BIG SMS for Seniors

Simple SMS app for seniors with large text, clearer threads, and easier replies.

BIG Launcher · name.kunes.android.launcher.bigmessages

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 100K+ downloads v6.1.0 10 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v6.1.0 (610)
Updated: Sep 1, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 10 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Mar 22, 2024 (at least)
Permissions: 29 (12 sensitive)
Website: biglauncher.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

BIG SMS for Seniors is an app by BIG Launcher in the Communication category, listed since at least March 2024. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 5.5.1, the APK grew from 8.8 MB to 10 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 29 permissions, 12 of them sensitive, including read contacts, read sms and send sms. It asks for the same permissions as version 6.0.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v6.1.0

+ added an option to hide search field in Contacts * fixed an issue where the keyboard covered the text field in New Message

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

BIG SMS is an easy-to-use SMS app for seniors. It makes text messaging easier to read and easier to manage with large fonts, clearer message threads, and a simple SMS editor. Designed first for seniors and people with low vision, BIG SMS helps users read and reply to text messages with more comfort and confidence on the phone they already have. The app is available in English and 70 languages worldwide. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE BIG SMS • 💬 Large fonts for easier reading • 🎨 Different colors for clearer message threads • ✉️ A simple SMS editor for easier replies • 🔔 Optional full-screen SMS notifications for fast callback or reply • 🏆 Winner of the Vodafone Smart Accessibility Awards MADE FOR CLEAR, EVERYDAY MESSAGING BIG SMS focuses on the parts of messaging that matter most every day: readability, clarity, and lower stress. It is especially helpful for: • seniors who find standard messaging apps too small or busy • users who need larger text and stronger visual separation • people who want a simpler way to read and answer SMS messages • anyone setting up a clearer SMS experience for themselves or a family member IMPORTANT NOTES • Optional full-screen SMS notifications are not available on Android 10 and higher • MMS is not supported BUILT ON BIG LAUNCHER ACCESSIBILITY PRINCIPLES BIG SMS follows the same accessibility approach as BIG Launcher and the BIG Apps Suite. It supports: • high-contrast color schemes • three different font sizes • TalkBack support • hardware keyboard control • the Tecla wheelchair interface BIG APPS SUITE BIG SMS works seamlessly with companion apps built with the same focus on simplicity and readability: • BIG Launcher — a simple home screen for seniors • BIG Phone — easy calling and contacts • BIG Alarm — a simple alarm clock • BIG Notifications — enlarged Android notifications COMPATIBILITY BIG SMS requires Android 4.4 and higher. FREE VERSION The free version is not time-limited, so you can try BIG SMS for as long as you need. Free version limitations: • only the 5 most recent SMS conversations are visible • after 20 sent SMS, a link to biglauncher.com is appended to every SMS If BIG SMS works well for you, the full version unlocks more complete everyday messaging.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v5.5.1. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v6.1.0 it requires Android 6.0+.

v6.1.0 LATEST Sep 1, 2026 10 MB TRUSTED v6.0.0 Jun 26, 2026 9.9 MB TRUSTED v5.9.5 May 25, 2026 9.5 MB TRUSTED v5.8.1 Feb 28, 2026 9.5 MB TRUSTED v5.5.1 Jul 1, 2024 8.8 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Sep 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 1, 2026
Signed byCN=.
Signing certificate (SHA-1)18:D9:D6:F0:D1:DA:69:0C:88:78:30:32:2D:98:41:52:9E:E0:C9:0C
File MD5a122454bbc7421177e8e8f37b377a50e
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (29)

BIG SMS for Seniors requests 29 permissions, 12 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read sms Sensitive android.permission.READ_SMS
Receive mms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS
Receive sms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
Send sms Sensitive android.permission.SEND_SMS
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Badge write badge (custom) name.kunes.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE_BADGE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) name.kunes.android.launcher.bigmessages.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sms android.permission.WRITE_SMS

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

BIG SMS for Seniors APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of BIG SMS for Seniors for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 6.0.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 6.0.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is BIG SMS for Seniors free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the BIG SMS for Seniors APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a122454bbc7421177e8e8f37b377a50e.