Do popular apps have issues regarding energy efficiency?
1Department of Computer Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkiye.
Peerj. Computer Science
|March 4, 2024
Summary
Popular mobile apps, despite high ratings, frequently exhibit energy consumption issues. User reviews reveal widespread concern over app energy usage, highlighting the need for developers to prioritize energy efficiency for improved user satisfaction and app success.
Area of Science:
- Mobile Computing
- Software Engineering
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Mobile applications are integral to daily life, serving diverse user needs.
- User reviews and ratings significantly influence app adoption and perception.
- Limited mobile device battery life makes app energy efficiency a critical user concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate energy consumption issues in popular mobile apps.
- To analyze user reviews for insights into app energy efficiency concerns.
- To determine if highly-rated apps are less prone to energy consumption problems.
Main Methods:
- Collected user reviews from 32 popular apps across 16 categories.
- Filtered 14,064 reviews to identify 8,007 specifically addressing energy consumption.
- Analyzed user feedback to assess the prevalence of energy-related complaints.
Main Results:
- All 32 studied popular apps demonstrated energy consumption issues.
- User reviews confirmed significant user concern regarding app energy usage.
- The frequency of issues varied, but all apps had related complaints.
Conclusions:
- Popular apps are not immune to energy efficiency problems.
- Addressing user concerns about app energy consumption is crucial for developers.
- Improving app energy efficiency can enhance user satisfaction and app success.
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