# AppKiller: close apps

> Close all apps with the help of App Killer that are running in the background.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redsoft.appkiller](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redsoft.appkiller)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.redsoft.appkiller`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Red Soft
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 244,674
- **Rating:** 3.92 / 5 (1,134 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2023-06-07
- **Publisher country:** BD
- **Size:** 8.07 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redsoft.appkiller)
- **Website:** [https://red-soft.web.app](https://red-soft.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://red-soft.web.app/privacy?app=appkiller](https://red-soft.web.app/privacy?app=appkiller)

## Description

AppKiller helps you quickly close apps running in the background by force stopping them — manually or on a schedule. Key features include whitelist support, a history of stopped apps, a modern UI with dynamic color and dark mode, and automatic force-stop functionality.

AppKiller uses the Accessibility Service API to automate force stops; no data is collected or shared from this service. Ideal for users who want an easy, privacy-first way to manage background apps and improve device performance.

## Rankings

- #144,203 — Overall
- #20 — 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.redsoft.appkiller.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users report that AppKiller can improve device performance by managing RAM and stopping background apps, and some praise its free, straightforward approach. However, many reviews flag persistent ads that interrupt usage, reliability issues where the app fails to clear or kill processes, and privacy concerns over data collection and cookies. Some users also cite bombardment with permissions prompts and update-related regressions. Overall, resource-management benefits are offset by ad-heavy UX and trust concerns.

### Pros

- RAM optimization and smoother device performance through efficient background-process management
- Effective force-stop capability for background apps
- Free to use with no upfront cost

### Cons

- Heavy, intrusive ads that disrupt the user flow
- Inconsistent functionality; sometimes fails to clear/kill apps or behaves differently after updates
- Privacy concerns due to data collection and frequent cookie/policy prompts
- Frequent permission prompts and auto-start/permissions requirements

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redsoft.appkiller)