Comparison

myViaPath vs GTL

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

GTL

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through a messaging platform for supported facilities. Find contacts, send requests, and exchange messages once approved. Features AI assistance for writing and organizing conversations.

Highlights
  • Find contacts by facility and ID
  • Send and track connection requests
  • Exchange text messages
  • AI message writing assistance
  • Organize contacts and conversations
  • Receive activity notifications
Features
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Communicate with an incarcerated loved one through messaging available for supported facilities. Find the person you want to contact, send a connection request, and start a conversation once your request is approved. Key Features: - Find a contact by selecting their facility and searching by name or inmate ID - Send a connection request and specify your relationship to the contact - Track request status from sent and pending through approval or rejection - Exchange text messages with approved contacts - Use AI assistance to help write messages and revisit previous AI chats - Add favorite contacts for quicker access to important conversations - Receive notifications about relevant connection and messaging activity Keep your contacts, conversations, and connection requests organized in one place. Available facilities, contacts, and messaging access may vary. 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. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17tLa4G_Q6mlBjjnSvEpZiZfRxTAvmpYK21RPgDBS8pA/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6jgH3FuNxQJ3bNZyV92dQeIYrt-r1LiSmLDxkfX100/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

myViaPath4 screens
GTL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GTL at 3.0 against myViaPath's 2.0. GTL also leads on ads (none vs shown). myViaPath's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 2). On price 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. GTL sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. myViaPath asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GTL holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myViaPath has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
myViaPath versus GTL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyViaPathGTL
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2.3K ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#40 — better#209
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTelmate, LLCKatharina Weber

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

GTL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myViaPath

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GTL

Subscriptions1
  • GTL: Getting Out Communication$5.997 Days

Questions

Is myViaPath free?
myViaPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GTL free?
GTL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myViaPath or GTL?
GTL is rated higher. myViaPath averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while GTL averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do myViaPath or GTL have ads?
myViaPath shows ads; GTL does not.
Which is more popular, myViaPath or GTL?
myViaPath currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and GTL at #209. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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