3C Task Manager

Highly configurable but simple task manager

3C Task Manager - Simple & Configurable Android App

"3C Task Manager" is a highly configurable task manager for Android that simplifies app management and system monitoring. It features customizable user interfaces and widgets, real-time sorting based on CPU, memory, or network usage, and options for both rooted and non-rooted devices. Users can stop apps, configure automatic actions based on device states, and make in-app purchases for advanced features like ad removal and enhanced UI customization.
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App stats

By: 3c
Version: 3.8.5 (Last updated: 2024-11-04)
Creation date: 2014-04-08
Permissions
Device & app history: read sensitive log data
Other:
  • bind to an accessibility service
  • update component usage statistics
  • close other apps
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • close other apps
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

A simple task manager for everyday use

In-app purchase can be made to remove ads and unlock features (see below).

This app uses Accessibility services to help you stop apps on non-rooted devices, but will never ever collect any information.

Highly Configurable UI allows you to transform the app into something you really like

Highly Configurable Widgets are all resizable, from a simple gauge to more complex data display and historical graphics.

★ Sort by CPU, memory or network usage.
★ Add home-screen launcher to apps features.
★ Configure UI the way you like it (dark/light, button themes, text size, etc...).
★ See detailed information about running tasks.
★ Pause display.
★ Show system data in widgets (1x1 text and gauge are freely customizable)
★ Kill any apps or kernel processes on rooted devices.
★ Force-stop apps on rooted devices or using Accessibility services.
★ Fill or stop specific apps when screen's turned on or off or under low memory condition.

If rooted or Android lower than Marshmallow (6.0), app can also:
★ View and sort by memory used
★ View kernel processes

3C Companion app (non-rooted users) available here.

If Xposed framework is installed, app can also:
★ Set permanently the Linux's niceness of any process

★ Exploring task's data directory requires root and 3C Explorer (free app).
★ Viewing task's logs requires root and 3C Logs (free app)

NB:
★ Killing doesn't prevent apps from restarting.
★ Some apps are immune to force-stop and will restart anyway. You need the crystallize feature of 3C Toolbox Pro to prevent them from running.

Use in-app purchases to unlock the following features:
★ Remove Ads
★ Advanced UI theming options
★ Automatic auto-kill/stop
★ Add shortcut to notification
★ Enable extra widgets (2x1 text and graphics) customization
★ Enable widget refresh rate configuration

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Intuitive and simple user interface
  • Effective in managing apps and providing control over processes
  • Minimal quantity of ads, generally tolerable
  • Many users have had positive experiences and consider it a powerful tool
  • Good for force-stopping apps and managing resource usage
Cons
  • Issues with slow performance when force-closing apps
  • Full-screen ads that cannot be closed easily
  • Problems with the app not functioning as intended or showing errors
  • Difficulties in purchasing premium features
  • Some features require root access and may raise security concerns
Most mentioned
  • Performance issues when force-closing apps
  • Problems with ads, particularly full-screen ads that annoy users
  • User interface is generally appreciated but could improve
  • Frequent prompts to purchase pro features
  • Mixed experiences with app stability after updates
User reviews
I've tried a number of task managers for Android over the years and been dissatisfied. But this one, so far, is working well!
by gapps anon, 2024-06-11

Used to work great, been using this app for a year or more. Opening the app today, I was greeted with a pop-up about showing ads that doesn't go away unless you buy. Nope, this isn't the way. Uninstalled.
by J. C., 2023-10-13

In terms of what this app is called and how true to its name it is, it deserves all the stars in the sky! It took so much digging thru similarly named and claimed apps - utter garbage yet somehow have high ratings, overshadowing real jewels in the mud like this app - I have not even seen a Windows utility this advanced when it comes to process info and management! AMAAAZING!!! THIS is the one that gives user the REAL power & control over their OS. Bravo! 👏 👏 👍 👍 🍻 🎉!!! AND THANK YOU!!♥
by Divinus FiliuS, 2023-10-12
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