Comparison

UPMC Children's vs GE Pharmacy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Find doctors and care locations
  • Symptom checker
  • Parent advice and first aid
  • Medication list management
  • Video and online visits
  • Emergency contact access
Features
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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.

About

GE Pharmacy

Manage your prescriptions conveniently from your mobile device. Request refills, transfer prescriptions, and view detailed medication information. Receive timely notifications for refills and pick-ups, and easily locate nearby pharmacies.

Highlights
  • Request prescription refills
  • Transfer prescriptions
  • View prescription details
  • Receive refill and pick-up notifications
  • Locate nearby pharmacies
  • Manage family member accounts
  • Create appointment reminders
Features
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App Description: It’s easy to manage your prescriptions on the go — anywhere and anytime — with Giant Eagle Pharmacy app   Features: • Refills — Request a refill by entering your prescription number • Transfers — Transfer your prescriptions to any Giant Eagle Pharmacy • Prescription Management — Easily view and manage prescription details including dosage, refill status, expiration date, prescribing physician, pharmacy location and more • Notifications — Opt in to receive instant notifications and texts reminding you when prescriptions are due for a refill or ready to be picked up • Pharmacy Locator — Find a Giant Eagle Pharmacy near you by entering your ZIP code or using your current location • Account Management — Set up and manage accounts for each of your family members in one place • Appointment Management — Create appointment reminders and add your prescribing physician’s information for easy access

Screenshots

UPMC Children's4 screens
GE Pharmacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UPMC Children's at 68% against GE Pharmacy's 20%. GE Pharmacy's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (573 vs 28). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GE Pharmacy holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GE Pharmacy has 573 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of UPMC Children's's written reviews are positive against 20% of GE Pharmacy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UPMC Children's ships an update every 3 months, GE Pharmacy every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
UPMC Children's versus GE Pharmacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPMC Children'sGE Pharmacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (28 ratings)3.7 (573 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better19.6% of reviews
Number of ratings28573 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB13 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperChildren's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMCGiant Eagle, Inc.

Customer experience

UPMC Children's

All ratings28 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.8%

GE Pharmacy

All ratings551 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive19.6%
Neutral15.7%
Negative64.7%

Bugs and requests

UPMC Children's

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GE Pharmacy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Prescriptions disappearing from the app
  • Unable to log in or reset password
  • Prescription refill requests not going through
  • App not compatible with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow prescription payments through the app
  • Improve prescription history and auto-refill management
  • Add option to contact pharmacy directly from the app
  • Enhance app accessibility for users with disabilities

In-app purchases

None

UPMC Children's

No in-app purchases

None

GE Pharmacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UPMC Children's free?
UPMC Children's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GE Pharmacy free?
GE Pharmacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UPMC Children's or GE Pharmacy?
GE Pharmacy is rated higher. UPMC Children's averages 3.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while GE Pharmacy averages 3.7 from 573 ratings.
Do UPMC Children's or GE Pharmacy have ads?
Neither UPMC Children's nor GE Pharmacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UPMC Children's or GE Pharmacy?
UPMC Children's ships an update every 3 months, and GE Pharmacy every 5 months. Most recently, UPMC Children's was updated on October 24, 2026 and GE Pharmacy on October 24, 2026.

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