Assistive Tap
Gentle Tech Tools
Accessible floating button for easy one-handed navigation. Perfect for seniors!
- Downloads
- 100+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Dec 13
- 2025 Β· v3.1.0
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About Assistive Tap
## Short Description (80 characters max)
Accessible floating button for easy one-handed navigation. Perfect for seniors!
## Full Description
**Navigate your phone with just one tap!**
Assistive Tap provides a floating button that makes Android navigation easier for seniors and users with motor impairments. Navigate with simple gestures - no complex controls needed.
### π Easy to Learn
- **Interactive Tutorial**: Helpful tooltip shows you all gestures on first use
- **No Confusion**: Learn by doing, not by reading manuals
### π Safe & Simple Navigation
- **Safe Home Mode**: Every tap takes you home - maximum safety
- **One-Handed Use**: Navigate your entire phone with one hand
- **Always Available**: Floating button stays accessible in every app
- **Smart Positioning**: Automatically moves above keyboard when typing
### π Simple Gestures
Choose between two modes:
**Safe Home Mode** (Default - Maximum Safety):
- Tap once β Go home
- Long press β Go home
- Drag β Move button
**Navigation Mode** (For Advanced Users):
- Tap once β Go back
- Tap twice β Previous app
- Tap 3 times β All open apps
- Long press β Go home
- Drag β Move button
### π¨ Personalize Your Button
- **Easy Color Picker**: Choose any color with simple sliders
- **Adjust Transparency**: Make button more or less visible
- **Free Positioning**: Place button anywhere on screen
- **Stays Where You Put It**: Position remembered across device restarts
### βΏ Built for Accessibility
- **WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliant**: Meets international accessibility standards
- **TalkBack Support**: Works perfectly with screen readers
- **Large Touch Targets**: Easy to tap, even with limited dexterity
- **High Contrast**: Clear visibility in all lighting conditions
- **Simple Language**: Easy-to-understand interface
- **Dark Mode**: Automatic adaptation to your system theme
### π Privacy First
- **No Data Collection**: We don't collect any personal information
- **No Ads**: Completely ad-free experience
- **No Tracking**: Zero analytics or advertising IDs
- **Open Source**: Full transparency - source code available on GitHub
- **Local Storage Only**: All settings stay on your device
### π‘οΈ Safe & Reliable
- **Auto-Start**: Works immediately after device restart
- **Battery Friendly**: Minimal battery consumption
- **Crash-Free**: Thoroughly tested for stability
- **Regular Updates**: Continuously improved based on user feedback
### π± System Requirements
- Android 8.0 (Oreo) or newer
- Overlay permission (granted during setup)
- Accessibility service (guided setup process)
### π‘ Perfect For
- Seniors who find phone navigation difficult
- Users with arthritis or limited hand mobility
- People recovering from hand injuries
- Anyone who wants simpler phone navigation
- One-handed phone use (while carrying bags, etc.)
- Users with tremors or reduced fine motor control
### π― Why Choose Assistive Tap?
Unlike other navigation apps, Assistive Tap is specifically designed for elderly users and people with motor impairments. Every feature prioritizes **simplicity**, **safety**, and **accessibility**.
The new interactive tooltip helps first-time users discover gestures without reading instructions. The default Safe Home mode ensures users always find their way back to the home screen - no confusion, no getting lost in apps.
### π Free & Open Source
All features are completely free. No in-app purchases, no premium tiers, no subscriptions. This is accessibility software built for everyone.
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**Download Assistive Tap today and make your phone easier to use!**
*Made with β€οΈ for accessibility*
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### Support & Feedback
Questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you!
- Report issues on GitHub
- Request new features
- Join our community discussions
**Note**: This app is an assistive tool and does not replace professional medical advice or therapy for motor impairments.
What’s new
Version 3.1.0 Β· Updated December 13, 2025
What's New in v3.1.0: π Welcome Tutorial - New interactive onboarding guides you through setup π Privacy Policy - In-app access to our privacy commitment (no data collected!) π§ Send Feedback - Easy feedback button with pre-filled email π Terms of Service - Clear usage terms now available in-app βοΈ Skip Option - Tutorial can be skipped if you prefer to explore Previous improvements: β’ Safe Home mode as default Perfect for seniors and users with motor impairments!
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