App Usage

Perfect for anyone wanting to curb scrolling addiction or parents monitoring kids’ device use, this Android gem transforms raw screen data into actionable insights through its minimalist dashboard.

Key Features

🌟 Real-Time Usage Map – Visualize app engagement through color-coded heatmaps updated every 15 seconds

🌟 Unused App Auditor – Auto-flag dormant apps with storage/cost projections for deletion

🌟 Geofenced Limits – Block TikTok during work hours but allow it at gyms or cafes

🌟 Stealth Security Mode – Hide banking/app usage patterns when sharing devices

Advantages

Generates weekly PDF reports with app usage vs. productivity scores

Family plan syncs rules across 10 devices with granular child profiles

Battery impact under 3% during stress tests

GDPR-compliant local data storage – no cloud backups

Drawbacks

- Free version restricts usage history to 7 days

- Widgets lack transparency customization for AMOLED displays

Behind the Code

Built by former Moment (iOS screen time app) engineers, App Usage’s team specializes in non-intrusive digital wellness tools. Their patent-pending "Usage Fingerprinting" detects subtle behavioral shifts missed by competitors.

Vs. Competitors

✔ Digital Wellbeing (Pixel) – Preinstalled but lacks export/alert customization

✔ StayFree – Better stats but overloaded UI; lacks geofencing

✔ Screen Time (iOS) – Robust but platform-locked

Latest Tweaks

v3.1.7 added Drive/Waze tracking and adaptive brightness sync for night owls.