# MyGCI vs AKtips

The clearest difference is rating: AKtips at 3.6 against MyGCI's 1.7. AKtips also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). MyGCI's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

AKtips holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyGCI has 179 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyGCI | AKtips |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygci/id593624419/reviews) | **[3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aktips/id1572700303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GCI Communication Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/505024589) | [State of Alaska Department of Public Safety](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572700305) |

## What reviewers say

### MyGCI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygci/id593624419)

Manage your residential accounts, view usage for internet and mobile data, and handle billing and payments. Upgrade plans, add premium channels, and manage your account details seamlessly.

**Highlights:** View internet and mobile data usage, Buy additional data, View and pay bills, Set up autopay, Upgrade TV & internet plans, Add premium channels, Manage account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast internet service quality
- 👍 Clean and simple UI design
- 💳 Ability to pay bills online
- 📊 View account usage information
- 🔐 Touch ID and Face ID support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Infinite loading wheel on login
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔐 Face ID authentication fails
- 📱 UI elements hidden behind navigation bars
- ⚠️ Requires login every time app opens

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen infinite loading wheel
- Face ID authentication not working
- App crashes when switching accounts on iPad
- Blank page displayed after successful login
- Chat feature logs user out mid-conversation

**Requested features**

- Remember login credentials between sessions
- Add Touch ID/Face ID authentication
- Fix data usage display to show real-time information
- Improve app responsiveness and load times
- Allow service downgrade/suspension through app


### AKtips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aktips/id1572700303)

Submit anonymous tips to law enforcement and receive crime alerts. Access agency web and social media content directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Anonymous tip submission, Agency crime alerts, Access web content, Access social media content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyGCI free?

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

### Is AKtips free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyGCI or AKtips?

AKtips is rated higher. MyGCI averages 1.7 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while AKtips averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do MyGCI or AKtips have ads?

Neither MyGCI nor AKtips shows ads.

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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.*