Exploratory comparative review of wearable-based versus app-based behavioral monitoring tools: evidence synthesis and hypothesis generation

Key Points

• This review aims to compare wearable-based monitoring tools with app-based tools in behavioral tracking.
• Conducted a comparative review of existing literature on wearable and app-based tools.
• Synthesized evidence gathered from multiple studies.
• Identified gaps in direct comparative evidence.
• Limited direct comparative evidence between wearable and app-based monitoring tools.
• Findings indicate the need for hypothesis generation rather than confirmation.
• Future recommendations emphasize conducting head-to-head trials.