Comparison

myViaPath vs Get Now

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

Get Now

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through a secure and intuitive messaging platform. Easily find facilities and contacts, manage conversations, and receive instant notifications to maintain meaningful relationships.

Highlights
  • Secure messaging technology
  • Search correctional facilities
  • Locate and manage contacts
  • Intuitive chat interface
  • Instant message notifications
  • Light and dark mode support
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This application is a secure and easy-to-use messaging platform designed to help people stay connected with incarcerated family members and friends. It offers a simple and reliable way to communicate, making it easier to maintain meaningful relationships regardless of distance. Users can quickly search for correctional facilities, locate contacts, and begin conversations through an intuitive chat interface created for convenience and accessibility. The app uses secure messaging technology to help keep conversations private and reliable. Easily manage contacts, organize chats, and browse your complete message history with a built-in search feature that helps you quickly find important conversations. Instant notifications ensure you never miss a new message, allowing you to stay connected in real time. Designed with a clean and straightforward interface, the app makes communication simple and accessible without unnecessary complexity. It also supports both light and dark mode, providing a comfortable experience in any lighting conditions. Free users have access to the essential messaging features and core communication tools. Premium subscribers receive unlimited conversations and unlimited contacts, making it even easier to stay connected with everyone who matters most. Whether you're maintaining family relationships, offering support to loved ones, or simply keeping in touch, this app provides a secure, dependable, and user-friendly messaging experience. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App: Purchases: Weekly - $4.99, Monthly - $12.99, Yearly - $39.99, One‑Time Purchase-$59.99 Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16SXh_ps3vi6cbqwrHBHx3nYZeJ0dH0OiplcrZA_Qojg/edit

Screenshots

myViaPath4 screens
Get Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Get Now at 4.1 against myViaPath's 2.0. Get Now also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). myViaPath's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 213). On price, review sentiment, monetization model 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. Get Now sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. myViaPath asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Get Now holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myViaPath has 2.4K ratings behind it against 213, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of myViaPath's written reviews are positive against 0% of Get Now's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myViaPath ships an update every 3 months, Get Now every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
myViaPath versus Get Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyViaPathGet Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2.4K ratings)4.1 (213 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better213
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32 — better#104
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTelmate, LLCLOTOS BALTICA SOLUTION, UAB

Customer experience

myViaPath

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

Get Now

All ratings196 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Get Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myViaPath

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Get Now

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is myViaPath free?
myViaPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Get Now free?
Get Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myViaPath or Get Now?
Get Now is rated higher. myViaPath averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Get Now averages 4.1 from 213 ratings.
Do myViaPath or Get Now have ads?
myViaPath shows ads; Get Now does not.
Which is updated more often, myViaPath or Get Now?
myViaPath ships an update every 3 months, and Get Now every 3 weeks. Most recently, myViaPath was updated on November 11, 2026 and Get Now on November 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, myViaPath or Get Now?
myViaPath currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Get Now at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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