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We compared the impact on HIV self-management of (1) a link group, which received access to information via mobile link, and (2) an app group, which used a mobile app enabling information exploration and self-recording of health outcomes, including medication adherence, symptoms, mental health score, and sexual safety.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n A 2-arm, prospective, randomized clinical trial was conducted, involving 83 people living with HIV aged 19 years or older, who were assigned to the app group (n=42) or link group (n=41). The primary outcome was self-reported self-efficacy for HIV management (HIV-SE), which comprised 6 domains: managing depression or mood, medication, symptoms, and fatigue; communicating with health care providers; and getting support or help. A paired\n t<\/jats:italic>\n test and generalized estimating equation were used to analyze the outcomes at baseline, 4 weeks postintervention, and 8 weeks after an additional 4-week voluntary use period.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Both groups demonstrated improvements in total HIV-SE scores at 4 weeks compared with baseline. All domain scores improved in the app group, with a significant increase in total HIV-SE and managing fatigue. The link group significantly improved in managing depression or mood, fatigue, and getting support or help domains. The generalized estimating equation analysis indicated that, compared with the link group, the app group had significant group-by-time interaction with a positive effect on managing symptoms at 4 weeks (\u03b2=0.635, 95% CI 0.023 to 1.247;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.04) but a negative effect on managing depression or mood at 8 weeks (\u03b2=\u22120.824, 95% CI \u22121.448 to \u22120.200;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.01). Only 9.5% (4\/42) of app group participants maintained daily visits during the voluntary use period of 4 to 8 weeks.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Both types of informational mHealth interventions, through mobile apps or link access, contributed to improving HIV-SE. Delivering information via direct text message links could be suitable for individuals who are hesitant to use HIV-related apps. While mobile apps promote self-monitoring and symptom management through self-recording and reflection, strategies are needed to sustain long-term app engagement. 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