Apps for Covid-19 in Germany: assessment using the German Mobile App Rating Scale.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of apps to help control the spread of Covid-19 in Germany and rate them according to standardized instruments.

Materials and methods

The Apple App Store and Google Play Store were systematically searched to identify apps dealing with Covid-19 in Germany. The German Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS-G) was used to independently assess app quality by 2 trained reviewers.

Results

Overall, the quality of the 6 rated apps was good with a mean score of 4.15 (3.88-4.34). The best-rated apps were NINA app (4.34) and Corona Health App (4.29). The best-rated sections were functionality (4.40), aesthetic (4.25), and information (4.25). In contrast, the worst-rated section was engagement (3.63). Even though some of the app

SUBMITTER: Holl F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9543402 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature