Commonly addressed questions among those that could be mapped to the MIND reference framework (blue), and those that could not (green)
| Question | Number of frameworks addressing question |
| App origin/app functionality: Where does the app come from/who is the app developer? | 26 |
| App origin/app functionality: How much does the app cost? | 16 |
| App origin/app functionality: Does the app have at least one accessibility feature? | 11 |
| App origin/app functionality: Is the app available on multiple platforms? | 9 |
| App origin/app functionality: Has the app been updated recently/when was the last update? | 9 |
| App origin/app functionality: How many downloads does the app have/how many reviews? | 9 |
| App origin/app functionality: Does the app work offline? | 7 |
| Privacy/security: Is there a privacy policy? | 20 |
| Privacy/security: Does the app declare data use and purpose? | 18 |
| Privacy/security: Does the app report security measures in place? | 25 |
| Privacy/security: Does the app claim to meet HIPAA (or an analogous health data protection regulation)? | 10 |
| Evidence/clinical foundation: Is the app content well-written, correct and relevant? | 25 |
| Evidence/clinical foundation: Does the app do what it claims? | 18 |
| Evidence/clinical foundation: Is the app patient facing? | 28 |
| Evidence/clinical foundation: Is there evidence of the app’s efficacy? | 27 |
| Features/engagement style: Is the app collaborative with a provider? | 8 |
| Features/engagement style: Does the app offer gamification? | 4 |
| Interoperability/data sharing: Can you email or export your data? | 10 |
| Is the app easy to use? | 18 |
| Is the app visually appealing? | 10 |
| Is the app age appropriate? | 4 |
| Does the app allow for customisation and/or personalisation? | 7 |
| Was the app developed in collaborated with target users? | 4 |
| Is there a manual or set of instructions for the app? | 8 |
| Is there any advertising within the app? | 9 |
| Risk/benefit analysis | 2 |
| Speed of functionality | 5 |
| Is there a way to contact the developer with questions or concerns? | 6 |
HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; MIND, Mhealth Index and Navigation Database.