# MyChart vs MyUPMC

The clearest difference is ads: MyChart at none against MyUPMC's shown. MyChart also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 37%) and chart position (#1 vs #138). MyUPMC's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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.

MyUPMC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyChart has 716K ratings behind it against 117K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of MyChart's written reviews are positive against 37% of MyUPMC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MyChart ships an update monthly, MyUPMC every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyChart | MyUPMC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (716K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mychart/id382952264/reviews) | **[4.8 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myupmc/id1365606965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **716K** | 117K |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #138 |
| Size | 125 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Epic](https://appshunter.io/developer/348308666) | [UPMC](https://appshunter.io/developer/457603950) |

## What reviewers say

### MyChart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mychart/id382952264)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Medical, #98 Top Free (US App Store)

Access your health records, communicate with your doctor, schedule appointments, and view bills. This app securely connects you to your healthcare provider's information, allowing you to manage your well-being and family's care conveniently from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Communicate with care team, Review health information, Schedule and manage appointments, View and pay medical bills, Share medical records, Connect multiple healthcare accounts

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient access to medical information
- 🔍 Ability to view test results and appointment details
- 💬 Easy communication with healthcare providers
- 📅 Helpful for scheduling and managing appointments
- 🔒 Secure platform for sensitive medical data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Impersonal communication compared to phone calls
- 🕰️ Delayed responses from healthcare providers
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or accessing certain information
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface
- 🔄 Recurring notifications/reminders that cannot be disabled

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and difficulties accessing the app
- Inconsistent display of information across different sections
- Inaccurate or outdated medical data shown in the app
- Unexpected crashes or freezes when using certain features
- Inability to complete certain tasks or actions within the app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to update personal/contact information directly in the app
- Improve notification system to better alert users of new messages or updates
- Provide more customization options for the app interface and settings
- Integrate with other health/fitness apps to sync data automatically
- Allow users to add their own notes and annotations to medical records


### MyUPMC

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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:** macOS Compatibility

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyChart free?

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

### Is MyUPMC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyChart or MyUPMC?

MyUPMC is rated higher. MyChart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 716K ratings, while MyUPMC averages 4.8 from 117K ratings.

### Do MyChart or MyUPMC have ads?

MyUPMC shows ads; MyChart does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyChart or MyUPMC?

MyChart ships an update monthly, and MyUPMC every 5 weeks. Most recently, MyChart was updated on September 29, 2026 and MyUPMC on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MyChart or MyUPMC?

MyChart currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and MyUPMC at #138. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*