MedMinder
MedMinder Maya
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Best Automatic Pill Dispensers · head-to-head
MedMinder Maya vs Ellie Grid
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MedMinder Maya is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.
EllieGrid
Ellie Grid
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | MedMinder Maya | Ellie Grid |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | — |
| Brand | MedMinder | EllieGrid |
| Released | — | — |
| Compartments | 28 | 7 |
| Doses per day | 4 | — |
| Capacity pills | 12 | — |
| Locking | none (open-access tray; unauthorized access outside the scheduled window is logged, not physically blocked) | none |
| Connectivity | cellular (LTE) + wifi | bluetooth (companion 'PRIME' app) |
| Alerts | flashing light at dose time, beeping alarm escalating to phone call; customizable voice reminders; caregiver text/app alerts for missed doses | adaptive audio + visual (LED) smart alarm, patent-pending sensor/ML-based schedule adjustment, plus app notifications |
| Power source | AC adapter with battery backup during outages | rechargeable battery (charger included; ~1 week between charges) |
| Dispensing type | 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 | manual self-fill grid organizer with LED-illuminated compartment indicator (no motorized release); 'pour pills straight in from the bottle' |
Sources — MedMinder Maya: shop.medminder.com (verified 2026-08-01). Ellie Grid: elliegrid.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the MedMinder Maya and Ellie Grid?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Compartments: MedMinder Maya 28 vs Ellie Grid 7
- Locking: MedMinder Maya none (open-access tray; unauthorized access outside the scheduled window is logged, not physically blocked) vs Ellie Grid none
- Connectivity: MedMinder Maya cellular (LTE) + wifi vs Ellie Grid bluetooth (companion 'PRIME' app)
- Alerts: MedMinder Maya flashing light at dose time, beeping alarm escalating to phone call; customizable voice reminders; caregiver text/app alerts for missed doses vs Ellie Grid adaptive audio + visual (LED) smart alarm, patent-pending sensor/ML-based schedule adjustment, plus app notifications
- Power source: MedMinder Maya AC adapter with battery backup during outages vs Ellie Grid rechargeable battery (charger included; ~1 week between charges)
- Dispensing type: 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 vs Ellie Grid manual self-fill grid organizer with LED-illuminated compartment indicator (no motorized release); 'pour pills straight in from the bottle'