UPMC Children's vs ACSHIC App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UPMC Children's
This app provides parents with quick access to pediatric care resources, including doctor finders, express care locations, and emergency contacts. It also offers a symptom checker, parent advice, first aid information, and medication management tools.
- Find doctors and care locations
- Symptom checker
- Parent advice and first aid
- Medication list management
- Video and online visits
- Emergency contact access
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Managing your child’s health With UPMC Children's, the experts at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh are always just a tap away. Whether you need to find a doctor, find after-hours care, or find care advice for common and rare pediatric conditions, this must-have app for parents has it all. Our new design supports easier access to the everyday resources you may need: Where should you take your child for treatment? The following locations and services are just one tap away, if your child does need to be seen for care: • Locations – quick access to Children’s facilities and points of care • Express Cares –find a location in or near your community for easy access • Emergency – quick connections to Poison Center, 911, and ERs • Video Visits – video visits are available with your pediatrician or primary care center Does your child have a new symptom, injury or behavior? • Symptom Checker – for help deciding what to do when your child is sick or hurt • Parent Advice – for answers to questions about behaviors, eating and wellness • First Aid – for quick reference when time is precious • Medications – for help with dosages and maintaining a list of your child’s medications Want to Connect with UPMC Children’s? • Contact Us – useful phone numbers for common Children’s services • Feedback – a direct line for letting us know what you think • Donate – an option to make a donation to Children’s Hospital programs Disclaimer: The information provided with this application is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; it is for informational purposes only. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think your child may have a medical emergency, call the doctor or 911 immediately. Before using UPMC Children's, all users should read and agree with the full Disclaimer available in the application.
ACSHIC App
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The Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium (ACSHIC) provides participating school districts, vocational schools, community colleges, and other eligible organizations in Allegheny County Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas with pooled financial resources for the payment of medical costs incurred by the employees of participating organizations. The Consortium is organized under Section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code, as a non-profit Voluntary Employee Benefits Association Plan, subject to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees maintains the ACSHIC app for the benefit of its members. Features of the ACSHIC app include: - Push Notifications - Latest Updates - Video Library - Highmark Concierge Information - Telemedicine Information - Current Plan Year Documents - Provider Information Directory - ACSHIC "Contact Us" Support Page - Healthy Living Articles - Wellness Tools - Current and Past Issues of Community Health Magazine All information, content, and material on the app are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for consultation, diagnosis, and or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare professional. Additionally, although this app may include links to other third-party resources, including but not limited to, other websites and submissions provided by healthcare service providers, ACSHIC is not responsible for the accuracy or content of the information contained in those third-party resources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UPMC Children's at every 3 months against ACSHIC App's every 7 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UPMC Children's ships an update every 3 months, ACSHIC App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UPMC Children's | ACSHIC App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC | Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium |
In-app purchases
UPMC Children's
No in-app purchases
ACSHIC App
No in-app purchases






