Yes, for up to 5 macros. The free version is ad-supported, and a one-time Pro payment removes the ads and the macro limit, with no subscription 2 9 . Pro also adds cloud backup and template uploads 9 . ArloSoft does not publish the Pro price; Google Play lists the app's in-app items at $1.49 to $10.00 in the US store 2 .

Ranked #2 of 7 for best phone automation

MacroDroid review

Q: Does MacroDroid work on iPhone?

No. MacroDroid automates Android devices 15 . ArloSoft publishes it on Google Play for phones and tablets, with a Wear OS companion that needs the phone app 2 .

An Android automation app with over 120 triggers and 200 actions, free for up to 5 macros.

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Verdict

8.0/10

MacroDroid fits Android owners who want automations working the same day: a macro is a trigger, actions and optional constraints, hundreds of community templates install in a couple of taps, and the first 5 macros cost nothing.

Best for Easy Android automation

Skip it if you use an iPhone, or you want a free tier with no ads and no advertising IDs shared.

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MacroDroid at a glance
Developer	ArloSoft Ltd, UK private limited company no. 07608163, incorporated 18 April 2011¹
On Google Play since	May 18, 2012²
Building blocks	Over 120 triggers, 200 actions and 80 constraints²
Free version	Up to 5 macros, with ads²
Downloads	10M+ on Google Play; ArloSoft states over 30 million²
Devices	Android phones and tablets, plus a Wear OS companion that needs the phone app²
AI building	Claude and ChatGPT can build macros through MacroDroid's connector, with no MacroDroid account or sign-in³
Latest update	Oct 28, 2026: adds ChatGPT and Claude tabs to the AI Macro Builder²

How MacroDroid scores

Score breakdown for MacroDroid
Power 25%	9.0	Over 120 triggers, 200 actions and 80 constraints, plus variables, dictionaries, arrays, IF/THEN/ELSE logic, loops, scripting and Tasker/Locale plugins², and webhooks that fire a macro from anywhere on the internet⁴. Airplane mode, mobile data and other secure settings need a permission granted over ADB from a computer, through Shizuku, or with root⁵, and switching Wi-Fi on Android 10+ or Bluetooth on Android 13+ runs through a helper app, Shizuku, root or simulated taps⁶⁷. Score: over 400 triggers, actions and constraints with variables, loops, plug-ins and webhooks, plus secure settings through ADB or Shizuku, give 9.0.
Ease of use 25%	8.5	A macro is three choices: a trigger, actions and optional constraints². Hundreds of community templates² install in a couple of taps⁸, and the AI Macro Builder drafts a macro from a plain-language description⁹. Each trigger, action and constraint declares the permissions it needs and the app prompts at setup¹⁰, so setting up a macro can mean granting permission screens first. Score: a trigger-and-action builder with templates and an AI builder gives 8.5.
Reliability 20%	7.0	It runs as a foreground service with a persistent notification, and a built-in troubleshooting screen flags battery optimisation and missing permissions¹⁰. Its own documentation says Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo and Samsung battery management can kill it even after the standard exemption, and that Android can switch off permissions for background apps after a few months¹⁰. Score: a foreground service with documented battery-manager kills gives 7.0.
Price 15%	8.5	The free version is fully functional for up to 5 macros, and Pro is a one-time payment with no subscription²⁹. ArloSoft does not state the Pro price on its own pages; Google Play shows a $1.49 to $10.00 range for in-app items². AI Credits are optional: your own API key or the ChatGPT or Claude app uses none¹¹. Score: free with ads for 5 macros and a one-time Pro give 8.5.
Privacy 15%	6.5	No MacroDroid account is needed to download templates⁸ or to build macros through the Claude or ChatGPT connector³, and the text and image AI actions run on the device with Gemini Nano on phones that support it¹¹. The free version shows ads, and the Play data safety form lists device IDs shared for advertising and approximate location collected for analytics¹², while the privacy policy says MacroDroid does not collect or store your location¹³. Webhooks and Remote Control run through MacroDroid's server⁴¹⁴. Score: ads with advertising IDs shared, and webhooks through MacroDroid's server, give 6.5.

MacroDroid pricing

MacroDroid pricing, checked 8 November 2026
Plan	Price	Notes
Free	$0²	Ad-supported; up to 5 macros.
Pro	Not published²	One-time in-app payment that removes the ads and the macro limit and adds cloud backup and template uploads⁹; no subscription. Google Play lists the app's in-app items at $1.49 to $10.00 each (US store).
AI Credits	Not published¹¹	Optional credit packs for the AI Macro Builder and AI Assistant, bought after a Google sign-in. Your own API key, the ChatGPT or Claude app, or copy and paste into any chatbot use no credits.

Strengths and weak spots

Strengths

Free for up to 5 macros, and Pro is a one-time payment with no subscription².
Over 120 triggers, 200 actions and 80 constraints cover location, sensors, notifications and webhooks².
Hundreds of community templates² install in a couple of taps and download without an account⁸.
Claude or ChatGPT can build a macro from a plain request through MacroDroid's connector, with no MacroDroid account or sign-in³.
A built-in troubleshooting screen flags battery optimisation, missing permissions and disabled accessibility services¹⁰.

Weak spots

Built for Android only¹⁵; iPhone owners need another app.
The free version shows ads, and Google Play's data safety form lists device IDs shared for advertising¹².
Airplane mode, mobile data and battery saver actions need a permission granted over ADB from a computer, through Shizuku, or with root⁵.
Switching Wi-Fi on Android 10+ or Bluetooth on Android 13+ needs a helper app installed from a file outside Google Play, Shizuku, root, or an experimental mode that taps Quick Settings on screen⁶⁷¹⁶.
Phone makers' battery management can stop macros until the app is exempted; the documentation sends users to dontkillmyapp.com¹⁰.

Alternatives to MacroDroid

Tasker Maximum Android control, 7.5/10
Automate Budget Android power users, 7.6/10
Samsung Modes and Routines Samsung Galaxy owners, 7.6/10

Head to head

MacroDroid vs Tasker

MacroDroid: common questions

Is MacroDroid free?

Yes, for up to 5 macros. The free version is ad-supported, and a one-time Pro payment removes the ads and the macro limit, with no subscription²⁹. Pro also adds cloud backup and template uploads⁹. ArloSoft does not publish the Pro price; Google Play lists the app's in-app items at $1.49 to $10.00 in the US store².

Does MacroDroid work on iPhone?

No. MacroDroid automates Android devices¹⁵. ArloSoft publishes it on Google Play for phones and tablets, with a Wear OS companion that needs the phone app².

Why does MacroDroid stop running macros?

The documentation names aggressive battery optimisation as the usual cause⁹. Exclude MacroDroid from Android's battery optimisation; on Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo and Samsung phones, also follow the brand steps at dontkillmyapp.com¹⁰.

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