# Hero vs MedMinder Maya: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Hero (Hero Health, Inc.) and MedMinder Maya (MedMinder) among automatic pill dispensers.

## Side by side

| Spec | Hero | MedMinder Maya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $39.99 | not published |
| Brand | Hero Health, Inc. | MedMinder |
| Compartments | 10 | 28 |
| Doses per day | — | 4 |
| Capacity pills | — | 12 |
| Locking | passcode protection; adjustable maximum dispense limits | none (open-access tray; unauthorized access outside the scheduled window is logged, not physically blocked) |
| Connectivity | wifi | cellular (LTE) + wifi |
| Alerts | audible sound + blinking light at dose time; app push notifications; missed-dose and low-pill alerts to caregivers | flashing light at dose time, beeping alarm escalating to phone call; customizable voice reminders; caregiver text/app alerts for missed doses |
| Power source | — | AC adapter with battery backup during outages |
| Dispensing type | automatic single-dose dispensing from 10 medication pods, one-button collection | pre-sorted (pharmacy- or self-filled) rotating weekly tray; the correct compartment flashes at dose time but any compartment remains physically accessible at any time |

## Key differences

- Compartments: Hero 10 vs MedMinder Maya 28
- Locking: Hero passcode protection; adjustable maximum dispense limits vs MedMinder Maya none (open-access tray; unauthorized access outside the scheduled window is logged, not physically blocked)
- Connectivity: Hero wifi vs MedMinder Maya cellular (LTE) + wifi
- Alerts: Hero audible sound + blinking light at dose time; app push notifications; missed-dose and low-pill alerts to caregivers vs MedMinder Maya flashing light at dose time, beeping alarm escalating to phone call; customizable voice reminders; caregiver text/app alerts for missed doses
- Dispensing type: Hero automatic single-dose dispensing from 10 medication pods, one-button collection vs MedMinder Maya pre-sorted (pharmacy- or self-filled) rotating weekly tray; the correct compartment flashes at dose time but any compartment remains physically accessible at any time

## Sources

- Hero: https://herohealth.com/ (herohealth.com, verified 2026-08-01)
- MedMinder Maya: https://shop.medminder.com/ (shop.medminder.com, verified 2026-08-01)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/automatic-pill-dispensers/hero-health-hero-vs-medminder-maya/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Hero ($39.99) vs MedMinder Maya (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/automatic-pill-dispensers/hero-health-hero-vs-medminder-maya/
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