myViaPath vs PYR App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Send and receive messages
- Send photos and videos
- Make deposits
- Manage contacts
- Stay connected on the go
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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.
PYR App
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Pay Your Respect (PYR) helps you create and share funeral announcements easily. Add details, generate a QR code, and share with family and friends. Browse announcements, search by name, and stay informed with notifications. Send condolences, connect with others, and support your community during difficult times. Sign in quickly using Email, Apple, or Facebook. Simple, respectful, and always accessible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PYR App at none against myViaPath's shown. PYR App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). myViaPath's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
myViaPath ships an update every 3 months, PYR App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myViaPath | PYR App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #40 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telmate, LLC | Davison Design & Development, Inc |
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
PYR App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myViaPath
No in-app purchases
PYR App
No in-app purchases
