Table 1.
Descriptive statistics of the main characteristics of the genetics/genomics apps
| Characteristic | Category | n/Mean (SD) | %/Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of developer | App created by commercial/private companies or individuals | 49 | 55.7% |
| App created by universities or hospitals | 12 | 13.6% | |
| App created by non-governmental organizations | 3 | 3.4% | |
| App created by government | 2 | 2.3% | |
| App created by professional organizations | 2 | 2.3% | |
| Insufficient information/not mentioned presented in the app content/unknown | 20 | 22.7% | |
| Operating system | iPad | 57 | 64.8% |
| iPhone | 52 | 59.1% | |
| Android | 47 | 53.4% | |
| App feature(s) | Reference/resource | 84 | 95.5% |
| Clinical tool | 16 | 18.2% | |
| Gaming | 11 | 12.5% | |
| Lifestyle change recommendations | 8 | 9.1% | |
| Provision of genetic test results | 6 | 6.8% | |
| Quizzing | 6 | 6.8% | |
| Technical aspects of app | Needing web access to function | 85 | 96.6% |
| Permitting password protection | 22 | 25.0% | |
| Allowing sharing on Facebook/Twitter/having an app community | 16 | 18.2% | |
| Focus on specific disease | Yes | 20 | 22.7% |
| No | 68 | 78.5% | |
| Target audience(s) | Health professional students | 76 | 86.4% |
| Health professionals/researchers/medical professionals | 49 | 55.7% | |
| General population | 31 | 35.2% | |
| Patients | 9 | 10.2% | |
| Parents | 2 | 2.3% | |
| Customer ratinga | 4.0 (0.5) | 3.0–5.0 | |
| Cost | $2.18 (7.85) | $0–$49.99 |
aOnly 54 apps (61.4%) had customer ratings