App Usage - Manage/Track Usage

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is App Usage?

App Usage is an app and device usage management tool that helps you monitor how you use your phone, understand your habits, and manage apps more effectively.

What information does App Usage track?

App Usage can track:

• App usage time

• How often you check your phone

• App open activity

• Notification history

• Battery usage

• App installation and uninstallation history

• App usage by location

How does App Usage track app usage time?

The app records how long each app is actively used while your screen is on. Due to Android system limitations, usage cannot be tracked when the screen is off.

What is App Usage History?

App Usage History shows how much time you spend on each app, including daily totals and average usage time. This helps you understand which apps you use most and identify apps you rarely use.

What is Check Phone History?

Check Phone History shows how many times you check your phone each day, displayed in either a bar chart or calendar view.

What is Activity History?

Activity History displays the exact times you open apps (such as messaging or email apps) in a timeline or calendar format.

What is Notification History?

Notification History shows how many notifications you receive each day and the time each app sends notifications.

What is Location History?

Location History displays which apps were used at specific locations. This feature requires location data to work, even when the app is closed or not actively in use.

Does App Usage track battery usage?

Yes. App Usage provides a battery usage graph to help you see how apps affect your device’s battery life.

What are Over-Use Reminders?

Over-Use Reminders notify you when you spend too much time on your phone or specific apps, helping you manage your screen time.

What is Lock Mode?

Lock Mode allows you to protect app settings and over-use reminder options with a PIN.

What are Most Used Apps?

This feature shows your most frequently used apps on widgets or system notifications, making it easy to launch them quickly.

Does the app track installed and uninstalled apps?

Yes. App Usage keeps a history of all installed and uninstalled apps and allows you to sort them by different criteria.

What is App Install Reminder?

App Install Reminder notifies you whenever a new app is installed and provides a daily summary of app installations.

Can I manage and uninstall apps with App Usage?

Yes. You can sort apps by name, usage time, access count, update time, or size, and uninstall apps easily with one tap. Some advanced uninstall features require a rooted device.

Can I export or back up my data?

Yes. App Usage supports exporting, backing up, and restoring usage data.

Does App Usage collect or sell my personal data?

No. Your privacy is important. App Usage does not collect or sell your personal usage data.

Why does App Usage request location access?

Location access is required to enable the location history feature, which shows app usage at different locations.

Has App Usage received any recognition?

Yes. App Usage was selected as a Google I/O 2011 Developer Sandbox partner for its innovative design and advanced technology.

Can I help translate the app?

Yes. If you’d like to help with translations, you can contact the developer by email.