Comparison

myViaPath vs ProdigyLink

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

Head to head
About

myViaPath

Stay connected with incarcerated loved ones through easy communication. Send messages, photos, and videos, and manage contacts directly from your mobile device. This app facilitates reliable connections, helping to maintain relationships.

Highlights
  • Send and receive messages
  • Send photos and videos
  • Make deposits
  • Manage contacts
  • Stay connected on the go
Features
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Stay Connected to Those Who Matter Most myViaPath, formerly GettingOut, is the official app for participating correctional facilities, supporting millions of family and friends with simple tools to search, communicate, and offer support. Getting started is easy. Find your loved one and their facility, create an account, and myViaPath will guide you through the services available to you. With myViaPath, you can: • Send and receive messages • Share photos • Send video clips • Send eCards • Deposit funds to your loved one’s eligible account • Manage your account and payment methods Every facility is different. Services and availability vary by correctional facility. New name. Same trusted connection. GettingOut is now myViaPath, a ViaPath Technologies service.

About

ProdigyLink

Facilitates communication between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones through photo sharing and secure e-messaging. Aims to reduce recidivism and promote wellbeing by fostering meaningful connections.

Highlights
  • Photo sharing
  • Secure e-messaging
  • 24/7 access to communication
  • Upcoming voice and video calling
Features
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Sustained contact between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones has proven to reduce recidivism, promote wellbeing, and support successful reentry. ProdigyLink is rich with communication tools designed to foster meaningful connections that benefit everyone in the correctional ecosystem. ProdigyLink’s photo sharing feature lets you share special moments and memories without the hassle and cost of traditional mail delivery. Instantly send approved photos, drawings, and other visual keepsakes for your incarcerated loved one to enjoy and cherish. ProdigyLink’s e-messaging feature offers a quick, convenient, and secure way for friends and family to communicate with incarcerated loved ones. With 24/7 access to e-messaging, it’s never been easier to share a laugh, send words of comfort, or provide daily updates. Upcoming features: High-quality voice and video calling

Screenshots

myViaPath4 screens
ProdigyLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myViaPath at 2.0 against ProdigyLink's 1.5. myViaPath also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 13) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). ProdigyLink's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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

myViaPath holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myViaPath has 2.4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of myViaPath's written reviews are positive against 0% of ProdigyLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myViaPath ships an update every 3 months, ProdigyLink every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
myViaPath versus ProdigyLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyViaPathProdigyLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2.4K ratings) — better1.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB111 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTelmate, LLCProdigy Solutions, Inc.

Customer experience

myViaPath

All ratings2,287 ratings
Positive19.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative74.9%
Written reviews966 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative90.1%

ProdigyLink

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

myViaPath

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Messages disappearing or not sending properly
  • Inability to log in or access accounts
  • Incorrect time stamps and sync issues
  • Repeated prompts for app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Notification system for new messages
  • Ability to save message drafts
  • Improved photo and video sharing capabilities
  • Easier account management and fund transfers

ProdigyLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myViaPath

No in-app purchases

None

ProdigyLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myViaPath free?
myViaPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProdigyLink free?
ProdigyLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myViaPath or ProdigyLink?
myViaPath is rated higher. myViaPath averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while ProdigyLink averages 1.5 from 13 ratings.
Do myViaPath or ProdigyLink have ads?
myViaPath shows ads; ProdigyLink does not.
Which is updated more often, myViaPath or ProdigyLink?
myViaPath ships an update every 3 months, and ProdigyLink every 11 months. Most recently, myViaPath was updated on November 11, 2026 and ProdigyLink on November 3, 2026.

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