parents ships an update every 5 weeks, MyGillette Portal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SupportSpot for Parents versus MyGillette Portal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSupportSpot for ParentsMyGillette Portal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14 ratings) — better2.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCLOCGILLETTE CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE

Customer experience

SupportSpot for Parents

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

MyGillette Portal

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SupportSpot for Parents

Subscriptions1
  • Child Life On Call$19.991 Year
None

MyGillette Portal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SupportSpot for Parents free?
SupportSpot for Parents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyGillette Portal free?
MyGillette Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SupportSpot for Parents or MyGillette Portal?
SupportSpot for Parents is rated higher. SupportSpot for Parents averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MyGillette Portal averages 2.6 from 9 ratings.
Do SupportSpot for Parents or MyGillette Portal have ads?
Neither SupportSpot for Parents nor MyGillette Portal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SupportSpot for Parents or MyGillette Portal?
SupportSpot for Parents ships an update every 5 weeks, and MyGillette Portal every 3 months. Most recently, SupportSpot for Parents was updated on August 1, 2026 and MyGillette Portal on June 11, 2026.

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