Apple Research Reviews

by Pbwesihg

Why bother selling Apple products to other countries if you not able to accommodate. Why these studies only available for US citizens. I’ve been using Apple for over 3 years, but you still don’t have means to help us with anything related to Apple. All stores here in South Africa do not have the amount of service or help that I receive in US when servicing a phone or tablet. Please upgrade your services I feel left out.

by Perfect_pairing

Got a new iPhone 13 pro and my research app tries to transfer my data to the new phone and gets stuck every time. Sits at 60% for hours and never transfers. Have not been able to continue any of my research trails through AppleResearch due to this failure. And cannot reinstate as a new clinical trial patient due to the auto transfer that takes place when AppleResearch opens. These issues must be addressed and remedied. I cannot access any of my own data or my previous trial information. Please updated and fix!

by GabGri2016

None of the studies are open for non residents of the US. This is quite disappointing to see that study results will then be representative only for this part of the world. Many others would be interested to participate in research but also, and more importantly, to see how results vary depending on context factors (I.e exposure to pollution in Asian cities, exposure to less than optimal hygiene conditions, etc.) Hoping to see the research make other parts of the world visible soon.

by MamaMelia

Normally you get paid for your time participating in medical research just like the researchers are getting paid/funded for doing the research. I would suspect that anyone that’s telling you to make a multiple year commitment with no compensation is in support of you being taken advantage of for multiple years. They could at least provide the “supplies” for the participants, ie Apple watches with cellular but, they expect you to commit and pay. #RIDICULOUS

by Amandafarah

Well I downloaded this because I really believe that information can help people life somehow, but for my surprise two days after I answered the questions I received an email really specific about some of questions that I answered trying to sell me experimental medication for a thing that I didn’t even had heard before I answered those questions, so yeah it was exactly the same words from the questions, and actually it look like a spyware to me not even a real marketing, so to whom exactly they’re selling this, really? Terrible Idea, I will never do this again.

by Crazycooljoel

I’m an ultra runner and want to contribute to the heart and fitness studies. It says you need to record your workouts with an Apple Watch for the studies. Apple watches are activity trackers, not true fitness watches. My Garmin fitness watch is designed for athletes and adventurist (and other brands like Suunto) provide much better data than Apple watches, yet the wording sounds like I cannot contribute my data to the study. Why not let let us sync Strava, Garmin Connect, or another app’s heart data?

Minus 1 star for marketing bias.
Minus another star for not allowing non-Apple fitness watches to contribute data. Minus another star for no heart rate monitor strap support.

by Fix This Upgrade

I would have enjoyed participating in your research, however, your app will only work with an Apple Watch and NO other fitness tracking device. I understand Apple would like for us to use only their products. This interferes with true research and data collection. Please reconsider your stance, allowing other fitness devices that the Health App can work with would go a long way toward Medical Research...

by Oldpeeps Play 2

My iPhone also can't do most of studies without Apple Watch etc.. I bought beats flex from apple but they want the more expensive ones I don't own. I can only sign up for one research because yes I'm a woman but I no longer have cycles. My heart is bad And it claims to be reading the bpm right. Yet not once was I warned when it bottoms out or jumps super high. Just the scary numbers show, the warning doesn't work. I'm hard of hearing. That was also wrong. So I must agree right now it seems marketing is what these apps appear to be for. Not our actual health. When they upgrade, improve what they have going then and only then should you download any apps for your health. Read certificates etc,, it will shock you who's hands are in these also. Your your best advocate..apple please get it together and stop with the apple products only. I Iove some of your products, I also love others. Let us choose what to use and take the chances with them. Thankyou.. god bless everyone's health.

by 200 In1 App

More Health studies are needed on AppleResearch because not everyone has heart problems or is a woman or have hearing problems. The add on studies could be epilepsy/seizure, COVID 19, dizziness, and more needs to be added to the Research app. Because a lot of people have all of those health issues every day. Also changing the weekly questions and not make them be the exact same ones every week because that doesn’t help with the health.

by Kylie Huff

I put my date of birth cause I was going to do the data for menstrual cycle first because that’s really the only thing I could do. I’m 15, it said I’m to young. In the bio for that test it didn’t say a age requirement. All it said was I’d have to have had at least one period to take the test. I could change my age but I honk AppleResearch should allow you to participate in the tests even if you’re under age.

by Ai.mango

Yes I will be that person who calls out that there’s no incentive for participating. Apple is a billion dollar company but expect people to just provide free data. It can be as easy as early access to beta apps or Apple Cash.

I do like that the surveys are natively integrated which many other survey apps do not have. I haven’t gone through all the setup yet since I paused after realizing I was giving my data away for free.

