# PulsePoint Respond vs MyUPMC

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 iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PulsePoint Respond | MyUPMC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsepoint-respond/id500772134/reviews) | [4.8 (119K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myupmc/id1365606965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 119K |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 30.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #115 |
| Size | 36 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PulsePoint Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/500772137) | [UPMC](https://appshunter.io/developer/457603950) |

## What reviewers say

### PulsePoint Respond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsepoint-respond/id500772134)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**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 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 #49 in the App Store charts, and MyUPMC at #115. 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.*