Application control method and device

The invention relates to an application control method and device. The method comprises the steps that a preset operation behavior of an application is monitored; an anti-addiction measure is started when the preset operation behavior of the application meets the starting condition of the anti-addiction measure. Thus, a user can be prevented from addicting to a certain application, waste of time is avoided so that the working efficiency can be improved, and the body health of the user can be protected.