Comparison

myViaPath vs GeorgeLink

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

GeorgeLink

This communication app connects employees and supporters of Valley Children's. Stay informed about news, events, and career opportunities within the organization. Receive push notifications for important updates and announcements.

Highlights
  • Latest news updates
  • Push notifications
  • Upcoming event tracking
  • Career opportunity listings
  • Community connection
Features
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Welcome to GeorgeLink, the communication app for Valley Children's. At Valley Children's, we provide exceptional care and support to our community. GeorgeLink is designed to keep those dedicated to our mission connected and informed. GeorgeLink offers you a seamless way to stay updated on the latest news, projects, events and much more going on at Valley Children's - all at your fingertips, whenever you need it: • News: Stay informed with the latest updates. With push notifications, you won't miss exciting announcements or important updates from Valley Children's. • Events: Keep track of upcoming events, including popular ones like our annual NICU Graduate picnic and other fun activities. • Career Opportunities: Explore the latest job openings and career opportunities at Valley Children's. Follow your heart and join us in making a difference. We are committed to keeping you connected and engaged with the heart of Valley Children's. Thank you for being a part of our community. Stay tuned for more exciting features!

Screenshots

myViaPath4 screens
GeorgeLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GeorgeLink at 67% against myViaPath's 5%. GeorgeLink also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). myViaPath's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 4) and 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

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

GeorgeLink holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myViaPath has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 67% of GeorgeLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myViaPath ships an update every 3 months, GeorgeLink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
myViaPath versus GeorgeLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyViaPathGeorgeLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2.3K ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTelmate, LLCValley Children's Healthcare

Customer experience

myViaPath

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

GeorgeLink

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

GeorgeLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myViaPath

No in-app purchases

None

GeorgeLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myViaPath free?
myViaPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeorgeLink free?
GeorgeLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myViaPath or GeorgeLink?
GeorgeLink is rated higher. myViaPath averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while GeorgeLink averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do myViaPath or GeorgeLink have ads?
myViaPath shows ads; GeorgeLink does not.
Which is updated more often, myViaPath or GeorgeLink?
myViaPath ships an update every 3 months, and GeorgeLink fortnightly. Most recently, myViaPath was updated on October 29, 2026 and GeorgeLink on October 24, 2026.

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