Simple Phone

Gentle Tech

About this app

Simple Phone: The Senior-Friendly Solution

Simple Phone is designed to be the easiest phone app for seniors, elderly, and people with visual impairments or motor control challenges. We prioritize simplicity, clarity, and ease of use to keep you connected with your loved ones without the confusion of modern interfaces.

Why Simple Phone?
Modern smartphones can be overwhelming. Simple Phone strips away the complexity and brings back the basic functionality of a phone, but with a modern, accessible interface. It replaces your default dialer with an experience that just works.

Key Features:
• Extra Large Touch Targets: All buttons are 48dp+ for easy tapping—no more accidental presses.
• High Contrast Colors: Deep blue and bright green themes designed for maximum visibility.
• Huge Text Option: Make contact names as large as photos for effortless reading.
• Smart Contact Management: Displays only contacts with phone numbers to reduce clutter.
• Photo Contacts: Call loved ones with a single touch on their photo.
• Haptic Feedback: Feel a vibration on every button press for confirmation.
• Voice Announcements: Hear contact names spoken aloud when calling (optional).
• Call Confirmation: Optional dialog to prevent accidental calls.
• Dark Mode: High-contrast dark theme for low-light conditions and reduced eye strain.
• Smart Search: Quickly find any contact by name.
• Missed Calls Display: Clear list of recent missed calls to return them easily (calls older than 24 hours are hidden to reduce clutter).
• Audio Output Selection: Briefly switch between Speaker, Bluetooth, and Earpiece during calls.

Senior & Accessibility Focused:
- Designed for users with vision impairments and lower dexterity.
- No confusing gestures—everything is a simple tap.
- Respects system "Do Not Disturb" settings while allowing repeat callers (emergency breakthrough).

Privacy First:
- 100% Offline: Your contacts and call history never leave your phone.
- No Ads: A completely clean, distraction-free experience.
- Open Source: Transparent and secure.

**Wear OS Companion App:**
Stay connected right from your wrist! The Wear OS companion app features:
* Favorite Contacts: View your synchronized favorite contacts with large photos directly on your watch.
* Quick Calling: Call your favorites or emergency numbers with a single tap.
* Find My Phone: Easily locate your misplaced phone by triggering a ring from your watch.
* Watch Face Complication: Add a complication to your favorite watch face to open the app instantly.
* Optimized Design: Full support for round and square watch shapes, featuring scrollbars and a responsive layout to prevent clipping on the screen edges.

Download Simple Phone today and make communication a breeze again!

What’s new

Here are the latest updates for Simple Phone:

* Added a new setting to confirm when you want to hang up a call, helping you avoid accidental disconnections.
* Improved the screen layout to ensure the app always looks clear and easy to read on your device.