# App Killer: Close Running Apps

> Close apps running in the background and release more phone memory.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.killapps.closeapps.closerunningapps`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** File Recovery, App Manager and Phone Cleaner
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,218,595
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (19,393 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.58
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-02
- **First published:** 2023-04-02
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.killapps.closeapps.closerunningapps)
- **Website:** [https://throgivadur.github.io/app-ads.txt](https://throgivadur.github.io/app-ads.txt)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://throgivadur.github.io/privacypolicy.html](https://throgivadur.github.io/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

App Killer: Close Running Apps is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help you manage and close apps running in the background on your phone. Many apps consume memory and slow down your device without your knowledge. This tool enables you to conveniently close all running apps, freeing up valuable phone memory and enhancing performance.

The extension prioritizes user privacy, collecting no personal data, and requires accessibility service permission solely to close other apps effectively. With App Killer Manager, you can maintain your phone's speed and responsiveness with ease.

## Rankings

- #60,901 — Overall

## 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.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.killapps.closeapps.closerunningapps.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise App Killer for effectively closing background apps and speeding up devices, with some calling it the best or the only app that truly works. It’s described as easy to use and capable of quick gains, including an FPS boost. However, several reviews report inconsistent performance, including failures to close tasks or occasional freezes. Permissions prompts are frequent, and uninstall/permission management can be problematic for some users. Overall, there are strong positives but reliability concerns.

### Pros

- Closes background apps to improve phone speed and responsiveness
- Easy to use and straightforward
- Perceived to be among the best or the only app that reliably closes background apps
- Promised performance benefits, including a potential FPS boost

### Cons

- Inconsistent performance: sometimes fails to close apps or stops working
- Can cause the screen to freeze or apps to restart after closing
- Frequent permission prompts and requests for permissions
- Uninstall/permission management can be problematic for some users

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