A review and content analysis of engagement, functionality, aesthetics, information quality, and change techniques in the most popular commercial apps for weight management.
Marco BardusSamantha B van BeurdenJane R SmithCharles AbrahamPublished in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2016)
Popular apps assessed have overall moderate quality and include behavioural tracking features and a range of change techniques associated with behaviour change. These apps may influence behaviour, although more attention to information quality and evidence-based content are warranted to improve their quality.