Report updated Apr 5, 2026
ON/OFF
v2.2Android power users, automation enthusiasts, and individuals with broken hardware buttons or accessibility needs.
What Is ON/OFF?
Launched Nov 1, 2012
Updated Jan 2023
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Automatically turns the screen off when the device is placed in a pocket.
Detects when the phone is lying on a table to turn the screen off when not in use.
Keeps the screen on while the user is holding and looking at the device based on hand movements.
Wakes the device screen by moving it when it is facing up.
Provides a Locale plug-in for integration with automation apps like Tasker and Llama.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate utility and problem solving, but report technical bugs and compatibility and battery drain.”
What Users Love
This app single handedly saved my phone form turning into unusable trash
Life saver for me. My secondary old honor 8 lite phone's power button is not working
Pain Points
It seems to be freezing my phone up after taking it out of my pocket
Almost nothing works on Samsung A15
When I am use this app My mobile battery charge fast low
High confidence · 84.3K reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Deep sensor-based automation logic
- Strong legacy brand and media recognition
- Integration with power-user tools like Tasker
Cons
- Compatibility issues with newer Android versions
- Reported battery drain on high-sensitivity settings
- Infrequent update cycle on Android
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Modernizing background process management
- Expanding into IoT/Smart Home trigger markets
- Marketing as a sustainability/repairability tool
Market Threats
- Native OS features (Raise to Wake) becoming standard
- OS-level battery management killing background apps
- Modern gesture-based competitors
Who competes with ON/OFF?
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Peers
Shortcuts
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The native automation tool that many users leverage to create custom device-state triggers.
The native automation tool that many users leverage to create custom device-state triggers.
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★4.6 (59K)IFTTT
Broader automation ecosystem that appeals to the power-user demographic mentioned in the app's Locale/Tasker integration.
Broader automation ecosystem that appeals to the power-user demographic mentioned in the app's Locale/Tasker integration.
What are the key takeaways?
ON/OFF is a exciting games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 3.6/5 rating from 84.3K reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate utility and problem solving, though technical bugs and compatibility remains a common concern.
Best for: Android power users, automation enthusiasts, and individuals with broken hardware buttons or accessibility needs.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The app uses a functional freemium model on Android to drive high volume, while gating convenience features behind a one-time purchase. The iOS version is positioned as a premium utility.
iOS Version
2.2
Android Version
3.32.0.0
Release Date
Nov 1, 2012
iOS Price
$1.99
Android Price
Free
Developer
1Button SARL