<![CDATA[The increasing of the number of elderlies in Indonesia is a demographic bonus that needs an attention both their health and well-being. Physiological limitations and spaces do not make this age group unable to receive any information about their health. With the advancement of technology, they also can access information and communication technology facilities such as applications on android devices. This led to the development of applications for elderly health in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to screen the number of android-based elderly applications in Indonesia, knowing the characteristics of android-based elderly applications, and the quality of applications. This study used descriptive methods through screening and analysis of android-based elderly applications in Indonesia in Play Store® during February to March 2022. Screening is conducted using the keywords "elderly", AND "elderly" followed by application assessment using the MARS (Mobile App Rating Scale) tool. Based on the screening it obtained 9 android-based applications about the elderly with an average score of application quality is in the range of 3.0 (Acceptable) to 4.32 (Good). Some apps have poor engagement and functionality. Aesthetically and the aspects of information entered into the application are acceptable. The perceived impact of some applications on awareness, user knowledge, attitudes, intentions to change, search for help and the possibility of actual changes in the health behavior of the elderly is still lacking so improvements are needed to be made to the content / material entered. It is important to research elderly apps developed for iOS device users.]]>
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