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Apple Research

Apple Research

by Apple Inc.

1.6K ratings
128 reviews
💪 Health & Fitness
🏥 Medical
Free

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Released
November 13, 2019
Updated
October 15, 2026

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Apple Inc.
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Contribute to groundbreaking health research by participating in studies using your Apple Watch and iPhone. Gain insights into your health and help advance medical science and Apple's health technologies. Choose which data to share and manage your contributions.

✓Join health research studies
✓Learn about research partners and goals
✓Understand study expectations
✓Enroll by providing consent
✓Choose and manage data sharing
✓Perform study-related tasks
✓Access Apple Health data
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What users say about Apple Research

Reviews of Apple Research are mixed: the Health & Fitness app is rated 4.2/5 from 1.6K App Store ratings. What users like most: frictionless participation, excellent data collector. Top complaints: privacy concerns, buggy app. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Frictionless participation
  • 🚀Excellent data collector
  • 💡Great concept
  • 🌟Behind you 100%
  • 👍Love collaborative research

Negative things

  • 🔒Privacy concerns
  • 🐛Buggy app
  • 🔋High battery drain
  • 🚫Limited to Apple devices
  • 💰Lack of compensation
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What's New in Apple Research

8.0

October 15, 2026

This update includes bug fixes and improvements.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Unable to download

Was participating and now with newest phone I am
Unable to download the app to continue. And keep getting asked to participate. No way to get any help or support either.
KKimberlyCHC

Dennis Larson

Love your work
MDMy DogDisco

Broken for past 4-5 weeks

Despite the recent app update, this app is not working correctly (very un-Apple). Completed tasks do not delete from the ‘To-do’ queue.
PCPT & Customer

Neat

It’s nice to see Apple is showcasing what a neat app is like
Ddrbenmiles@nyc

Giving back

My father was dying of when in the Boston Globe I read of a MGH clinical trial. His doctor at the affiliated medical center in Peabody, MA. At my request his doctor Swartz was able to include dad. He lived short of two additional years.

Thus I wish to give back in appreciation for a Clinical Trial’s extension of my father’s life.
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Transferring studies to new device fails

Bug

Hearing test issues

Bug

Menstrual cycle survey crashes

Bug

Demographic info not editable

Bug

Quiet place detection not working

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Save progress in surveys

Feature

Ability to edit/review submitted data

Feature

Incentives for participation

Feature

Expand to non-Apple devices

Feature

More diverse study options

Feature

Ability to share data with medical providers

Feature

FAQ

What does the Apple Research app do?

The Apple Research app allows users to participate in various health research studies conducted in partnership with leading institutions. By using your Apple Watch and iPhone, you can contribute valuable data to advance scientific understanding in areas like women's health, general health, and hearing health.

What kind of studies are available?

Currently, studies include the Apple Women's Health Study focusing on menstrual cycles and related conditions, the Apple Health Study exploring various health interconnections, and the Apple Hearing Study investigating the impact of sound exposure on hearing, stress, and cardiac health.

Is there a cost to use the Apple Research app?

No, the Apple Research app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with participating in the research studies through this application.

What data does the app collect and how is it managed?

With your explicit permission, the app can securely access data you choose to share through the Apple Health app. You have control over which data is shared with which study and can review and manage your data contributions at any time.

Who can participate in these studies?

Eligibility for specific studies may vary. The app provides information about each study's goals and expectations, and you can determine if you are eligible to enroll by providing your consent within the application.