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Hail vs No More Background: catalog facts
HailNo More Background

Best for: Android users who want to stop unwanted or rarely used apps from running

Best for: Android users who want to stop apps running in the background

Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Android Linux, Android
  • Freezes, hides or suspends apps without root
  • Can also uninstall apps
All 3 strengths for Hail
  • Freezes, hides or suspends apps without root
  • Can also uninstall apps
  • Free and open source
  • Set-and-forget approach to stopping background apps
  • Open source and actively developed
All 3 strengths for No More Background
  • Set-and-forget approach to stopping background apps
  • Open source and actively developed
  • Available on Flathub
  • Android only
  • Setup is more involved than a typical app
  • Narrow purpose focused on Android background activity
  • Limited documentation in the research about how it connects to the device
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Hail

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for No More Background

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.