MacroDroid

What MacroDroid is

MacroDroid automates tasks on Android by combining triggers, actions, and optional constraints. Its library includes over 350 built-in triggers, actions, and constraints, and a template store lets users browse macros shared by the community. Beginners can start with templates, while power users can use variables, scripting, logic, loops, and plugins. MacroDroid supports Tasker and Locale plugins, and a Wear OS companion app is available when used with the phone app. Its 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 costs nothing, is ad-supported, and permits up to five macros. The Pro plan removes ads and allows unlimited macros, with no subscription listed. MacroDroid says it does not collect or store current location or location history, although location permission supports location and geofence features. Its privacy policy says it logs crash and basic anonymous analytics data; retained user data is limited to template-store profile details and submitted templates.

Who it suits

MacroDroid suits Android users who want to automate routines, from beginners using community templates to power users using scripting, logic, loops, and plugins. The web control page may also suit users who want to manage devices and macros remotely.

Limits

The free version is ad-supported and allows up to five macros. Pro removes ads and allows unlimited macros; no subscription is listed.

Getting started

1. Visit the MacroDroid website.
2. Install the Android app.
3. Start with a community macro template or combine triggers, actions, and optional constraints.
4. Use the free version with up to five macros, or choose Pro for unlimited macros without a subscription.
5. Pair the Wear OS companion with the phone app if you use it.
6. Open the web Remote Control page to manage devices or macros and download or restore backups.

Verdict

MacroDroid offers a free way to build Android automations, with templates for starting out and deeper tools for more involved routines. The five-macro limit and ads on the free version are key tradeoffs; Pro removes both constraints listed for that plan.