# Hero: Medication Manager

> Health & Fitness

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1352848484](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1352848484)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1352848484`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hero Health, Inc.
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (10,557 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.10.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-21
- **First published:** 2018-07-01
- **Size:** 107 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hero-medication-manager/id1352848484)
- **Website:** [https://herohealth.com/](https://herohealth.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://herohealth.com/terms](https://herohealth.com/terms)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #17,211 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Hero for improving independence and adherence with reliable reminders and simplified med management. However, recurring issues include setup/activation problems and weak support, lack of iPad/web access, internet dependence, limited medication compatibility, and rising costs/ads. These common themes suggest strong daily-use value but reliability and accessibility challenges remain for many users.

### Pros

- Improves independence and adherence for users, reducing caregiver burden.
- Reliable reminders and audible chime help ensure meds are taken on time.
- Simplifies med management: holds up to 90 days of pills, supports multiple meds with flexible schedules, holiday mode, and easy refills.
- Provides visibility for caregivers/family by showing med lists and schedules in the app.
- Helpful for dementia/elderly and complex regimens, reducing stress and risk of missed doses.

### Cons

- Setup/activation failures and slow, unresponsive support across multiple reviews.
- App/platform limitations: not iPad compatible and no online/web interface.
- Dependence on internet: if connectivity drops, dispensing can stop after a few days.
- Limited medication compatibility: not all meds are accepted by the machine.
- Rising costs and ads in the app, with ongoing subscription fees affecting value.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1352848484)