Long Covid Apps Rating Schema and Results

Long Covid app rating scheme Scale: 1) Meo Health Standard deviation 2) Responsu m for Long Covid Standard deviation 3) Freeme Standard deviation 4) Long Covid Companion Standard deviation 5) ME/CFS Pacing Standard deviation 6) Welltory Standard deviation 7) Flow Standard deviation 8) Inselhealt h Cofit Standard deviation 9) PEM Diary Standard deviation 10) Bearable Standard deviation 3 = yes / fulfilled / applies 2 = partially fulfilled / applies to a limited extent 1 = no / not fulfilled / not applicable Usability 10.4 10.0 11.7 11.3 11.0 7.7 10.3 11.3 10.3 10.3 10.0 1 The app is easy to use – even without instructions. 3.0 0.58 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 1.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 2.7 0.58 2.7 0.58 2.3 0.58 2.3 0.58 2 Content and functions are logically and clearly structured. 2.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 2.0 0.00 1.7 0.58 2.3 0.58 3.0 0.00 2.0 0.00 2.7 0.58 2.0 0.00 3 The icons and labels are understandable and selfexplanatory. 2.5 0.58 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 3.0 0.00 2.7 0.58 2.7 0.58 2.3 0.58 3.0 0.00 4 The app runs smoothly – without frequent errors or crashes. 2.5 0.58 2.7 0.58 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 2.7 0.58 2.7 0.58 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 2.7 0.58 Accessibility 7.7 7.5 8.0 10.0 9.0 6.3 8.0 8.0 6.0 6.0 7.7 5 The app is fully accessible with screen readers (VoiceOver / TalkBack). 2.0 0.00 2.0 0.00 2.0 1.00 2.0 0.00 1.3 0.58 1.3 0.58 1.7 0.58 1.0 0.00 1.3 0.58 1.3 0.58 6 Texts and content are easy to read (contrast, font size, simple language). 2.0 0.00 2.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 2.0 0.00 2.0 1.00 2.7 0.58 2.7 0.58 1.7 0.58 2.0 0.00 1.7 0.58 7 The app offers customisation options (e.g. font size, contrast, dark mode). 1.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 2.7 0.58 2.7 0.58 1.3 0.58 1.0 0.00 1.3 0.58 1.3 0.58 1.7 0.58 2.7 0.58 8 Content is also offered in alternative formats (text, image, audio). 2.5 0.58 1.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 2.3 1.15 1.7 0.58 3.0 0.00 2.3 1.15 2.0 1.00 1.0 0.00 2.0 1.00 Data protection & transparency 8.6 8.5 8.7 8.7 8.3 6.7 7.0 9.0 11.3 9.0 8.7 9 A comprehensible privacy policy is easy to find in the app. 3.0 0.00 2.7 0.58 2.7 0.58 2.3 0.58 1.0 0.00 2.7 0.58 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 2.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 10 The app can be used without registration or providing personal data. 1.0 0.00 1.0 0.00 1.0 0.00 1.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 1.0 0.00 1.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 1.3 0.58 11 The app provides transparent information about what data is collected and how it is used. 2.5 0.58 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 1.0 0.00 2.0 1.00 3.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 1.7 0.58 2.0 0.00 12 Data processing complies with fundamental data protection principles (e.g. purpose limitation, data minimisation). 2.0 0.00 2.0 0.00 2.0 0.00 2.7 0.58 1.7 0.58 1.3 0.58 2.0 1.00 3.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 3.0 0.00 Everyday practicality & usefulness 9.0 10.0 8.3 10.7 8.7 7.7 8.3 10.0 8.3 10.7 7.3 13 The app specifically addresses a specific problem associated with Long Covid. 2.5 0.58 2.3 1.15 2.7 0.58 2.3 0.58 3.0 0.00 1.0 0.00 2.0 1.00 2.0 1.00 3.0 0.00 1.7 0.58 14 The app is easy to use even when exhausted or cognitively overwhelmed. 2.0 0.58 1.3 0.58 2.7 0.58 2.0 0.00 1.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 2.7 0.58 1.3 0.58 1.7 0.58 1.7 0.58 15 The app can be easily integrated into everyday life without being overwhelming. 2.5 0.58 2.7 0.58 2.3 0.58 2.0 0.00 2.0 0.00 2.7 0.58 2.3 0.58 2.7 0.58 3.0 0.00 2.7 0.58 16 The content is based on reliable sources and expert knowledge. 3.0 0.00 2.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 1.7 0.58 2.3 1.15 3.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 3.0 0.00 1.3 0.58 Overall impression & rating 6.0 5.5 6.7 4.7 7.0 5.3 5.7 6.0 6.7 6.7 5.3 17 The app is free of intrusive advertising, paywalls or misleading offers. 1.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 1.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 1.3 0.58 1.7 0.58 3.0 0.00 3.0 0.00 1.0 0.00 18 The app motivates repeated use and offers longterm benefits. 3.0 0.00 2.0 0.00 2.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 1.3 0.58 2.3 0.58 2.3 0.58 1.7 0.58 2.0 0.00 2.3 0.58 19 I would recommend the app to others affected. 1.5 0.58 1.7 1.15 1.7 0.58 1.7 0.58 1.0 0.00 2.0 1.00 2.0 1.00 2.0 1.00 1.7 0.58 2.0 0.00 Total score 41.5 43.3 45.3 44.0 33.7 39.3 44.3 42.7 42.7 39.0 Total rank 741 310 82559 Score rater 1 44 44 45 46 34 40 45 46 45 38 Score rater 2 39 42 46 42 30 40 42 38 39 37 Score rater 3 41 44 45 44 37 38 46 44 44 42 Rank rater 1 663 110 83139 Rank rater 2 621 210 52869 Rank rater 3 832 310 91337 iOS Android 15.10.2025. Bern University of Applied Sciences, Institute Patient-centered Digital Health, Biel, Switzerland