# Killapps - Close Running Apps

> Close apps running in background automatically and Monitor RAM Memory.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tafayor.killall](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tafayor.killall)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tafayor.killall`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** APPDEV QUEBEC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 8,380,379
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (111,905 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.58.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23
- **First published:** 2017-05-25
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tafayor.killall)
- **Website:** [http://www.appdev-quebec.com](http://www.appdev-quebec.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appdev-quebec.com/privacy\_policy\_killapps.html](https://appdev-quebec.com/privacy_policy_killapps.html)

## Description

KillApps lets you stop and close apps running in the background with a single tap. Use it to force-stop apps, kill background processes, manage tasks, and monitor RAM usage to free memory and improve performance. The extension supports both user and system apps, offers a handy widget, and is designed to be lightweight on battery.

Your privacy is protected — KillApps does not collect any user data. Note: the extension requires the Accessibility Service permission to close other apps. Ideal for users who want quick memory cleanup, better multitasking control, and a simple way to close all apps automatically or selectively.

## Rankings

- #16,244 — Overall
- #6 — close
- #26 — process

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.tafayor.killall.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise Killapps for quickly closing background apps, improving speed, and monitoring background activity. It’s described as easy to use and effective at stopping some apps from turning back on. However, several reviews report reliability issues, with apps reopening after closing, and there are recurring complaints about paid services and prompts (Baxa) as well as occasional subscription problems after reinstall. Overall, the core function is valued, but reliability and monetization concerns temper satisfaction.

### Pros

- Closes background apps quickly, helping the phone run faster and charge faster.
- Fast and reliable performance in killing background apps.
- Easy to use with a simple interface.
- Useful for monitoring background activity and preventing reactivation of apps.
- Considered worth the price by some users.

### Cons

- Inconsistent performance; apps sometimes reopen after being closed or aren’t closed as expected.
- Pay prompts and reliance on paid services (Baxa) are annoying.

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