Powy - Power button shortcuts Android

Powy - Power button shortcuts

Power button shortcut to open camera, turn flashlight, hear time, Tasker task

Features & Capabilities

Powy is a versatile Chrome extension that enhances your smartphone and tablet experience by enabling customizable power button shortcuts. With Powy, you can quickly open the camera app, toggle your flashlight or torch, hear the current time via text-to-speech, record audio, or execute Tasker tasks—all by tapping the power button a set number of times. These shortcuts work seamlessly in the background and even when your device is locked, offering fast and convenient access without draining your battery.

Designed for compatibility across various Android devices, Powy provides a user-friendly interface to configure and toggle shortcuts on or off according to your needs. Whether you're jogging and want to hear the time without looking at your phone or seeking instant access to your camera and flashlight, Powy empowers you with efficient control leveraging your device's power button. Note that for Tasker task functionality, the Tasker app must be installed and configured to allow external access.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Danilo Danico Mendes
Downloads:
27,012 5
Rating:
3.29
(127)
Version:
3.2.1 Last updated: 2025-10-19
Version code:
3201
Creation date:
2017-02-20
Publisher country:
DE DE
Permissions:
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • android.permission.FLASHLIGHT Safe
  • android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
  • com.danilomendes.powy.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • net.dinglisch.android.tasker.PERMISSION_RUN_TASKS
Size:
2.79MB
Email:
po*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-29
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Danilo Danico Mendes
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.danilomendes.powy
Email:
po*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://powyapp.wordpress.com/

User Reviews

Users find the app concept useful for quick access to features and appreciate its ad-free nature. However, several report inconsistent or non-functional behavior across various devices, including screen flickering, unexpected screen turn-offs, and lock screen interference. Many users express disappointment due to these usability issues, indicating the app needs improvement in stability and compatibility to fully realize its potential.
Pros
  • Useful and handy application with multiple functionalities
  • Ad free and works as expected when functional
  • Helps to access features like the camera or check time without unlocking the phone
  • Good concept and innovative use of power button shortcuts
  • Looks great and is a cool addon
Cons
  • App does not work consistently or at all on multiple devices like OnePlus 7 Pro, Samsung Note9, S5
  • Screen flickers or turns off unexpectedly when using the app
  • Issues with lock screen interference affecting functionality
  • Lack of proper accessibility feature requests hampers usability
  • App sometimes turns the screen off despite user settings
Recent reviews
Not Useful
by Ma*****, 2024-03-10

It turning on but suddenly goes off.
by Go*****, 2023-11-28
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