Comparison

ElderCheck Now vs Hero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ElderCheck Now

This app allows caregivers to check in on loved ones, receiving their heart rate, location, and status updates. It offers scheduled and automated check-ins, with a focus on security and accessibility for both iPhone and Apple Watch users.

Highlights
  • Simple check-in requests
  • Heart rate and location sharing
  • Scheduled and automated check-ins
  • Apple Watch and iPhone compatibility
  • Secure data encryption
  • Accessibility features (color adjustment, dynamic text)
  • HealthKit integration for heart rate data
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Social isolation has been shown to contribute to worsening medical conditions and depression. Technology advances, but some things never change. We want to know our loved-ones are ok…anytime, anywhere. With ElderCheck Now, you can let someone you know that you care about them through a simple check-in from your Apple Watch or iPhone! After an Elder and their Caregiver BOTH install “ElderCheck Now” on their mobile devices, they create an electronic relationship that can relay more information than a phone call! Key Features: •Minimal buttons. Essential information. Personalized. A check-in request is initiated by the Caregiver and delivered directly onto the Elder’s mobile device. With the press of either a green or red button, the elder responds with their heart rate,* location, and a simple status update - “I’m OK” or “Call me!” Additionally, if setup by the Caregiver, the elder will see a picture of their Caregiver every time they are sent a check-in. •On your wrist...or the phone. No more missed phone calls, difficult to reach landlines or misplaced cell phones. Communication with your loved-one can be an arms-length away using ElderCheck Now on Apple Watch. Your loved-one will be gently tapped on the wrist notifying them of your check-in request. The best part: they can respond with the simple press of a button on their wrist! ** No Apple Watch? No problem. ElderCheck Now runs on iPhones as well giving both Caregivers and Elders flexibility to lead active, independent lifestyles. •Scheduled Check-Ins Check in with loved ones before bed, at breakfast, or while on a daily walk. After the time of day and the day of the weeks is set, a check-in will be sent. Simplified peace of mind. •Automated repeat check-ins Life gets busy. The "Repeat Check-In" feature will automatically deliver check ins until an Elder response is sent. •Security: on your device and through the air. ElderCheck Now was designed with privacy in mind. De-identification, encryption, password/biometric protection, and assignment of unique identifiers were all used to ensure that only caregivers and their designated elders share information. It’s important to us because we know how important it is to you. •Color adjustment and dynamic text accessibility. Designed for you. Some of us see certain colors better than others. Some of us benefit from larger text on the screen. By turning on the color adjustment setting, the red and green colors are replaced by highly contrasting blue and red colors throughout the app. The text size will automatically adjust to your system preference. It's just one more way to maximize the user experience for as many people as possible. •Health App Integration. Seamless. ElderCheck Now uses heart rate data from the HealthKit store on the elder's iPhone, as collected by the Apple Watch. If recent heart rate data is available, it is transmitted securely to the Caregiver when checking in. NOTE: BOTH THE ELDER AND THEIR CAREGIVER MUST HAVE ELDERCHECK NOW ON THEIR RESPECTIVE DEVICES FOR PROPER FUNCTIONALITY! About us: We, the founders of our parent company, FallCall Solutions, are physicians who believe that higher standards can be achieved when it comes to the relationships between Elders, Caregivers and technology. ___________________________________________________ * ElderCheck Now requires an Apple Watch in order to relay heart rate information. ** ElderCheck Now requires an Apple Watch paired with an Apple iPhone device with appropriate internet access in order to send and receive check-ins. Apple Watch and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

About

Hero

This app is a virtual assistant for managing medications, designed for caregivers and individuals. It helps schedule doses, track adherence, and provides refill notifications. The service requires a connected smart dispenser and an active subscription.

Highlights
  • Medication scheduling and tracking
  • Remote loved one medication management
  • Missed-dose and refill notifications
  • Personalized adherence insights
  • Smart dispenser integration
  • Unlimited schedule adjustments
Features
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Goodbye pill box, hello Hero: the new way to manage your meds! Hero is the first end-to-end medication management service that liberates caregivers and loved ones from sorting pills, remembering doses, tracking refills, and more. The Hero mobile app is a virtual med management assistant designed to schedule and track even the most complex regimen, manage a loved one’s meds remotely, receive missed-dose and refill notifications, and get personalized insights on medication adherence habits. Connected to Hero’s smart dispenser –– an award-winning device that automatically sorts and dispenses up to a 90-day supply of 10 different medications –– the app helps manage every pill stored in your dispenser, plus up to 10 additional meds outside of your device. Whether you’re caring for a loved one or managing your own meds, Hero’s app brings peace of mind to the whole family, with access to: - Alerts if a dose was missed or if any medications are running low - Unlimited adjustments to your medication schedule at any time - Real-time adherence tracking with personalized insights - Safety and security monitoring for your Hero smart dispenser, including passcodes, daily pill limits, etc. - And more! Remember, the Hero app requires an active Hero subscription and a connected smart dispenser. It does not work as a stand-alone application. To become a Hero member, please visit herohealth.com.

Screenshots

ElderCheck Now4 screens
Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hero at Free against ElderCheck Now's $2.99. Hero also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (73% vs 33%). ElderCheck Now's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On in-app purchases 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

Hero is free to download; ElderCheck Now costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero has 11K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ElderCheck Now's written reviews are positive against 73% of Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElderCheck Now ships an update every 3 months, Hero every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ElderCheck Now versus Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElderCheck NowHero
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (11 ratings)4.7 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1111K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB106 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFallCall SolutionsHero Health, Inc.

Customer experience

ElderCheck Now

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Hero

All ratings10,775 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative20.5%

Bugs and requests

ElderCheck Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hero

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Connectivity issues with WiFi
  • Inconsistent medication dispensing
  • Inaccurate pill count reporting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to manage 'as needed' medications
  • More customization options for medication schedules
  • Historical data export for medication tracking
  • Larger capacity for more medications
  • Quieter operation

In-app purchases

None

ElderCheck Now

No in-app purchases

None

Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ElderCheck Now free?
ElderCheck Now costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hero free?
Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ElderCheck Now or Hero?
Hero is rated higher. ElderCheck Now averages 3.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Hero averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do ElderCheck Now or Hero have ads?
ElderCheck Now shows ads; Hero does not.
Which is updated more often, ElderCheck Now or Hero?
ElderCheck Now ships an update every 3 months, and Hero every 11 days. Most recently, ElderCheck Now was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hero on November 6, 2026.

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