# Simple Control

> You can do this using virtual buttons to replace the default buttons.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ace.jun.simplecontrol](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ace.jun.simplecontrol)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ace.jun.simplecontrol`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ddoriNori
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 18,824,233
- **Rating:** 4.01 / 5 (60,315 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.96Golden\_sunset
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-17
- **First published:** 2014-02-19
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 8.09 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ace.jun.simplecontrol)
- **Website:** [https://coolacejun.blogspot.com/](https://coolacejun.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRsB4V9pnF\_nFA\_1dOUcXhs91XabKAbbFdGMOtlPNof6S75eKvSOTl4QRy4LTrWjuOlO6G\_iMsjOA2K/pub](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRsB4V9pnF_nFA_1dOUcXhs91XabKAbbFdGMOtlPNof6S75eKvSOTl4QRy4LTrWjuOlO6G_iMsjOA2K/pub)

## Description

Simple Control is a versatile Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by replacing default navigation buttons with customizable virtual ones. Featuring essential buttons such as Back, Home, and Recent, it also offers additional utilities including App Drawer, Screenshot capture, Search, Voice Command, and more.

The extension relies on the Accessibility Service API to provide smooth functionality without accessing any personal or sensitive information, ensuring your privacy. Simple Control is perfect for users needing to replace broken buttons or seeking a more convenient navigation system within their browser environment. Activate it by enabling Accessibility permissions through your settings for full use of all features.

## Rankings

- #8,004 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `ace.jun.simplecontrol.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise Simple Control for being easy-to-use and very useful, with a straightforward design. However, repeated issues include auto-hide hiding the UI unexpectedly, unclear activation/onboarding leading to uninstall, and device-specific reliability problems. Some wish for extra features like screen double-tap and screen on-off. Overall, strong usability is tempered by onboarding and reliability concerns across certain devices.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive
- Straightforward and simple to operate
- Very useful and practical
- Viewed by users as one of the best apps
- Ads are minimal or not intrusive

### Cons

- Auto-hide feature hides the UI unexpectedly even when disabled
- Activation/onboarding is unclear, causing difficulty to start or keep the app running
- Reliability issues on some devices (e.g., Pixel 6a) with the app hiding or not functioning
- Split bottom feature not working / buggy

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ace.jun.simplecontrol)