Recently – Android App Review

Recently is a free Android application developed by Chainfire in the Utilities & Tools category. The app aims to restore sanity to Android‘s multitasking view by limiting which apps are shown. It lists only the apps that are currently running, which makes the multitasking view more efficient and useful. The app offers various configuration options, including limiting the number of entries shown, removing entries that have not run in the past few days, and displaying a “Clear All” button in the multitasking view. The advanced options allow users to limit the number of Google searches that show up and hide the Settings app. The app is built specifically for Android 5.0 through 7.x and requires root access.

The app’s interface is user-friendly, and it is easy to configure. The app is lightweight and has virtually no impact on battery life. The app’s developer, Chainfire, offers a Pro version that allows users to start Recently automatically at boot. However, by default, the app does not kill any tasks, but only removes entries from the multitasking view that are not running at the time of removal.

Overall, Recently is an excellent app for Android users who want to optimize their multitasking experience. The app is free, easy to use, and offers various configuration options to suit the user’s needs.