BIG Launcher review
A customizable Android home screen for people who need larger buttons and simpler navigation.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
BIG Launcher replaces Android’s standard home screen with large, readable buttons and simplified navigation. It is designed for seniors and people with low vision or blindness, motor difficulties or cognitive impairments, as well as anyone seeking a simpler phone interface. The launcher is also available on Android tablets. Its customizable screens and app list make it a fit for people who want fewer, more accessible ways to reach everyday phone functions, rather than a conventional home screen focused on compact icons.
The standout feature is the control over button assignments and screen layouts. Users can assign buttons to apps, contacts, calls, SMS, websites, widgets or SOS, and choose layouts including 3×4, 3×3, 2×4, 2×2 and 1×1. Icons can come from internal options, icon packs, themes or apps, and swipe navigation between screens is configurable. The Applications list includes app-name search, optional substring search and the ability to hide selected apps. An SOS button can send GPS coordinates by SMS. These options support a simplified interface without limiting every button to launching an app.
BIG Launcher has a free plan, while the published full-version price is a one-time $11.99 lifetime license. The paid version unlocks customization of all home-screen buttons, unlimited additional screens and password protection for settings. The SOS feature and configurable controls may suit users who need quick access to specific actions; people seeking a standard launcher across multiple platforms should look elsewhere, since BIG Launcher runs on Android. Companion BIG Phone and BIG SMS apps are separate products with separate licenses, so the launcher alone does not include them.
BIG Launcher pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Assign buttons to apps, contacts, calls, SMS, websites, widgets or SOS
- Choose from multiple screen layouts and configure swipe navigation
- Search app names and optionally protect launcher settings with a password
- Where it doesn't
- The full version's listed price is a one-time $11.99 lifetime license
- BIG Phone and BIG SMS are separate apps and licenses
- Runs on Android phones and tablets; no other platform is listed
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