Table 3. Functional characteristics of the app.
| Functional characteristics | No. of apps (N=210) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Educational information | 75 | 35.71 |
| Reminders | ||
| BP check reminders | 31 | 14.76 |
| Medication reminders | 29 | 13.81 |
| Logging/recording | ||
| BP log/record | 154 | 73.33 |
| Record of other health parameters (cholesterol, blood count etc.) | 76 | 36.19 |
| Lifestyle management | ||
| Diet | 20 | 9.52 |
| Stress | 4 | 1.90 |
| Alcohol and smoking restriction | 1 | 0.48 |
| Physical activity/exercise video or tutorials | 8 | 3.81 |
| Calculators | ||
| BMI calculator | 7 | 3.33 |
| Goal setting | 3 | 1.43 |
BP, blood pressure; BMI, body mass index.