Background Apps & Process List

Close apps that may be running in the background on your device.
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"Background Apps & Process List" is a useful Android app that allows users to force close apps running in the background, improving device performance. It lists both user and system apps, enabling batch closing of multiple apps. The app offers an option to run at startup and allows users to switch the layout as per their preference. Compatible with Android phones, tablets, and Android TVs, this app ensures you can manage background processes effectively while reminding users to be cautious when stopping system apps.
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Downloads:
498,890+ 737
Version:
1.3G22i (Last updated: 2025-04-01)
Version code:
47
Creation date:
2018-10-07
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Size:
2.17M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
9 hours ago

Ranking

# 88,674 ▲ 105
Other rankings
#2 in process keyword 14 ▼ 1

User reviews

Pros
  • Easy to use and intuitive
  • Effectively lists all running apps
  • Helps free up RAM and improve device performance
  • Useful for managing background processes
  • Can improve battery life by closing unnecessary apps
Cons
  • Frequent and intrusive ads, including unskippable full-screen ads
  • New UI is cluttered compared to older versions
  • App doesn't effectively close processes; just leads to system settings
  • Some users report bugs and inefficiency in app performance
  • Ongoing update issues causing functionality problems
Most mentioned
  • Intrusive ads affecting usability
  • Ineffective app closing functionality
  • Cluttered new UI compared to older versions
  • Frequent update issues
  • General effectiveness in managing background applications
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Very intuitive and useful! Great app!
by Colonial Frank, 2025-01-26
App lists every app on your phone and says they are ALL running in background. Sheesh.
by Brian Wilson, 2024-11-17
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