Comparison

Gia® by MVP vs eGuthrie

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

Head to head
About

Gia® by MVP

Access 24/7 virtual medical care, including urgent and behavioral health services, with options for same-day treatment and prescription refills. It also provides tools to find in-person care, estimate costs, and manage your health plan details like ID cards, pharmacy information, and claims.

Highlights
  • 24/7 virtual urgent and behavioral health care
  • Text a doctor for primary and specialty care
  • Same-day treatment for health concerns
  • Find in-network doctors and facilities
  • Estimate healthcare service costs
  • View and share ID cards
  • Search pharmacies and drug costs
Features
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24/7 VIRTUAL CARE THAT SAVES YOU TIME AND MONEY Gia is available 24/7, so you can get care, help with a health condition, support to get healthier, or answers to medical questions whenever and wherever you need it. Even better, Gia saves you money. In fact, it’s free for most MVP Members. * URGENT AND EMERGENCY CARE: Gia connects you to urgent and emergency care, including behavioral health care, in minutes. It’s the fastest way to find out if you need treatment or an in-person visit. TEXT A DOCTOR 24/7: Text a doctor 24/7 for virtual primary and specialty care, provided by MVP’s partner, Galileo. Use Galileo for preventive care, medical questions, chronic conditions like diabetes, or prescription refills.** SAME-DAY TREATMENT FOR HEALTH CONCERNS: Doctors are available 24/7, no appointment needed, through our partnership with Galileo. So you can get same-day treatment for nearly any health concern.** BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Manage your medications and get help with conditions like anxiety, depression, trauma, and others. Schedule virtual therapy and psychiatry appointments, no referrals needed. Connect via video chat with qualified specialists. Members can also get help for urgent Behavioral Health needs within 20 minutes, no appointments or referrals necessary.** --- FIND THE RIGHT IN-PERSON CARE Gia connects you to lots of options for in-person care, so you can find the right care for almost any situation. FIND A DOCTOR: Search for in-network doctors by name or specialty, or care facilities (like hospitals and urgent care centers) by name or type. ESTIMATE YOUR COSTS: Estimate costs for more than a million health care services. Avoid surprise bills and find the most competitive prices (including $0 preventive care) for the care you need. --- FAST ACCESS TO YOUR PLAN Gia has lots of helpful information about your health plan, so it’s easy to stay up to date. ID CARDS: View and share your MVP ID cards with doctors, family members, or anyone you wish. PHARMACY SEARCH: Search for in-network pharmacies and set one as your primary. DRUG SEARCH: Find drug costs based on your plan, formulary, deductible, and OOP maximum. Plus compare generic and brand name drugs, see options for mail order or in-store pick up, and find out whether your drug requires a prior authorization. CLAIMS: See detailed information about medical, dental, and pharmacy claims. DEDUCTIBLES AND LIMITS: See progress toward deductibles and limits for any member of your plan across current and prior plan year. PAYMENTS AND BILLING HISTORY: Pay your premium, view your payment history, manage your wallet, and set up Auto Pay so you never have to think about paying your premium again. PREVENTIVE CARE REMINDERS: Get proactive, personalized recommendations to keep you and your loved ones healthy. BENEFITS OVERVIEW: Get an overview of your coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans. SECURE MESSAGING: Connect with an MVP customer care representatives without leaving Gia. WELL-BEING REIMBURSEMENTS: Easily submit your well-being reimbursements for the plan year (if this is a plan benefit). --- OTHER FEATURES COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES: Update to paperless delivery or customize how you’d like to receive different kinds of information. SECURE, FLEXIBLE SIGN IN: Sign in using your password or biometrics (facial or fingerprint scan), plus a unique code sent to your phone. HELPFUL HINTS: Helpful explanations are available throughout the app, so you don’t have to search for unfamiliar terms. *MVP virtual care services through Gia are available at no cost-share for most members. In-person visits and referrals are subject to cost-share per plan. Exceptions exist for self-funded plans. Gia telemedicine services will be $0 after the deductible is met on MVP QHDHPs beginning January 1, 2025, upon plan renewal. **May require a separate app download

About

eGuthrie

Access your personal health records anytime, anywhere. Securely message your provider, view test results, manage appointments, and pay bills. Features include prescription renewal requests and advance check-in for appointments.

