Table 1 Average response to acceptability and feasibility items (n = 10)

Overall, the App Referral Service motivated me to do more physical activity

Overall, the service has helped me feel more confident that I can engage in regular physical activity over the next 3 months

I found the duration of the service (1 week) suitable

Overall, the App Referral Service met my expectations

I would recommend the App Referral Service to other cancer survivors

I think an App Referral Service will be helpful for cancer survivors upon completion of primary curative treatment to improve their physical activity

 I found the physical activity information provided to me in the face to face sessions useful

 I found the physical activity information provided to me in the face to face relevant to be personally

 The questions used to assess my app needs and preferences in the first session were appropriate

 The interviews were of an appropriate duration (45 min – 1 h)

 The explanation and guidance given for the app was appropriate

 The location for the interviews was convenient for me

 The mid-way phone call/email helped to keep me accountable

 The mid-way phone call/email helped to keep me motivated

 The app I was recommended is well suited to me preferences and needs

 The app I was recommended is helping me to meet my personal physical activity goals

 I found the app enjoyable to use

 I plan to continue using the app to improve my physical activity

 The app I was recommended met my expectations

 I found the app I was recommended easy to use

 I have been actively using the app to try and improve my participation in physical activity

 The type of exercises (e.g. walking, strength exercises, yoga, running, etc.) recommended to me through the app were well matched to my activity preferences

 I found it helpful that the app was recommended according to my preferences