Table 6.
Overall app scores and ratings of quality, perceived impact on diet and mental health to improve IBD outcomes, and comprehensiveness of relevant app features.
| App name | MARS quality score | Perceived impact on diet to improve IBD outcomes | Perceived impact on mental health to improve IBD outcomes | Comprehensiveness of relevant app features | Overall app score (Total sum) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LyfeMD | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 15.5 |
| My IBD care: Crohn’s and Colitis | 4.2 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 12.8 |
| MyGut | 3.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 9.8 |
| Colitis diarya | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 9.0 |
| Crohn’s diarya | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 9.0 |
| IBD fighter | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 8.9 |
aUsed the same platform by the same developer, but with different titles.
Abbreviations: IBD, inflammatory bowel disease; MARS, mobile application rating scale.