MaskFit AR 17+

Disappointed

I was so enthused by the knowledge of such an app, but I am highly disappointed in the lack of essential questions in determining an appropriate mask. For example, I am a side sleeper, and due to significant back injuries, there is no alternative for me. Nor is side sleeping even an option in MaskFit AR‘s questionnaire. I also sleep with my mouth open, and that, too, is not possible to modify. These two issues are significantly important in choosing an appropriate mask, and I am stunned that they are not even listed as possibilities to select. One question asks a patient’s preferred sleep position, and the only three choices are a) restless (!!!), b) prone, c) back. Side sleeping is not even listed as a possibility, but should always be considered in determining an appropriate mask. I am certain that no one would choose restless as a sleeping position, and prone is questionable/non-descriptive as an option as well. Alas, i gleaned absolutely no help whatsoever from this app. What a brilliant idea, but definitely needs to be better developed, as the potential with the artificial intelligence seems quite significant. Thank you.

Developer Response ,

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate everyone's input to enable us to keep improving.
We confirm that side sleeping option is available on the application questionnaire. Not sure why it is not showing on your device. Could you please help fixing this issue by sending your device type and OS version to info@ar-medical.com?

Our questionnaire was developed though a collaboration between experienced sleep specialists, clinicians, and therapists. The reason why the question "Are you a mouth breather?" is not part of our assessment is because most people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea are mouth breathers when untreated because they are struggling to breathe at night. The natural response to shortness of breath is to mouth breathe, however, once the sleep apnea is treated through CPAP then the majority of individuals return to nasal breathing. People are obligate nose breathers unless if they are anatomically, physiologically, or medically compromised with breathing. This is why our questionnaire was developed in this manner. Thank you again. The MaskFit AR Team

Excellent App

As the Board certified medical Director of an AASM Accredited Sleep Center and Registered Polysomnographic Technologist I recommend this app. Mask selection and fitting is now more accurate than with manufacturers provided mask templates. Guessing is no longer part of the process. The app has been updated periodically and is accurate and user friendly.

Developer Response ,

Thank you for the positive comment!

Not ready for prime time...

It is concerning when an app, particularly one without a reputation, requires users to sign up before trying it out.

While it is possible to create an account with a disposable email, the issue is that users should have the option to bypass the sign-up process. With biometric security, creating an account should be optional and can lead to security breaches or problems. This is something that Cox needs to be address. Furthermore, we shouldn’t be alpha or beta testers.

Users should have option to opt-out of the sign up process but even folks in Switzerland don't care much about privacy or the vulnerable are taken advantage by hype.

Additionally, who really knows what background data the app harvests.

The concept is good but not the app or tech at this time. I'll stay with the traditional method of trying different masks at a sleep clinic or ordering from online stores that offer free returns and full refunds (not store credits).

Finally, this app isn't available on the other platform for tablets.