🤔 Do you need an app to manage your apps?
🧭 An App to Manage Your Apps: Because We’ve All Got Too Many!
This question, semi-jokingly, came up at a discussion we had on our favourite apps! There are so many great ones but which ones do you truly use and how do you make sure you have an overview? 🤔 oh my...
If you’ve ever lost track of all the apps on your phone or laptop, the ones you actually use, the ones you pay for, and the ones silently renewing subscriptions, you’re not alone.
With so many apps in our digital lives, it’s easy to lose control. Luckily, there are some great tools designed to help you track usage, manage updates, and monitor subscriptions, basically, apps to manage your apps.
Here are some of the best ones out there 👇
1. AppRadar
What it does: Tracks your apps and provides insights into app performance, updates, and analytics.
Best for: Businesses and developers looking to manage app stores, track updates, and get app performance reports.
2. App Usage (Android only)
What it does: Tracks how much time you spend on each app and provides a log of your app usage over time.
Best for: Monitoring your app usage and ensuring you stay productive.
3. Qbserve (Mac)
What it does: Tracks app usage and productivity, providing detailed reports on how much time you spend on apps.
Best for: Users who want to track app usage for productivity and self-monitoring.
4. Subscriptions (iOS)
What it does: Keeps track of all your subscriptions and provides reminders for upcoming renewals or trial periods.
This is found in the settings of your phone when you tap on your name -> subscriptions: see what payments are coming up and if you stil need it.
Best for: Monitoring app subscriptions to avoid surprises with payments.
5. ManicTime (Windows, Mac, Linux)
What it does: Tracks app and website usage in the background, providing insights on how you use your time.
Best for: Tracks app and website usage in the background, providing insights on how you use your time.
6. Trello or Notion (Manual setup)
What it does: You can manually track all the apps you use in a simple, organized way, whether by categories or frequency.
Best for: Custom tracking if you want full control over how you organize and track apps.
🧩 So, Which One’s Best?
If you want to track app usage and subscriptions, try App Usage (Android) or Qbserve (Mac).
If subscriptions are your pain point, go with Subscriptions (iOS).
And if you’re managing apps at scale, AppRadar is your best friend.
No matter your setup, having a tool to oversee your digital ecosystem can save time, money, and a lot of “where did that renewal come from?” moments.
On the other hand.... Do you really need it or is it another shiny object?
Personally I haven't decided for myself yet, but the overview of options was interesting to have!
Join us too at an upcoming event and be part of the next discussions!