EllieGrid vs Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EllieGrid
This app streamlines medication management by organizing pills, sending reminders, and tracking adherence. It also allows for caregiver notifications of missed alarms, promoting healthier living.
- Streamlined medication management
- Organize medications quickly
- Pill taking reminders
- Medication adherence tracking
- Caregiver notifications for missed alarms
- Seamless smartphone syncing
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At EllieGrid, we make beautiful and intuitive products designed to promote wellness, so that our users can live happier and healthier lives. The EllieGrid app works seamlessly with the Ellie smart pill box to make medication management easier and more empowering than ever! EllieGrid's app and smart pill box allows users to: - Streamline their medication management with a product that doesn't look like a medical device - Organize all of their medications in seconds - Receive reminders when it is time to take their pills - Keep track of their medication adherence - Notify caregivers about missed alarms https://elliegrid.com/terms-of-use https://elliegrid.com/privacy-policy
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.
- Medication scheduling and tracking
- Remote loved one medication management
- Missed-dose and refill notifications
- Personalized adherence insights
- Smart dispenser integration
- Unlimited schedule adjustments
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hero at 4.7 against EllieGrid's 3.8. Hero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (11K vs 73). EllieGrid's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. EllieGrid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero has 11K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of EllieGrid's written reviews are positive against 73% of Hero's.
EllieGrid ships an update every 5 weeks, Hero every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EllieGrid | Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (73 ratings) | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | 73.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 73 | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | EllieGrid, Inc. | Hero Health, Inc. |
Customer experience
EllieGrid
Hero
User reviews
EllieGrid
From 73 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Innovative concept for medication management
- 👍 Simplifies pill organization and tracking
- ❤️ Helpful for individuals with ADHD and memory issues
- ✅ Provides positive confirmation of medication intake
- 🚀 Eliminates the need for weekly pill sorting
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is very buggy and glitchy
- ⚠️ Bluetooth connection issues
- ❌ Device stops working after updates
- 🚫 Alarms and notifications are unreliable
- 📉 Inconsistent registration of pill intake
Hero
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great device for managing medications
- 👍 Helpful for elderly and those with memory issues
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Reliable and consistent medication delivery
- 👍 Excellent customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with dispensing medications
- 🔊 Loud noise when dispensing
- 💰 Expensive monthly subscription
- 🔍 Limited features in the app
- 🔍 Difficulty managing 'as needed' medications
Bugs and requests
EllieGrid
Reported bugs
21 issues- Bluetooth connection problems
- App crashes or freezes
- Device stops syncing after updates
- Alarms not going off or are unreliable
- Notifications not received
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- Pill intake not registered correctly
- App logs out unexpectedly
- Indicator lights not working as expected
- Cannot update or delete pill settings
- Pill counts are inaccurate
- Multiple alarms set for a single pill
- Battery drains quickly
- Device disconnects from app/Bluetooth when charger is removed
- App is slow to process actions
- Smart alarm not registering missed pills outside the window
- App doesn't show pill history without subscription
- Device not syncing or working after troubleshooting
- Dark mode issues (resolved)
- Issues with the sitch alarm (resolved for some)
- Problems connecting to Bluetooth
- App not working for notifications or logging intake
Requested features
18 requests- More compartments for pills
- Apple Watch integration
- Programmable refill reminders
- Record actual time box was opened
- Option to snooze alarms
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- Better documentation and FAQs
- More color options for the device
- Ability to expand smart alarm window without constant alarms
- More intuitive manual tracking
- Ability to easily transfer information between compartments
- Notes section in the app
- Longer warranty period
- Information on battery replacement
- Improved battery life
- Integration with Health Kit
- More alarm sound choices
- Ability to manually enter number of pills each time (currently required)
- Fix issues with renaming pill box
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
EllieGrid
- EllieGrid Plus7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- EllieGrid Premium7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- EllieGrid Plus$2.991 Month
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- EllieGrid Premium1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- EllieGrid Discount Premium$2.99
Hero
No in-app purchases





