Comparison

Hero vs LastDose

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

Head to head
About

Hero

This app acts as a virtual assistant for medication management, helping users and caregivers track doses, manage complex regimens, and receive refill notifications. It connects to a smart dispenser for automated sorting and dispensing, offering peace of mind through adherence tracking and safety features.

Highlights
  • Virtual med management assistant
  • Remote loved one medication management
  • Missed-dose and refill notifications
  • Real-time adherence tracking
  • Safety and security monitoring
  • 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.

About

LastDose

Effortlessly track your medications and pills with simple one-tap logging. Choose between as-needed tracking or scheduled reminders with countdown timers to ensure you never miss a dose. Your data is private and synced via iCloud.

Highlights
  • One-tap dose logging
  • Time since last dose timer
  • Medication reminders with countdowns
  • Repeat alerts
  • Dose history
  • Color-coded medication cards
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Did I already take this? Stop guessing. Know instantly. LastDose is the simplest way to track your medication, pills, and doses — without friction, setup, or complexity. Just tap and log. Most apps try to automate everything. LastDose is built to make you aware. TWO MODES — YOUR WAY As-Needed A calm, pressure-free medication tracker that shows exactly how long it’s been since your last dose. Perfect for painkillers, supplements, or occasional meds. Scheduled Set your medication schedule with reminders and countdown timers. Know exactly when your next dose is due — no thinking required. KEY FEATURES • One-tap dose logging • Clear “time since last dose” timer • Medication reminders with countdowns • Repeat alerts so you never miss a dose • Full dose history, grouped by day • Color-coded medication cards for quick recognition • iCloud sync — your data is backed up across devices PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No servers. Your data stays on your device and in your private iCloud. FREE TO USE Track up to 3 medications for free. Unlock unlimited medications with a one-time purchase — no subscriptions.

Screenshots

Hero4 screens
LastDose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hero at 4.7 against LastDose's 4.0. Hero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). On price and ads 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. LastDose sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hero versus LastDose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeroLastDose
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHero Health, Inc.Igal Sidoy

Bugs and 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

LastDose

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hero

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LastDose

One-time1
  • Unlimited Medications$3.99

Questions

Is Hero free?
Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LastDose free?
LastDose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hero or LastDose?
Hero is rated higher. Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while LastDose averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hero or LastDose have ads?
Neither Hero nor LastDose shows ads.

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