# CovidWatcher

> COVID-19 pandemic research tool for tracking health and resource needs. (iPhone/iPad app by Columbia University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covidwatcher/id1504295590 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Columbia University](https://appshunter.io/developer/405514802)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 12 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 48 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covidwatcher/id1504295590/reviews.md

## What is CovidWatcher?

Watching out for COVID means watching out for each other.

CovidWatcher is a research tool built by Columbia University. More information about CovidWatcher at covidwatcher.org

The information gathered through the app will help prepare cities, hospitals, and community organizations in their response to the pandemic. It will help identify the next COVID-19 hot spots or which resources are needed in which neighborhood.

Your answers contribute to insights we return through online, interactive maps that visualize in an anonymous and aggregated  way the pandemic’s evolution in different neighborhoods.

How this study works:
- You will be able to join the study after signing a consent form in the app.
- We will ask you to answer a few profile questions (for instance, your age, race and ethnicity).
- We will ask you to answer daily or weekly surveys about your health status, your emotional wellbeing, and a range of other aspects of your daily life, such as your employment status and resources you need access to.
- You can view online interactive dashboards that show the pandemic’s evolution through time at covidwatcher.org
- All information the app collects is kept private and secure. Answers to surveys are kept separate from any identifiable information.

Who is eligible to participate?
- Adults (individuals 18 years and older)

Who is running this study?
The study is a partnership at Columbia University between the Department of Biomedical Informatics, the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine, the Urban

## Key features

- Contribute to pandemic research
- Track health and wellbeing
- Identify community resource needs
- View interactive data maps
- Anonymous and aggregated data collection
- Daily or weekly surveys


## Frequently asked questions about CovidWatcher

### What is CovidWatcher used for?

CovidWatcher is a research tool developed by Columbia University to help track the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic. It collects data to identify potential hot spots and community resource needs, aiding in pandemic response planning.

### Who can participate in the CovidWatcher study?

The study is open to adults aged 18 years and older. Participants must sign a consent form within the app to join.

### How does CovidWatcher ensure privacy?

All information collected by CovidWatcher is kept private and secure. Survey answers are kept separate from any personally identifiable information to maintain anonymity and aggregation.

### What kind of information does CovidWatcher collect?

The app asks for profile questions such as age, race, and ethnicity. It also collects daily or weekly survey responses about health status, emotional wellbeing, employment status, and needed resources.

### Where can I see the data collected by CovidWatcher?

You can view online interactive dashboards that visualize the pandemic's evolution through time at covidwatcher.org. This data is presented in an anonymous and aggregated way.

### Is CovidWatcher available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, CovidWatcher is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information about Android availability is not specified.

### How often is CovidWatcher updated?

The latest version of CovidWatcher is 1.0.2, which was last updated on June 2, 2020. Further update frequency details are not provided.

### Does CovidWatcher have ads?

No, CovidWatcher does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2020-06-02

critical bug fix.

### 1.0.1 — 2020-04-25

user interface tweaks.

### 1.0 — 2020-04-10

No release notes.

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