Mobile applications for people with diabetes published between 2010 and 2015

The use of mobile diabetes self-management applications (apps) is rising. However, current reviews mainly focus on clinically relevant features, and very little on those that affect a user's perception. This review highlights recent developments of these systems, coupled with user perceptions, public presence and availability. After including novel review criteria, we found that most apps have a comprehensive range of features and received good scores from public reviewers. However, the visibility of apps in social media or press is scarce, and few systems are recommended by medical specialists. While we noticed that certified systems are more desired, very few obtained certification or regulatory approval. We foresee that these criteria will be influential in user perceptions and ultimate success of future systems.