User Perspectives of Mood-Monitoring Apps Available to Young People: Qualitative Content Analysis.
Emily WidnallClaire Ellen GrantTao WangLauren CrossSumithra VelupillaiAngus RobertsRobert J StewartEmily SimonoffJohnny M DownsPublished in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2020)
Users value mood-monitoring apps that can be personalized to their needs, have a simple and intuitive design, and allow accurate representation and review of complex and fluctuating moods. App store reviews are a valuable repository of user engagement feedback and provide a wealth of information about what users value in an app and what user needs are not being met. Users perceive mood-monitoring apps positively, but over 20% of reviews identified the need for improvement.