How can I track app usage?

Question

Is there a way to show usage stats for installed applications on my Android phone? I'd like to know how much I use my apps and if there are any I can get rid of (because I don't use them).

Answer 1

Try Spare Parts app from the Market (it's built into most custom ROMs). Under the "Device info" heading there is "Usage statistics" which should give information you're looking for.

Answer 2

This functionality is already inbuilt into Android.

1. Open your dailer
2. Enter *#*#4636#*#*
3. Select Usage statistics
4. Sort by Launch Count.

As far as I know these statistics get reset every time you reset your phone. Hope it helps.

Answer 3

SystemPanel provides historic app usage statistics.

Answer 4

The fact that an app is running doesn't mean you're using it. Settings > About Phone > Battery Use will give you a run down of what has been using juice on your phone, a good clue to whether the app is doing anything. You can also run a task manager -- How To Geek suggests Advanced Task Cleaner. Both of these options will tell you what is running, not what isn't running, but you can extrapolate from there.

Answer 5

I developed a free app called "AppUsage". You can find it on the Market.