Comparison

PulsePoint Respond vs MyUPMC

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

Head to head
About

PulsePoint Respond

This app connects to 911 to alert you about local emergencies, including cardiac events requiring CPR. It also provides notifications for other community incidents like fires and floods, and allows you to monitor live dispatch radio. It's designed to build informed and responsive communities.

Highlights
  • 911-connected emergency alerts
  • CPR needed notifications
  • Community incident alerts (fires, floods)
  • Live dispatch radio monitoring
  • FirstNet Certified™ application
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PulsePoint Respond is a 911-connected mobile app that can immediately inform you of emergencies occurring in your community and can request your help when cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is needed nearby. If you’re trained in CPR and are willing to assist in an emergency, the app will alert you if someone near you is having a cardiac emergency and may need CPR. In addition to nearby “CPR Needed” notifications, you can choose to be notified of other events that may impact you and your family, such as wildland fires, flooding and utility emergencies. You can also monitor live dispatch radio traffic for most PulsePoint-connected communities with a simple tap on the speaker icon. PulsePoint currently provides coverage for thousands of communities in North America, with many more on the way. For more information, visit pulsepoint.org, contact us at info@pulsepoint.org. PulsePoint Respond is an end-to-end FirstNet Certified™ application. FirstNet Certified solutions must demonstrate 99.99% availability and pass independent third-party security, data privacy and performance audits. PulsePoint is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit foundation building applications that help public safety agencies inform and engage their citizens. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Your actual experience is always visible in Settings | Battery | PulsePoint.

About

MyUPMC

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
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The MyUPMC patient portal allows you to schedule appointments, message providers, view test results, and more – no matter where in the UPMC network you're being treated. You can: • Find Care When You Need It – Connect with UPMC providers 24/7 with virtual options like UPMC AnywhereCare and E-Visits. • Save Time at Your Visits – Use eCheck-In to validate your demographics, complete forms, and pay your copay before your appointment. • Manage Bills Online – View statements, make payments, and track billing activity anytime. • View Coverage and Benefits – Access UPMC Health Plan information from one convenient location. • Upload health and fitness data, including data from the Apple health app, when enrolled in self-tracking programs.

Screenshots

PulsePoint Respond4 screens
MyUPMC3 screens

Verdict

The call

PulsePoint Respond and MyUPMC both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of PulsePoint Respond's written reviews are positive against 30% of MyUPMC's. PulsePoint Respond also leads on chart position (#35 vs #165) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PulsePoint Respond against 4.8 for MyUPMC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 272K and 119K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of PulsePoint Respond's written reviews are positive against 30% of MyUPMC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulsePoint Respond ships an update every 2 months, MyUPMC every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PulsePoint Respond versus MyUPMC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsePoint RespondMyUPMC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (272K ratings)4.8 (119K ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews — better30.1% of reviews
Number of ratings272K — better119K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#35 — better#165
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB182 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPulsePoint FoundationUPMC

Customer experience

PulsePoint Respond

All ratings271,552 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews538 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative26.4%

MyUPMC

All ratings119,289 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews369 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative58.3%

User reviews

PulsePoint Respond

From 272K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Instant notifications
  • 📍 Detailed incident location
  • 💡 Customizable notifications
  • 🚑 Helpful for first responders
  • 🔍 Awareness of community emergencies

Room to improve

  • 🗺️ Lack of location filtering
  • 🔇 Inconsistent notification reliability
  • 🌍 Limited coverage in Canada/other countries
  • 🔢 Too many notifications for large areas
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

MyUPMC

From 119K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient access to medical information
  • 🚀 Easy scheduling and communication with doctors
  • 💡 Helpful for managing healthcare
  • 🔒 Secure access to personal health data

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent functionality between mobile app and website
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and navigating certain features
  • ⏱️ Slow response times and server issues
  • 💬 Limited messaging capabilities with providers

Bugs and requests

PulsePoint Respond

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incidents not always displayed in a timely manner
  • Difficulty understanding response unit codes/abbreviations
  • Location services issues causing inconsistent performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Radius-based notification filtering
  • Separate notification settings for each agency
  • Ability to follow specific stations/departments
  • Integration with mapping apps for navigation
  • Customizable notification sounds and tones

MyUPMC

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and errors
  • Inability to rotate app to landscape mode on tablets
  • Inconsistent syncing of data between app and website

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

PulsePoint Respond

No in-app purchases

None

MyUPMC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PulsePoint Respond free?
PulsePoint Respond 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, PulsePoint Respond or MyUPMC?
PulsePoint Respond and MyUPMC are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 272K and 119K ratings respectively.
Do PulsePoint Respond or MyUPMC have ads?
Neither PulsePoint Respond nor MyUPMC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PulsePoint Respond or MyUPMC?
PulsePoint Respond ships an update every 2 months, and MyUPMC every 5 weeks. Most recently, PulsePoint Respond was updated on October 19, 2026 and MyUPMC on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, PulsePoint Respond or MyUPMC?
PulsePoint Respond currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and MyUPMC at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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