Table 2.

How the Canadian framework maps onto 6 domains commonly used by researchers to evaluate the app quality.

Six domains	Canadian framework guiding principles	Canadian framework criteria
Scientific or clinical basis	Evidence based Human research consistent with ethical norms	Clinical criteria Meaningful inclusion
Functionality	Allows for development and continual improvement	Functionality Supported platforms Interoperability
Usability	Gender responsive Culturally appropriate User centered	Usability User inclusion
Accountability	Risk based Open, transparent, and fair	Transparency of information security Information security Developer transparency Funding transparency
Impact	Internationally aligned	Effectiveness App price
Popularity	N/Aa	User desirability Audience

^aN/A: not applicable.