From: Smartphone apps for calculating insulin dose: a systematic assessment
Number by platform (%) | ||
---|---|---|
Android (n = 21) | iOS (n = 25) | |
App type | ||
Standalone calculator | 6 (29%) | 11 (44%) |
Diary with integrated calculator | 14 (67%) | 13 (52%) |
Other* | 1 (5%) | 1 (4%) |
Region of origin | ||
Europe | 11 (52%) | 12 (48%) |
North America | 6 (29%) | 8 (32%) |
Asia and Australasia | 4 (19%) | 5 (20%) |
Cost | ||
Free | 9 (43%) | 10 (40%) |
Paid for | 12 (57%) | 15 (60%) |
Releases | ||
Updated during study period | 5 (24%) | 12 (48%) |
Updated in 12 months prior | 13 (62%) | 16 (64%) |
Still available at close of study | 20 (95%) | 22 (88%) |
Self-management features | ||
Food database | 3 (14%) | 5 (20%) |
Data sharing | 11 (52%) | 8 (32%) |
Reminders | 3 (14%) | 3 (12%) |
Other features | ||
Clinical disclaimer | 11 (52%) | 16 (64%) |
Accreditation | 1 (5%) | 2 (7%) |
In-app help | 12 (57%) | 13 (52%) |
Support contact | 10 (48%) | 16 (64%) |