{"id":17397,"date":"2013-06-14T21:01:18","date_gmt":"2013-06-14T13:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=17397"},"modified":"2021-06-24T20:08:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T12:08:20","slug":"android-app-switcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-app-switcher\/","title":{"rendered":"Android Apps For Faster App-Switching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We do so much on our phones that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/no-to-multitasking\/\" rel=\"noopener\">multitasking<\/a> across multiple apps becomes a must. Whether it is switching <strong>from one app to another, or accessing Android settings quickly and painlessly, <\/strong>if you do it often enough, you will learn to appreciate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/windows-8-keyboard-shortcuts\/\" rel=\"noopener\">shortcuts<\/a>. Even the latest iOS offering by Apple has introduced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/apple-ios7-features\/\" rel=\"noopener\">faster access<\/a> (swipe up) to settings, straight from the home screen.<\/p>\n<p>Of course most of you would be able to <strong>long-press on the Home button<\/strong> to pull up a list of recently used apps but to make the most of it, you probably need an app that lets you switch between apps seamlessly.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ve pulled together a mini-compilation of <strong>free and cool Android multitasking apps<\/strong> to help you reach your favorite apps, shortcuts, settings or even organize your apps quite easily. Swipe in sidebars, cut pies, notification bars, and even an interface that resembles the Mac Dock with these multitasking apps. Next thing you know, you\u2019ll be wondering how you ever functioned all this while without one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/essential-android-apps\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 30 Essential Apps For Your Android Phone\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">30 Essential Apps For Your Android Phone<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/essential-android-apps.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-14559 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/essential-android-apps.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">30 Essential Apps For Your Android Phone<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAndroid is one the largest OSs being used by mobile users all over the world. Therefore, from utility...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.schiztech.swapps\">Swapps<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Swapps will appear at the side of your screen through a swipe from the edge, showing your most recently opened apps.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing special there, however Swapps also lets you <strong>customize the swipe area by size<\/strong> and also lets you <strong>mark special apps (starred)<\/strong> to keep them at the top of the pile all the time. The notification bar can also be <strong>made see-through<\/strong> so it won\u2019t cover your line of sight.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-switcher\/swapps.jpg\" alt=\"Swapps\" height=\"444\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=de.j4velin.notificationToggle\">Notification Toggle<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s a notifcation bar editor, known as Notification Toggle. By selecting settings you want to put into the notification bar, you can skip going back to the homescreen and access your settings straight from a notification pull out<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can also <strong>add apps <\/strong>of your choice into the notification bar too.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-switcher\/notification-toggle.jpg\" alt=\"Notification Toggle\" height=\"400\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.onetap\">1Tap QuickBar<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Your notification drop-down bar can actually allow you to do more than just change your Android settings.<\/p>\n<p>With 1Tap QuickBar app, you can add app shortcuts, direct-call someone, launch a browser, and have fast access to your media (plus <strong>50+ more built in tasks<\/strong>) to the task bar and run them with just 1 tap. You can also <strong>customize the quick bar<\/strong> in terms of text, background and colors.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-switcher\/1-tap-quick-bar.jpg\" alt=\"1Tap QuickBar\" height=\"444\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.smart.taskbar\">Smart Taskbar<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s another one that functions in a mini sidebar, giving you easy access to your apps (5 spots in free version, 10 spots in Pro version) or customized tasks (direct-call).<\/p>\n<p>It also helps you organize your apps according to labels, manage and uninstall them quickly (with long touch).<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-switcher\/smart-taskbar.jpg\" alt=\"Smart Taskbar\" height=\"444\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.tf.TaskSwitcher&hl=en_SG&gl=US\">Smart Task Switcher<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t want to overwork your Home button? You can use a floating icon to access this app switcher instead. From there, access your favorite apps or recently used apps. To kill an app, just long press the app.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-switcher\/smart-task-switcher.jpg\" alt=\"Smart Task Switcher\" height=\"417\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jun.ace.piecontrol\">Pie Control<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>For those who have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-rooting-nutshell\/\" rel=\"noopener\">rooted their Android<\/a> and installed a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-rooting-nutshell\/#rooting-terms\" rel=\"noopener\">custom ROM<\/a> from the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/paranoidandroid.co\/\"> Paranoid Android<\/a> team, you might know about their \u2018PIE\u2019 feature. Well, it\u2019s now available for everyone at the Play Store, even if you are not using their ROMs.<\/p>\n<p>Drag it in from the edge of the screen to start it up and you will see a cut-pie view of apps, tasks or tools you can launch right away.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-switcher\/pie-control.jpg\" alt=\"Pie Control\" height=\"444\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=mohammad.adib.sidebar.lite\">Sidebar<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Sidebar is a fast, fluid and customizable overlay for the Android screen. It brings up your favourite apps and your Android settings with just a swipe on the left of your screen.<\/p>\n<p>It has minimal effect on battery life and also consumes only a small part of RAM usage as well.<strong> <\/strong>You can choose to <strong>enable it on boot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-switcher\/sidebar.jpg\" alt=\"Sidebar\" height=\"400\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3>SwipePad<\/h3>\n<p><em>(This app has been discontinued.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With a drag of the finger from the edge of your screen, you can pull up a pad of your favorite apps. SwipePad, or Hyperspace Launcher allows you to pull up not only your favorite apps but also <strong>bookmarks<\/strong>,<strong> shortcuts<\/strong>,<strong> contacts <\/strong>and<strong> even widgets<\/strong> all from within your very own custom pad. It\u2019s also battery- and RAM-friendly.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-switcher\/swipepad.jpg\" alt=\"SwipePad\" height=\"417\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3>HomeFlip<\/h3>\n<p><em>(This app has been discontinued.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Press the Home button once to run HomeFlip and press it again to return to your home screen. Alternatively, you can also activate it via swiping gestures. You have the option to list your favourite apps or recent ones, as well as get support for themes and custom fonts, all without having to view ads.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-switcher\/homeflip.jpg\" alt=\"HomeFlip\" height=\"444\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Dock4Droid<\/h3>\n<p><em>(This app has been discontinued.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dock4Droid is quite similar to Swapps but will probably remind you more of the Mac dock. <strong>Activate it from the side of your screen<\/strong> to get to your <strong>app list<\/strong>, <strong>contacts<\/strong> and <strong>shortcuts.<\/strong> It is fast and beautifully rendered to a degree, making it easier for you to multitask at ease.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-switcher\/dock4droid.jpg\" alt=\"Dock4Droid\" height=\"375\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We do so much on our phones that multitasking across multiple apps becomes a must. Whether it is switching from one app to another, or accessing Android settings quickly and painlessly, if you do it often enough, you will learn to appreciate shortcuts. Even the latest iOS offering by Apple has introduced faster access (swipe&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":125,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3399],"tags":[115,1723,2339,1962],"topic":[4521],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Android Apps For Faster App-Switching - Hongkiat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We do so much on our phones that multitasking across multiple apps becomes a must. 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