myViaPath vs GТL
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.
GТL
Easily search for individuals in correctional facilities and access facility details. This app simplifies communication and information retrieval, keeping important contacts and search results organized for convenient access.
- Search for inmates
- Find facility details
- Messaging tools
- Organize contact information
- User-friendly interface
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Stay connected and find important correctional information in one simple app. Search for people in prison or jail, look up facility details, and use messaging tools that help make communication easier and more convenient. Key Features: - Search for inmates across supported prison and jail facilities - Find facility information in a faster, more organized way - Use messaging tools to stay in touch more easily - Keep important contact details and search results in one place - Simple navigation designed for quick access to essential information - Clean, user-friendly interface for everyday use Make it easier to find facility information and stay connected with the people who matter most through a clear and convenient communication experience. *Any interactions with the prisoners are available exclusively via subscription. Subscribe to unlock full access. Disclaimer: This is an independent application designed to make communication and access to information more convenient. Availability of certain features may vary depending on supported facilities. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jkUaMTzwS-AOWvVUehsMhzrUzBKUbSJTsw6y-pDbhJQ/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DDMClVWQwaQUF0r-trOGXdqHxeNVuqTjmN5sGovJhVE/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GТL at 4.2 against myViaPath's 2.0. GТL 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 10) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and chart position 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. GТL sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. myViaPath asks for nothing beyond the download.
GТL holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of myViaPath's written reviews are positive against 11% of GТL's.
myViaPath ships an update every 3 months, GТL every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myViaPath | GТL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2.3K ratings) | 4.2 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | 10.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 1.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #41 | #29 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telmate, LLC | Telmate product INC. |
Customer experience
myViaPath
GТL
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
GТL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myViaPath
No in-app purchases
GТL
- GTL: Getting Out Messaging$5.997 Days
- GTL: Getting Out Messaging3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Prison Messaging|GTL$9.997 Days
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- GTL: Getting Out Messaging3 Days trial$11.997 Days
- GTL: Inmate Search & Messaging$11.997 Days
- Getting Out: Prison Messaging$11.997 Days
- GTL: Getting Out Messaging$19.991 Month
- Prison Messaging|GTL3 Days trial$29.991 Month
- GTL|Getting Out Messaging$29.991 Month
- GTL: Prison Messaging & Visits$39.991 Year








