According to the latest data released by NHS Digital, almost half of adults in England have access to digital healthcare.
Thanks to its affordability and clinical value, digital healthcare in the UK is being adopted on a larger scale than ever before.
What makes it even more suitable to fit into the healthcare ecosystem is the mobile apps which act as the most accessible healthcare tool.
The use cases of these apps are so advanced that they are now not only solving real-life healthcare problems but also generating very big revenue.
So, in this blog, we will explain our healthcare app development service in the UK and how we can help you build different healthcare apps for your practice and startup.
Some Important Statistics about Healthcare Apps in the UK
Sharing a few real numbers with the pure intention of making you realize the market scope and market size.
- One in every three UK patients prefers to consult a GP online rather than visit a GP in person – Mobiquity Survey
- 56% of the UK patients plan to use a mobile app again after using it once – Mobiquity Survey
- Device compatibility issues are the most reported problem by users using mobile apps – Mobiquity Survey
- 28% of UK patients considered mobile app privacy – Mobiquity Survey
- Within 3 months of the COVID-19, 32 pandemic-specific apps were launched targeting the UK market – The Lancet
- The fitness app category is the most popular healthcare app segment followed by fitness trackers, medication reminders, nutrition, and symptom checker apps – Statista
- Almost 28% of the healthcare apps are aiming to solve wellness and healthcare challenges around mental health and behavioral disorders.
Top-Rated and Most Popular Healthcare Apps in the UK
Before you jump into healthcare app development in the UK to build your own healthcare app, you must study these apps to understand what they are doing uniquely.
1. Patient Access
An app to book virtual or in-person meetings with GPs.
Also, to order medications online with a few clicks only.
On the Apple App Store, it has a rating of 4.8.
2. Pregnancy + | Tracker App
An app to track the entire pregnancy cycle and receive expert help, tips, and educational resources.
The best part of this app is that it lets users explore a baby’s movement with the 3D interactive model.
On the Apple App Store, it has a rating of 4.8.
3. MDacne: Custom Acne Treatment
It is a unique app.
All a user needs to do is take a selfie and upload it.
The app analyzes it and presents a skin report.
Based on the skin report, it then suggests a customized treatment kit. On the Apple App Store, the app has a rating of 4.6.
4. Livi – See a Doctor by Video
Livi is a full-fledged telemedicine app that supports services like seeing a doctor online, same-day prescriptions, and specialist referrals.
On the Apple App Store, it has a rating of 4.9.
5. Babylon
It is one of the oldest and most popular healthcare apps in the UK.
Works as a complete virtual care solution, it enables users to receive 360-degree care without leaving home.
It is also equipped with a symptom checker app module.
On the Apple App Store, it has a rating of 4.8.
What are the Current Trends seen in the Healthcare App Development Industry of the UK?
If you’re considering building an app like Babylon or anything similar in the UK in 2024, you must have an understanding of what is currently cooking in the real market.
Following are the top 3 trends currently driving the entire healthcare ecosystem of the UK.
1. AI-Based Healthcare Delivery
Many used to doubt the care quality and consistency of the care provided by the mobile app as compared to in-person care.
So, to prove them wrong and achieve care standards, healthcare tech experts and healthcare entrepreneurs have adopted AI and machine learning technologies on a very large scale.
Using these game-changing technologies, they have successfully added clinical value, accuracy, and human-like capabilities to healthcare apps.
This resulted in more personalized care delivery even through mobile apps.
As of now, almost every healthcare app is leveraging AI and machine learning technologies to serve users with the things that matter to them with superb clinical standards.
2. Healthcare Super Apps
Surviving the current state of the healthcare market with only one revenue stream is almost impossible for all healthcare startups.
Thus, they switch to a very well-known strategy of upgrading their mobile or web apps to super apps.
A super app delivers multiple services through the same app.
Due to multiple services, healthcare startups can seize more opportunities, build a larger user base, generate more revenue streams, and eventually end up making more profit.
One example of a healthcare super app is an app that offers virtual care, online pharmacy, healthcare eCommerce, mental health, and even remote patient monitoring services from the same app.
3. Smart Wearable
All modern-age healthcare startups are not only focusing on software (mobile/web apps), but they are also focusing on hardware (healthcare wearable devices).
Because, to achieve ultimate clinical value, measuring vital body signs is important and it is easily possible with IoT-enabled wearable devices.
Two more advantages of launching a mobile app with integrated smart wearables are real-time care and more revenue in the form of subscription fees.
The following are some of the most popular smart wearables among users.
Types of Healthcare Apps that Are Most Likely to Succeed in the Post-Pandemic Healthcare Industry
The pandemic has completely revolutionized the healthcare industry with many healthcare apps that are now able to generate millions which would never be possible without the fuel provided by the pandemic.
With that said, the following is the list of healthcare apps that our business analysts believe will surely dominate the healthcare market.
Native vs Cross-Platform vs MVP vs PWA vs Clone Healthcare App: Decide Rationally
You do have several options when it comes to the healthcare app development platform.
The reason it matters the most to decide rationally is that it defines the user experience and your healthcare app development budget.
So, let us explain to you each of what you are most confused about in between.
Explore Our 17-Step Healthcare App Development Process We Follow Every Time Client Wants Something Epic
How Can We Help You Stand Out Your Healthcare Product Among 350,000 Healthcare Apps on the App Store?
We are an Ontario-based healthcare-focused IT company.
And we have a rare combination of 3E – experts, expertise, and experience!
Those are the only three things we leverage to make your healthcare product stand out.
Today, we’re extremely thrilled to join you on your health tech journey in the UK as healthcare tech, business, and compliance experts to make things easy, valuable, and profitable for you.
