Drum Roll…..10 Apps That Are Killing Your Phone’s Battery That Will Surprise You

You may be using some apps on your phone without knowing that they threaten the durability of your device battery.

Well, you may consider cutting down some of these 10 apps if you want to save your battery or alternatively get yourself a travel charger everywhere you go.

For this study, battery usage was measured on Android phones only but the same apps are likely to have a similar effect on iOS and Windows devices, according to Metro UK.

That’s because any apps that ‘wake up’ your phone and use a high amount of data will chow down on battery, no matter what your smartphone of choice is.

Luckily, your favorite Pokeman Go is not in the list cos the data was collected between January and April, you wouldn't have been as lucky if it was done earlier anyways.

Here are the 10 top apps that drain your battery without your knowledge.

1. FACEBOOK

Shout out to Zuckerberg! Even without being told, you should know already that the Zuckerville would definitely top the list of those apps that won't just let your battery be.

2. GOOGLE MAPS

Although it is very useful, it is no friend of your battery cos the percentage usually drops each time you access it.

3. FACEBOOK MESSENGER

When you sit all day chatting on Facebook messenger, you probably should know you are chatting away your battery. So welcome to Facebook Messenger, one of the top 3 enemies of your battery.

4. INSTAGRAM:

The photo and video sharing site not only drains the battery but zaps your data like a hungry lion.

5. BLACKBERRY MESSENGER

Your favorite Blackberry Messenger made it to the list. It is not battery friendly at all.

6. CHATON

You may have to always carry your charger along cos ChatOn is among the enemies of your dear battery.

7. KIK

Shout out to Kik for rearing its head on the top 10 battery drainers.

8. WHATSAPP

You shouldn't expect less after you spend virtually all day chatting, sending video calls and even Whatsapp calls.

9. WECHAT

Although this may come as a surprise to many, WeChat made it to the top 10 enemies of your battery.

10. THE WEATHER CHANNEL

Oh yeah! The Weather Channel made it to the top 10.