MacroDroid
MacroDroid automates tasks on Android devices by combining triggers, actions, and optional constraints.
What MacroDroid is
MacroDroid automates tasks on Android devices by combining triggers, actions, and optional constraints. Its product site lists more than 350 built-in triggers, actions, and constraints, and a template store lets users browse macros shared by the community. Beginners can start with templates; the app also supports power-user approaches using variables, scripting, logic, loops, and plugins. MacroDroid supports Tasker and Locale plugins, and its Wear OS companion app requires the phone app. A web Remote Control page lets users manage devices and macros and download or restore backups. Scheduled runs and app triggers are supported. The free version is ad-supported and allows up to five macros. Pro removes ads and permits unlimited macros, with no subscription listed. MacroDroid says it does not collect or store current location or location history, though location permission is used for location and geofence features. Its privacy policy says it logs crash and basic anonymous analytics data. Some features optionally use Android accessibility services; the Play listing says user data is not collected or logged through those services.
Good
- Includes over 350 built-in automation components.
- Community templates are available in the app.
- Supports Tasker and Locale plugins.
- Remote Control supports backup download and restore.
- Pro allows unlimited macros with no subscription.
Watch out
- Free version is ad-supported.
- Free version allows up to five macros.
- Wear OS companion requires the phone app.
Who it suits
MacroDroid may suit Android users who want to automate routines, from beginners using templates to power users working with scripting, logic, and plugins. Its web Remote Control page may also suit people who want to manage devices and macros remotely.
Verdict
MacroDroid offers template-based automation as well as tools for users who want to build more complex routines. The free version is limited to five macros, while Pro removes that limit and ads.
Plans and prices
From MacroDroid's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Free | Ad-supported · up to 5 macros |
| Pro | — | Removes ads · unlimited macros · no subscription |
The facts
Each one read from MacroDroid's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accessibility
- The Play listing says some features use Android accessibility services optionally and that MacroDroid does not collect or log user data through those services.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Analytics
- The privacy policy says MacroDroid logs crash and basic anonymous analytics data to resolve issues and improve the app.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Automation library
- The product site says it includes over 350 built-in triggers, actions, and constraints.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Data retention
- The privacy policy says retained user data is limited to template-store profile information and submitted templates, which are deleted when the profile or template is removed.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Play listing says MacroDroid supports Tasker and Locale plugins and includes a Wear OS companion app that requires the phone app.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The Play listing describes the app for beginners using templates and for power users using variables, scripting, logic, loops, and plugins.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Location privacy
- MacroDroid says it does not collect or store current location or location history, while using location permission for location and geofence features.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MacroDroid automates tasks on Android devices by combining triggers, actions, and optional constraints.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Remote control
- The web Remote Control page lets users manage devices and macros and download or restore backups.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Scale
- The product site states MacroDroid has over 30 million downloads.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Play listing directs users to the community forum for usage questions and feature requests, and to the in-app Report a bug option for bug reports.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Templates
- Users can browse community-shared macro templates in the built-in template store.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Gillingham, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
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