I guess in a sense the data is more accurate because people are providing their info without any incentive right now.

by FastLiLPiggyzYt

Hello, I have a 40 mm Apple Watch series 6 and when i launch the Research app, and try to scroll, it will just bug out and not do anything. I have to reset my Apple Watch for my to be able to do anything.

by Bringcurrentsback

AppleResearch is crashing upon loading since 3-4 days ago. Restart phone does not help. Tried to go through app support but it is unnavigable. I’ve enjoyed contributing to the studies for many months now, but currently AppleResearch is unusable.

by Billy I Bob

I’ve been trying to work and help with a couple studies. And for some reason the Powerbeats pro earbuds don’t count as compatible your buds for the audio test. I don’t know why but they do work with Apple play and have in your volume adjustment and loudness detection like AirPods do and I know it works with Apple but for some reason it’s not working with AppleResearch.

by Sethfri

AppleResearch is very well made, but I wish there were more than 3 open studies! One is for women (I’m a man), and one is for Apple Watch users. So I’m only able to do one. Just wish I could be more helpful

by Fitness Pal Lover

As a scientific researcher myself I understand the importance of gathering data to help improve our technology and livelihoods. It takes 10 minutes of your day, not many days per month to contribute to the betterment of society. Knowing you are a data point that helps someone is worth 10 minutes! :) Apple’s involvement makes me proud to own Apple products!

by Kgeorge84

So many of the negative reviews are people complaining that they aren’t compensating for participating in studies.

1-No where does it say or imply that you will be compensated. Don’t get mad when you don’t get what was never promised to you.

2-No one is forcing you to participate. It’s a completely optional app. You download it if YOU want to participate in simple scientific studies.

If you make the choice to download an app and participate in studies that do not say or imply that you will be compensated you can’t be angry when you aren’t compensated!!

by 1kuzza1

I am very thrilled to be a part of something for the greater good as a whole. Data used in this way given with consent and with transparency allowing me the “user” to become ok with it. Research and development are essential in all areas. When it’s stolen or manipulated or so long that the user won’t even read is not right.

Thank you , that’s it

by EleKtroMeX

I just like to think that if I could help and contribute to medical science, it’s the least I could do in this thoroughly thought out way by using our devices. With that note though, I like to say that since I’ve been in this research app, my Apple Watch battery level has been draining significantly.

by Glow123123

I find this health App helps me help myself.
Twqhe recordings of my activity help scientist help future generations.
With any luck my family will be healthier for it.I hope more do this. It will give a window into patterns that we might not be able to see that we do yourselves .Great way to help health advances .

by ElizaBaez

Ok, so I'm enrolled in the hearing study. It wants me to take the tone test. I get to the find a quiet place screen, and AppleResearch refuses to let me continue. It's like voiceover is getting in its way. No, I can't try without voiceover. I'm completely blind, except for light. I'm about to report this elsewhere. How can I be in the hearing study if I can't take the test? I'm about to throw the whole thing out!

by Browandon

I’m already paying for an expensive phone and watch, then to participate in the studies offers no type of compensation. There’s lots of other apps that give rewards of some sort for collecting this data. Maybe offer ITunes gift cards for ongoing participation. I’m sure this information is very beneficial and in the long run making Apple lots of money. Shame on you Apple.

by Spaceman_spiff19

AppleResearch itself is fine, but whatever readings or data it’s pulling absolutely nukes my watch battery. The 5 already has bad battery life, but I was losing 10-12% battery per hour and would die mid-day.

I’m all for the research, but not at the expense of my watch dying halfway through my day. Once I pulled out of the studies, my watch battery drain went back to normal.

by LiquideFeline

Stopped sending me alerts and nothing I could do would reenable the alerts except deleting and reinstalling AppleResearch . After that it showed me as having never done any research studies event though I’ve sent months of data. 😢

by JLovre

I love the idea of AppleResearch . I love being able to help scientific research progress overall and with wearables. I’ve noticed a significant difference in my watch battery life before and after AppleResearch. That’s the only negative I have so far.

by Donndubhán

My iPhone knows that I’m a male and that I don’t have an Apple Watch. There’s no reason studies that require me to be female and/or have an Apple watch should be available to me.
So far, AppleResearch is disappointing for the simple fact that it won’t show me studies in which I can partake or contribute.

by Zook024

I was happy to participate in the heart study but I had to leave the study and remove AppleResearch after I realized it was an absolute battery hog on my S1 watch. Whereas I could comfortably get through two days on a single charge before, I was having to charge AT LEAST twice a day with the research app installed.

by Castflow87

I tried to fill in my profile but I was not able to type in my phone number in any way. It seems like it only accepts the American or European ways of writing phone numbers. For example Korean mobile numbers start with 0 and we write it like 010-xxxx-xxxx. Can somebody look into it?

by Fishpen0

It appears the hearing study doesn't recognize airpods pro as a valid device for the hearing tests.

by Poke493

I’m happy that AppleResearch makes it easier to join studies as opposed to ResearchKit apps in the past. Now more than one study can been in an app which is great!

by Mons090

I love that I can easily contribute to the advancement of medicine by using an app! The info for each study is detailed and clear, and I can’t wait to participate further! Highly recommend!

by Zero_zettabytes

All these people talking about incentives are selfish. You shouldn’t need to be paid to do good. Most of you don’t give to charity, and this is a way for you people to do so.