Senior Phone - Inglenook

The easy senior launcher that gives elderly users confidence to use their phone.

Hi, I’m Edward. I built Inglenook for my mother, who has MS and finds small icons difficult to use and unpredictable icon layouts overwhelming. My aim is to make phones more accessible for everyone who struggles with typical launchers. If you have feedback or a feature request, I’d love to hear from you.

Inglenook is a simple elderly home screen that replaces the Android home screen with a calm, minimalist, distraction-free interface. A large icon launcher built for seniors, elderly users, and people with motor impairments — set it up once and it stays exactly as you leave it. Predictable and simple, every single time.

✅ Large Icons
Oversized icons and big buttons for effortless visibility. Generous tap targets designed for tremors, arthritis, and reduced dexterity — no fiddly controls, no tiny icons.

✅ Favourite Apps on the Home Screen
Pin up to 9 apps in a prominent grid — Phone, Messages, or whatever your family member uses most. Rename any app to something familiar, like "Video Call" instead of a brand name.

✅ One-Tap Family Contacts
Add family members to a quick-contact strip, always visible at the bottom of the screen. A familiar face and name is always one tap away.

✅ Haptic Feedback on Every Tap
Every button produces a physical pulse — critical for users with reduced sensation. They always know their tap was registered.

✅ Easy Mode Customisation
- Hide unused apps and rename any app
- Change grid size, icon size, and text size (up to Extra Large)
- Light, dark, and high contrast modes
- 12hr or 24hr clock

✅ No Tech Skills Needed
No hidden menus, no confusing gestures, no notifications fighting for attention. The screen looks identical every time — nothing moves, nothing surprises.

✅ 100% Private & Secure
All your data — apps, contacts — stays on your device. No account required, no ads, no cloud, works fully offline.

🛡️ Trusted by Caregivers
Inglenook is built for two people: the senior or motor-impaired user who uses it every day, and the family member or carer who sets it up. The perfect senior phone app for anyone setting up Android for seniors or looking for an accessible launcher for an elderly parent.

Inglenook was built with the knowledge that a cluttered, confusing phone is one that goes unused. We believe everyone deserves a phone they can rely on — whether you call it a senior home launcher, an easy phone for seniors, or simply peace of mind.

Recent changes:
New in 1.7.0:
- Support for app shortcuts such as PWAs
- Bug fixes