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e-pill MedTime Station Pro vs Ellie Grid

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. e-pill MedTime Station Pro is cheaper at $549.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec e-pill MedTime Station Pro Ellie Grid
US price $549.95
Brande-pill, LLCEllieGrid
Released
Compartments 28 7
Doses per day 24
Capacity pills 18
Locking auto-locking dispensing door, opens only during scheduled medication times; 2 keys included none
Connectivity none bluetooth (companion 'PRIME' app)
Alerts audible + visual alarm, up to 24 alarms/day, adjustable alert duration adaptive audio + visual (LED) smart alarm, patent-pending sensor/ML-based schedule adjustment, plus app notifications
Power source 4x AA batteries (included), 6-12 month life, low-battery warning rechargeable battery (charger included; ~1 week between charges)
Dispensing type automatic rotation to correct compartment at scheduled times; dual trays included manual self-fill grid organizer with LED-illuminated compartment indicator (no motorized release); 'pour pills straight in from the bottle'

Sources — e-pill MedTime Station Pro: epill.com (verified 2026-08-01). Ellie Grid: elliegrid.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the e-pill MedTime Station Pro and Ellie Grid?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Compartments: e-pill MedTime Station Pro 28 vs Ellie Grid 7
  • Locking: e-pill MedTime Station Pro auto-locking dispensing door, opens only during scheduled medication times; 2 keys included vs Ellie Grid none
  • Connectivity: e-pill MedTime Station Pro none vs Ellie Grid bluetooth (companion 'PRIME' app)
  • Alerts: e-pill MedTime Station Pro audible + visual alarm, up to 24 alarms/day, adjustable alert duration vs Ellie Grid adaptive audio + visual (LED) smart alarm, patent-pending sensor/ML-based schedule adjustment, plus app notifications
  • Power source: e-pill MedTime Station Pro 4x AA batteries (included), 6-12 month life, low-battery warning vs Ellie Grid rechargeable battery (charger included; ~1 week between charges)
  • Dispensing type: e-pill MedTime Station Pro automatic rotation to correct compartment at scheduled times; dual trays included vs Ellie Grid manual self-fill grid organizer with LED-illuminated compartment indicator (no motorized release); 'pour pills straight in from the bottle'

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