Here's how the two compare on what each company publishes, with prices checked Oct 25, 2026.
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Medical Guardian
MobileHelp
Devices we track
3
5
Lowest monthly price
$27.95/mo (Medical Guardian MGHome Landline)
$24.95/mo (MobileHelp Classic)
Lowest 3-year cost with fall detection
$1006.20+ (Medical Guardian MGHome Landline)
$1258.20+ (MobileHelp Classic)
Device fee
Not stated
Not stated
Fall detection
Extra monthly add-on
Extra monthly add-on
Works away from home
Yes, on mobile devices
Yes, on mobile devices
Smartwatch option
No
No
Month to month, no minimum term
Yes
Yes
Cancelling
No long-term contract and no activation fee; it issues pro-rated refunds for unused service, but a footnote says cancellation fees may apply.
Cancelling: No long-term contract and no activation fee; it issues pro-rated refunds for unused service, but a footnote says cancellation fees may apply.sources differ
Cancelling: No long-term contract and no activation fee; it issues pro-rated refunds for unused service, but a footnote says cancellation fees may apply.sources differ
Cancelling: No long-term contract and no activation fee; it issues pro-rated refunds for unused service, but a footnote says cancellation fees may apply.sources differ
