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Mobile app design inspiration for small screens

Mobile app design inspiration is a set of strong phone screens and flows. This page collects iOS and Android work with a source link and credit, so you can study how good apps use small space.

Designs
10
Dark canvas
40%

3 designs match the filters, newest first

About mobile apps

How to use mobile app design inspiration

A phone screen leaves little room for mistakes. The best apps decide what matters most, give it space, and move the rest out of the way. Compare thumb reach, text size and bottom navigation across many apps before you pick yours.

On DesignPorn you can search mobile app design in plain words, or upload a screenshot to find designs like it. Open any item to see its palette with share, its heading and body fonts, and its spacing base unit. Save the best to a board and send it to a client by private link. Every item has a source link and a credit to its author. Next, look at app design inspiration.

Keep going with app design inspiration, ui inspiration and dashboard ui examples.

Patterns to look for

  • Primary actions sit within thumb reach, often at the bottom.
  • Text is at least 16 pixels for reading.
  • Lists use clear rows with generous tap areas.
  • Gestures have a visible alternative, such as a button.
  • Motion is short and explains a change.

Pattern breakdown

What makes great mobile apps, from our data

Counted over the 10 curated mobile apps in the library.

10

Designs

40%

Use a dark canvas

4 px

Most common base unit

Most used hue families

  • Blue 60%
  • Indigo 20%
  • Orange 20%
  • Yellow 20%
  • Amber 10%

Share of designs where the hue covers part of the page.

Heading fonts

  • Bearsansheadline1
  • Effra1
  • HalideRouterNeue1
  • Jokker Semibold1
  • NunitoSans1

Spacing base units

  • 4 px5 designs
  • 2 px3 designs
  • 5 px2 designs

FAQ

Mobile app design inspiration questions

What are the key rules of mobile app design?

Keep the main task simple, make targets large, keep text readable, and respect platform habits.

How big should buttons be on mobile?

At least 44 pixels tall is a common guide, with space around them.

Can I search for dark mode apps?

Yes. Filter by dark and light.

Can I save screens for a client?

Yes. Save to a board and send a private link.

Search mobile apps by style

Describe the look in plain words or upload a screenshot. The first search needs no account.

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