Ashampoo Droid Optimizer 4.2.4

Overview

Ashampoo Droid Optimizer is an Android cleaning and optimizing app. It can help the user to improve the smooth running of the Android device by cleaning up after lazy apps that take up too much RAM and storage space. The app can terminate both foreground and background apps that are causing an issue or drain too many system resources. Browsing history can be removed to prevent access by other users who are curious to see what sites have been visited lately.

The cleaning processes extend to emptying application cache files, temporary files and other clutter that reduces the free space available on the device.

The system can also be configured to turn off non-critical features like Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity at night time in order to preserve what remaining battery life there is.

Installation

Droid Optimizer from Ashampoo can be downloaded and installed via the Google Play Store for the Android device. 

Installation proceeds normally with this installation. Ashampoo has a long history of producing quality software, particularly utilities, so they are a good brand to look for with Android apps. They have developed three apps so far.

Interface

The interface uses a large blue header which has animated dials to indicate progress. Current levels for free space, free RAM, and the current position with a cleaning or other app tasks that is ongoing are shown.

The last action is displayed with a date and time. Below this is a 4 x 4 grid of buttons for Clean Up, Automatic, App Manager and Privacy Manager.

The Settings gear icon for the app is positioned in the bottom-right corner of the display.

Pros

• Good optimizer for Android performance
• Terminate both foreground and background apps automatically to free up more RAM and system resources
• Empty application caches and system files that are taking up too much space
• Locate large files quickly for possible deletion
• Can clean Android regularly on an automatic cycle
• Improves battery performance
• Manage installed apps to ensure they do not use too many CPU resources or hog the memory
• Verifies that apps are not spying on the user
• Good Smart phone and Tablet interface
• Recently updated

Cons

• Crowded market of cleaning apps for Android

Alternatives

CCleaner has an Android version of their popular PC app available which is worth a look too.

Conclusion

Ashampoo Droid Optimizer is a good cleaning and optimizing app that can help with keeping your Droid in tip-top condition, extend its battery life and reduce the clutter that other apps create.