SeniorLauncher: Simple Phone Android

SeniorLauncher: Simple Phone

By: Jon Elseth App
Simple big-button phone for seniors. PIN-locked screen, Volume Guard & GPS SOS.

Overview

Features & Capabilities

SeniorLauncher is much more than just a big button phone app – it is an active protection system and simple phone interface for elderly users and their families.

Standard smartphones are easy to mess up. Apps disappear, the sound is accidentally muted, and the user gets lost in deep menus. This creates daily frustration and leads to constant support calls for you as a caregiver. Whether you want to turn Android into a dumbphone for seniors or need a reliable, dementia friendly phone lock, SeniorLauncher helps change this through smart, active safety guardrails.

You set up the phone once, lock the settings with a PIN code, and the system handles the rest.

CORE FEATURES & CAREGIVER SAFEGUARDS:

• Stop Elderly Parent From Muting Phone (Protected Volume Guard)
Accidentally muting the phone is the most common cause of family worry. Our built-in Volume Guard actively monitors the audio level to lock ringer volume on Android and prevent accidental silent mode, making it much easier to reach your loved ones when it matters.

• Always Visible Home Button on Android (Fast Escape Route)
Did the user get lost in a news article, an ad, or the camera app? A floating Home button remains visible over most apps and screens to prevent seniors from getting lost in apps. One tap provides an immediate and safe escape route back to the familiar home screen, wherever they are.

• Photo Speed Dial for Seniors & Pocket-Dial Protection (Faces First)
It is easier to recognize faces than to read names. Link large, high-contrast photo tiles directly to key people for effortless one touch speed dial for seniors. Every call is protected by a smart 5-second countdown to prevent accidental pocket dials, and the phone button gives instant access to a simple call log for visually impaired users.

• Emergency SOS Button with GPS Location (Safe SOS)
A single large, red SOS tile dials emergency contacts directly and simultaneously sends automatic SMS and emails with live GPS coordinates – even if the call goes unanswered.

• Lock Home Screen Icons on Android (Professional Caregiver Tools)
Behind a secret PIN code, you gain access to a powerful caregiver control panel. It is the easiest way to stop grandpa from deleting apps or moving icons around. Here you can hide confusing apps, lock the screen orientation, and export a full backup of the entire setup with a single tap.

• Self-Healing Design (Health Shield)
Android systems can be unpredictable, and settings can be changed by accidental taps. Our unique Health Shield actively monitors that the app retains its critical permissions. If something is accidentally turned off, the shield guides the user directly to the correct setting to restore the function before problems arise.

TRY IT RISK-FREE – NO SUBSCRIPTIONS:
SeniorLauncher is designed to reduce stress for seniors and provide peace of mind for caregivers. Test the system with a worry-free 14-day free trial. If you love the peace of mind it provides, you can unlock the full version with a single one-time payment – with absolutely no ads and no hidden subscriptions.

Important Information Regarding Permissions:
SeniorLauncher uses the AccessibilityService API to enable the floating Home button over other apps. This is the core functionality that prevents elderly users from getting lost in complex menus and ensures they can always return safely to the home screen. No personal data is collected, stored, or shared through this service.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Jon Elseth
Downloads:
60 12
Version:
1.0.8 Last updated: 2026-11-04
Version code:
70
Creation date:
2026-10-17
Publisher country:
NO NO
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
  • android.permission.SEND_SMS Very high risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS High risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY Moderate risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
  • android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
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Size:
22.05MB
Email:
su*****@seniorlauncher.app
Website:
Privacy policy:
Full description:
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Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-11-08
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Jon Elseth
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seniorlauncher
Email:
su*****@seniorlauncher.app
Website:
https://seniorlauncher.app/

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