Highlights
  • View test results
  • Message provider securely
  • Request prescription renewal
  • Schedule appointments
  • Pay bills
  • Advance appointment check-in
Features
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eGuthrie gives you immediate access to your personal health record at any time. It’s free, secure and convenient, helping you manage your care at home, work or on the road. With eGuthrie, you can: • View test results online • Securely message your provider • Request a prescription renewal • Schedule follow-up appointments • View upcoming appointments and procedures • Check in for appointments in advance • Add your name to a wait list for earlier appointment times • Pay your bill • View visit summaries • Upload health and fitness data, including data from the Apple Health app, when enrolled in self-tracking programs. For diabetic patients, the eGuthrie blood sugar tracking tool can help you better manage your diabetes care.

Screenshots

Gia® by MVP4 screens
eGuthrie3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gia® by MVP at every 3 weeks against eGuthrie's every 6 months. Gia® by MVP also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.2). eGuthrie's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 38%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 — 4.6 for Gia® by MVP against 4.5 for eGuthrie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 958 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Gia® by MVP's written reviews are positive against 56% of eGuthrie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gia® by MVP ships an update every 3 weeks, eGuthrie every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gia® by MVP versus eGuthrie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGia® by MVPeGuthrie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better4.5 (958 ratings)
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews56.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K — better958
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB187 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMVP Health Care, Inc.Guthrie Medical Group, P.C.

Customer experience

Gia® by MVP

All ratings2,691 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative60.0%

eGuthrie

All ratings958 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative33.7%

User reviews

Gia® by MVP

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent service
  • 👍 Very easy access
  • 👍 Great customer support
  • 👍 Organized, efficient, informative, great design
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Slow to open, asks for SMS verification each time
  • 🐛 Outdated provider information
  • 🐛 Can't put ID card in Apple Wallet
  • 🐛 Terrible app, no valuable information, glitchy, unorganized
  • 🐛 Complicated, hard to navigate, provider search doesn't work

eGuthrie

From 958 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient features
  • 🚀 Helpful for managing health
  • 🚀 Good communication with providers
  • 👍 Useful app overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy or buggy
  • 🐛 Slow or unresponsive
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Lack of features or functionality
  • 🐛 Poor customer service or support

Bugs and requests

Gia® by MVP

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Constantly crashes, can't log in
  • Outdated app, features not working
  • Kicks user out of virtual visits

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to add dependents to account
  • Prescription refill functionality
  • Summary of annual costs and premiums

eGuthrie

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login and authentication issues
  • Connectivity problems with other systems
  • Delayed or missing test result updates
  • Appointment scheduling and management errors
  • Billing and financial information discrepancies

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view and share imaging results
  • Improved messaging and follow-up with providers
  • Streamlined billing and insurance integration
  • Expanded provider and location options
  • Customizable user profiles and settings

In-app purchases

None

Gia® by MVP

No in-app purchases

None

eGuthrie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gia® by MVP free?
Gia® by MVP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eGuthrie free?
eGuthrie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gia® by MVP or eGuthrie?
Gia® by MVP is rated higher. Gia® by MVP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while eGuthrie averages 4.5 from 958 ratings.
Do Gia® by MVP or eGuthrie have ads?
Neither Gia® by MVP nor eGuthrie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gia® by MVP or eGuthrie?
Gia® by MVP ships an update every 3 weeks, and eGuthrie every 6 months. Most recently, Gia® by MVP was updated on October 17, 2026 and eGuthrie on October 15, 2026.

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