Comparison

My GNP vs Optum Perks

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

Head to head
About

My GNP

Manage your prescriptions and health information conveniently from your mobile device. This app allows you to locate nearby pharmacies, refill prescriptions, track your medication schedule, and view store specials.

Highlights
  • Find nearby pharmacies
  • Refill prescriptions
  • Track medication schedule
  • View digital circulars
  • Medication reminders
  • Med Buddy notifications
Features
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The My GNP app puts the personalized, caring service of your local Good Neighbor Pharmacy close at hand on your mobile device. The newest version of the app is user-friendly and easily lets you find our closest Good Neighbor Pharmacy, refill your prescriptions, and tracks your Med Score. The My GNP mobile app also has the following capabilities: • Find a pharmacy near your current location or by searching on city/state/zip • View a digital circular for monthly sales and specials • Enter a prescription by typing it in • View pharmacy hours and other store information • Request prescription refills for yourself or family members (no account required) • View your daily med schedule in the Med Planner • Schedule multiple medication start times and receive notification reminders • Automatically notify a Med Buddy when medications are missed • Track and view your Med Score • Enter vitals, and immunizations manually • Available in Spanish (Disponible en Español) • Available in Korean

About

Optum Perks

Reduce your prescription costs by comparing prices at local pharmacies and accessing free coupons. Save on FDA-approved medications nationwide, regardless of insurance coverage. Get instant discounts by showing the coupon at the pharmacy.

Highlights
  • Compare local pharmacy prices
  • Access free prescription coupons
  • Save on FDA-approved medications
  • Works with or without insurance
  • Nationwide pharmacy partnerships
  • Instant savings at the pharmacy
Features
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Say no to high prescription costs. Compare local pharmacies for the best prices and get free rx coupons to save you even more! Optum Perks is a brand dedicated to delivering real prescription discounts to those who need them the most. Our 100% free coupons can help you get major discounts on all FDA approved medication nationwide. It's as easy as searching for your prescription, finding the location nearest you with the best price, and going to pick up your prescription. Save hundreds on your medication costs, regardless of coverage status. Even if you have insurance or Medicare, Optum Perks may be able to beat your copay prices. Your health and well-being are incredibly important, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be expensive. As the top prescription discount app, Optum Perks has partnerships with pharmacies nationwide. Whether you are looking for a refill or picking up a prescription for the first time, Optum Perks can connect you with a pharmacist who can save you money. It’s super simple and 100% free to use: - Look up your prescription - Compare prices at local pharmacies - Get our free drug coupon right in the app - Show coupon to pharmacist and save instantly We’ve helped people save over $1 billion on their prescription costs. Put our savings in your pocket! Download Optum Perks for your next pharmacy visit. Optum Perks Features: Health Savings - Big savings on hundreds of medications - Participating pharmacies include: Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Meijer, Genoa Healthcare, independent pharmacies and more - Price Comparison - Compare prices from different pharmacies to get the best deal Rx discounts from Optum Perks are used by hundreds of doctors and clinics to help save consumers’ money on their medications. By using Optum Perks, you agree to our terms and conditions. Read more on perks.optum.com/privacy-policy.

Screenshots

My GNP4 screens
Optum Perks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Optum Perks at 65% against My GNP's 23%. Optum Perks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). My GNP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

Optum Perks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of My GNP's written reviews are positive against 65% of Optum Perks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My GNP ships an update every 2 months, Optum Perks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My GNP versus Optum Perks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy GNPOptum Perks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.0% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K3.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB79 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAmerisourceBergen CorporationOptum Inc.

Customer experience

My GNP

All ratings1,776 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive23.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative61.9%

Optum Perks

All ratings3,806 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative30.0%

User reviews

My GNP

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📦 Convenient prescription refills
  • 🌟 Great pharmacy experience
  • ⏱️ Fast and efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
  • 📤 Poor communication with pharmacy
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 🔄 Inconsistent user experience
  • 🚫 Missing key features

Optum Perks

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Cheaper than GoodRx
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💰 Great prices
  • 💰 Significant savings
  • 👍 Convenient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Prices not always accurate
  • 🐛 Coupons not accepted at some pharmacies
  • 🔍 Lack of information on store locations and prices
  • 🤬 Poor customer service

Bugs and requests

My GNP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Pharmacy not found in app
  • Refill requests not received by pharmacy
  • Scanning functionality not working
  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view prescription history and status
  • Automated refill notifications
  • Integration with pharmacy systems
  • Improved barcode scanning
  • Personalized medication management

Optum Perks

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Error messages when searching for medications
  • Inability to change medication quantities

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more pharmacy options
  • Improve price accuracy
  • Provide more detailed store and price information

In-app purchases

None

My GNP

No in-app purchases

None

Optum Perks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My GNP free?
My GNP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Optum Perks free?
Optum Perks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My GNP or Optum Perks?
Optum Perks is rated higher. My GNP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Optum Perks averages 4.8 from 3.8K ratings.
Do My GNP or Optum Perks have ads?
Optum Perks shows ads; My GNP does not.
Which is updated more often, My GNP or Optum Perks?
My GNP ships an update every 2 months, and Optum Perks every 3 months. Most recently, My GNP was updated on November 1, 2026 and Optum Perks on November 5, 2026.

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