On average, we spend a lot of time in front of our mobile screens every day, and we spend a large part of that time using different applications. However, it is quite common that we are not clear about which applications we use the most and, more importantly, which ones we use the most. How much time do we spend in front of them?. Although on Android devices, there is a way to control and monitor the time we spend on each app.
Whether you want to improve your productivity, reduce excessive social media use, or simply organize your phone by getting rid of those apps you no longer use, Android offers several native and third-party tools that will help you keep your app usage under control. effectively. Next, I'll explain how to find out which apps you use the most on Android.
Find out how much time you spend in front of each app with Digital Wellbeing
Digital Wellbeing It is a native Android feature, available since version 9 of the operating system. Its main mission is for users to know how much time they spend on each app and it allows them set limits to reduce the use of the most time-consuming ones.
To access Digital Wellbeing, simply go to the Settings, look for the option Digital Wellbeing and parental control and, within this section, you will see a pie chart which shows you the daily screen time you've spent in each app. This graph gives you an accurate breakdown so you know, at all times, which app you use the most and can make decisions accordingly.
Additionally, if you scroll down in this section, you will see a detailed list of usage for each application, and you can also change the day to see comparisons on different days.
How to set usage limits with Digital Wellbeing?
One of the key features of Digital Wellbeing is to set usage time limits on each app so that when the set limit is reached, the app will automatically lock itself until the next day. To set a limit, simply Select the app from the usage list and set a daily timer.
Other methods to monitor apps: Play Store and third-party apps
If your device doesn't have Digital Wellbeing or you prefer other methods, you can also check your app usage through the Google Play Store. This method is simple and very useful, as it doesn't require any additional apps or complex permissions.
- Open the Google Play Store on your mobile.
- Tap the three horizontal bars at the top left.
- Choose My applications and games and then go to the Installed tab.
- Once here, choose the option of last use and you will get the list of applications sorted by frequency of use.
In addition to native methods, you can also resort to third party apps , the Microsoft Launcher, StayFree or Digitox (I'll leave a link to each of them below these lines). These apps offer more functionality and customization, although they require additional permissions to monitor your activity. These apps can generate reports weekly or monthly and set reminders about the excessive use of applications.
Resource Consumption Control: Battery, Storage and RAM
It's not just about usage time. It is also important to know which applications are consuming the most resources on your device, such as battery, storage and RAM. Below, we detail how to do this natively from the system settings.
Storage
To find out how much space apps are taking up on your device, you need to go to «Settings». Then touch on "Storage" y "Applications". Once here, you can sort by size to see which apps are using the most space. If any app has accumulated too much data, you can take advantage of this to clear your cache.
Battery consumption
If your phone's battery drains too quickly, there may be an app consuming more power than usual. To see the battery consumption, go to «Settings». Continue playing where it says «Battery" and finally touches on «Battery usage».This shows the apps that have used the most power in the last 24 hours.
RAM
Finally, to check the RAM memory consumption in real time on your Android device you have to do the following. As before, the first thing is to go to «Settings », «System". Within the System we have to touch on the «Developer Options» and finally «Services in progress»Here you will see which apps are running in the background and How much RAM space are they taking up?. And yes, you need have the developer options visible.
Other ways to identify less used apps
Have you ever had dozens of apps on your phone that you barely use? If you don't know which apps are the most unnecessary, Android also allows you to quickly identify them through Google Play, by selecting the option Less used in the installed apps menu. This is perfect for cleaning up and freeing up some storage space.
- Access the Google Play Store, tap on your user profile and select «Manage apps and devices».
- In this tab, tap the three horizontal lines and select the option «Less used».
This will generate a list of the applications you use less frequently, allowing you to easily delete them.
These tips are useful tools for anyone who wants to have more control over their Android device, avoiding unnecessary app clutter and optimizing overall mobile performance. Whether it's to improve your productivity or simply to free up space, with these steps you can: Quickly identify the applications you use most and those that you can uninstall without problem.
Now that you know which apps you use the most on Android, make good use of your time and If you find that some app is not letting you be productive, consider uninstalling it.And if you have a little one in your care, find out which apps they use and how long they do it to help them keep control over the phone. If they need help, you can always set up parental control on your phone.
