# KinScreen: Screen Control > Turn your screen on with a wave! Set rules & gestures to turn screen on/off. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.teqtic.kinscreen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.teqtic.kinscreen) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.teqtic.kinscreen` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** TEQTIC Apps LLC - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 1,593,330 - **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (8,459 ratings) - **Version:** 6.1.2 - **Last updated:** 2023-11-08 - **First published:** 2014-04-18 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 2.60 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-11 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teqtic.kinscreen) - **Website:** [https://www.teqtic.com/kinscreen](https://www.teqtic.com/kinscreen) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.teqtic.com/kinscreen-privacy-policy](https://www.teqtic.com/kinscreen-privacy-policy) ## Description **KinScreen: Screen Control** is a smart Chrome extension designed to enhance your phone experience by letting you control your screen with intuitive gestures. Whether you want to turn your screen on with a simple wave or keep it on while using specific apps, KinScreen offers customizable rules that adapt to your usage. Featuring multifaceted screen control, KinScreen allows you to turn your screen on by waving over the proximity sensor or tilting your device, and turn it off by covering the screen or tilting it down. It also intelligently keeps your screen awake when you're using your phone or places it into standby to save battery when not in use. Unique settings like separate lock screen timeouts, support for usage in dark conditions, and optimized resource consumption make it a comprehensive tool for screen management. The premium version unlocks full customization, allowing you to tailor screen behavior to your preferences. KinScreen is ad-free and backed by responsive customer support to ensure smooth operation. ## Rankings - #51,842 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.teqtic.kinscreen.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary KinScreen is widely praised for keeping the display awake when needed (during calls, when viewing the phone, or for selected apps) and for being lightweight, customizable, and easy to set up. Users also report strong, responsive developer support and reliable background operation across devices. Common concerns involve reliability and maintenance: multiple reviews note a lack of updates and instability on newer Android versions, inconsistent performance on certain devices/apps, and pricing/licensing issues (premium features, pay twice, and uneven support). A few mention UI quirks that can confuse settings. Overall, very useful when it works, but maintenance and licensing friction exist. ### Pros - Keeps the screen on when needed (during calls, when viewing the phone, or for selected apps). - Easy to set up, lightweight, highly customizable, and works across multiple phones for years. - Strong developer support with quick, helpful guidance. - Includes timer, tilt, and motion wake features for flexible control. - Runs in the background as always-on, reliably keeping the screen awake. ### Cons - Lack of updates for years, causing instability on newer Android versions. - Inconsistent performance across devices and apps; reports of models like OnePlus not working or certain apps failing to stay awake. - Pricing/licensing frustrations: premium features require the paid version, reports of pay twice, and uneven pro support. - UI/setting quirks leading to confusion (Time Screen Out and changes to options). - Reliability issues such as the screen turning off unexpectedly or not staying on after reboots. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Gravity Screen - On/Off](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree) — 5,639,675 users, 3.70 / 5 - [Stay Screen: Keep Screen On](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dangundad.stayscreen) — 1,669 users - [SmartScreen (XScreen)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ifamy.chu.smartscreen) — 63 users - [Screen Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cranberry.app.turnscreenon) — 277 users - [Screen Awake 2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.diegoyarza.screenawake2) — 326 users - [Screen Control Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cranberry.app.turnscreenonpro) — 259 users - [Screen Awake - Keep It On](https://chrome-stats.com/d/biz.softwareits.screenawake) — 7,491 users, 4.00 / 5 - [Screen Suite (Screen Timeout)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cozyme.app.screenoff) — 769,193 users, 4.43 / 5 - [Keep Screen On - Stay Awake](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dangundad.keepscreen) — 5,552 users, 4.33 / 5 - [Screen On/Off With Double Tap](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.phone.screen.on.off.shake.lock.unlock) — 11,752,977 users, 4.30 / 5 - [Active Screen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.screenguard) — 20 users - [Auto Screen On Off(Smart Cover](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.danielkao.autoscreenonoff) — 2,414,957 users, 3.41 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.teqtic.kinscreen)