# Close App: Close running Apps

> Close App helps close apps running in background, easily close apps and services

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.closeapps.closeallrunningapps.closeapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.closeapps.closeallrunningapps.closeapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.closeapps.closeallrunningapps.closeapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SharyPlay
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 255,355
- **Rating:** 4.19 / 5 (3,061 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.28
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2023-05-24
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.closeapps.closeallrunningapps.closeapp)
- **Website:** [https://helyvere.github.io/app-ads.txt](https://helyvere.github.io/app-ads.txt)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://helyvere.github.io/privacy-policy.html](https://helyvere.github.io/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Close App is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help you easily close apps running in the background on your device. By terminating unnecessary apps and services, it frees up valuable memory space, which can significantly improve your phone's performance and speed. The extension provides a user-friendly interface that automatically identifies all apps currently running in the background, allowing you to close them with a simple click.

Beyond just closing apps, Close App offers an exception list feature where you can protect certain apps from being closed, ensuring uninterrupted access to your important services. It also enables you to view detailed information about all installed apps on your phone. Notably, Close App respects your privacy by not collecting any personal data and requires accessibility service permission solely to perform its core functions. Simplify your device management and boost productivity with Close App today.

## Rankings

- #141,095 — Overall
- #5 — close

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.closeapps.closeallrunningapps.closeapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise Close App for making it easy to terminate background apps with one tap and to pick which apps to close, saving time and freeing RAM. The app is seen as helpful and effective, with strong positive sentiment. However, several users complain about heavy, intrusive ads—often unskippable—and occasional reliability issues where closing actions fail or behave inconsistently. A few note limitations around closing system apps due to OS behavior. Despite ad annoyances, core functionality remains valued by users seeking quick background-application management.

### Pros

- Close background apps with a single tap
- Lets you choose which apps to close (control over what to terminate)
- Saves RAM and time; improves device performance
- Generally easy to use and produces positive results

### Cons

- Ads-heavy experience with unskippable video ads
- Sometimes doesn't close anything or behaves inconsistently
- Limited ability to close system apps; OS may restart them

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.closeapps.closeallrunningapps.closeapp)