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mHealth apps refer to wearable devices and health tracking apps that use mobile technology to monitor and share health information. These apps include clinical and diagnostic apps, remote monitoring apps, healthy-living apps, clinical reference apps, and productivity apps, and they are used by healthcare providers to collect clinical and community data.
In the field of mobile health (mHealth) apps, various types are available, including those for disease and treatment management, wellness management, and others. Disease and treatment management apps enable users to manage diseases conveniently through smartphones, offering primary care from home. Examples include the mobile MIM radiology app. Wellness management apps provide wellness information and are divided into connected medical devices such as heart rate meters, wearable fitness sensor devices, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and others used to check body temperatures and insulin levels. mHealth apps have diverse applications such as monitoring services, fitness solutions, diagnostic services, treatment services, medication tracking, diet, and nutrition. They are used by physicians, patients, insurance companies, research centers, pharmacies, biopharmaceutical companies, government, tech companies, and others, including telemedicine apps and administration apps.
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The mhealth apps market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $67.4 billion in 2024 to $82.98 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to data security & privacy measures, rising healthcare costs, shift in patient engagement, healthcare provider adoption, chronic disease management.
The mhealth apps market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $211.62 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to user privacy & security concerns, healthcare policy changes, consumer behavior shifts, integration with wearable devices, telemedicine expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include gamification and engagement, preventive healthcare solutions, healthcare accessibility, behavioral health and mental wellness, wearable device integration.
The rising publicity of mHealth applications, owing to their growing benefits in improving patient disease management, is expected to drive the growth of the mHealth apps market. As more people adopt health apps, their popularity continues to surge, providing numerous advantages for monitoring patient health conditions. For example, according to Business of Apps, a UK-based B2B media and information platform for the global app industry, health app downloads rose from 367 million in 2022 to 375 million in 2023. Thus, the increasing attention on mHealth applications, due to their positive impact on patient care, is propelling the growth of the mHealth app market.
The growing adoption of telemedicine is anticipated to boost the mHealth Apps market in the near future. Telemedicine refers to the provision of healthcare services through digital communication technologies, enabling patients to consult healthcare providers remotely. The rise of e-medicine is largely driven by the demand for convenient and accessible healthcare options, a trend that was particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine enhances the mHealth apps market by integrating remote healthcare services, allowing users to consult with doctors and manage their health easily via mobile devices. For instance, according to Telehealth.HHS.gov, a US government information provider, telehealth usage in Q4 2023 reached approximately 21,883,731 users, marking an increase of 2,783,159 users or a 13% rise compared to the previous quarter. Consequently, the increasing adoption of telemedicine is fueling the growth of the mHealth app market.
The mHealth apps market is significantly influenced by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G technology. AI, representing machine-based learning, reasoning, and self-correction, is integrating with 5G to enhance user experiences. The progress in AI and 5G is unveiling new prospects for service providers, particularly in revolutionizing customer service, addressing challenges, and simplifying network complexities. Companies are actively launching AI-driven platforms aimed at elevating customer experiences. For instance, in October 2023, Google LLC, a US-based technology giant, introduced AI-powered search capabilities tailored for healthcare professionals. This innovative tool facilitates streamlined access to clinical information by enabling clinicians to efficiently retrieve accurate data from diverse medical records such as clinical notes, scanned documents, and electronic health records. Consolidating this information into a unified platform, accessible through Google's Vertex AI Search platform, aims to save valuable time for healthcare workers, enhance information retrieval efficiency, and has undergone testing with esteemed organizations such as Mayo Clinic, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Highmark Health. This initiative showcases the transformative impact of AI and 5G integration in optimizing healthcare information access and workflow efficiency for professionals in the industry.
Key players in the mHealth Apps market are prioritizing strategic collaborations to deliver dependable services to customers. Strategic collaboration entails a mutually advantageous partnership among independent entities working together to achieve shared goals aligned with their individual strategic objectives. For instance, in October 2023, Cedars-Sinai, a non-profit medical center based in the US, announced a collaboration with K Health, a primary care company also based in the US. Through this collaboration, Cedars-Sinai partnered with the digital primary care startup K Health to launch a new mobile app called Cedars-Sinai Connect, aimed at offering convenient virtual care services to both new and existing patients in California. Leveraging K Health's technology, the app provides 24/7 access to virtual care providers for urgent issues, facilitates same-day primary care appointments, and seamlessly integrates with Cedars-Sinai's health record system. Using AI-driven chat features, the app simplifies the intake process, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care while improving access to high-quality medical services.
In June 2024, NeuroFlow, a US-based provider of behavioral health technology, acquired Owl for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen NeuroFlow's ability to offer integrated mental health solutions. Owl specializes in creating software solutions and digital tools in the mental health space.
Major companies operating in the mhealth apps market include Apple Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Sony Corporation, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Sanofi, Orange S.A., Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Abbott Laboratories, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Philips Healthcare, Livongo Health Inc., Azumio Inc., Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc., Omron Healthcare Inc., BioTelemetry Inc., Withings S.A., AliveCor Inc., iHealth Labs Inc., Agamatrix Inc., Ovia Health Inc., Nutrimedy Inc., Dr. Pad S.r.l., Diversinet Corporation
North America was the largest region in the mHealth apps market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in mHealth apps market share. The regions covered in the mhealth apps market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the mhealth apps market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The mHealth apps market includes revenues earned by entities by clinical and diagnostic apps, remote monitoring apps, productivity apps, reminder apps, text and video communication apps, prescription apps, and mental health apps. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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