Users don't come back after the first session
If people can't reach the core action in the first minute, they close the app and rarely return. First-session clarity is the most expensive problem to ignore.
Mobile app design services
for iOS and Android
Users decide in the first session whether your app is worth keeping. As a mobile app design agency, we design iOS and Android products with onboarding that sticks, flows that feel obvious and screens people come back to.
Mobile app design built for retention,
not just looks
Usable first, then beautiful. An app can look polished and still lose people at sign-up. We fix the flow first, then make it look good.
Each platform has its own rules. iOS and Android users expect different navigation, gestures and controls. We design for both instead of copying one onto the other.
Built to scale. A component system that grows with new features, so release ten still looks like the same app as release one.
What a poorly designed app
actually costs you
Navigation that works in demos but breaks in real use
Apps designed for the pitch fall apart when real users arrive with real goals. We design for everyday use, not the happy path from a demo.
Design that works on one device and fails on another
Perfect on the newest iPhone, broken on a mid-range Android with a smaller screen. We design and test across the devices your users actually have.
Low ratings that compound over time
People check ratings before they install. A 3.2-star average cuts downloads, and recovering from one bad wave of reviews takes months.
App design that movedthe metrics
Real products, real users, real outcomes.
Dropcallusers in two daysAn AI calling app that went viral within 48 hours of launch.Lendflowyearscontinuous design partnershipApp and product design for an embedded lending platform, from MVP to enterprise scale.
Mobile Banking Appuser satisfactionWe found and fixed 14 UX and accessibility issues. Satisfaction rose from 3.2 to 4.6 out of 5.
What’s included in our
mobile app design services
Scope depends on your product stage and how much of the app needs work. The goal stays the same: an app that's clear, usable and ready to scale.
Wireframes and User Flows
Mobile app UX design starts with screen logic and flows. The team agrees on structure and navigation before anyone touches visuals.
Mobile UI Design
High-fidelity screens that match your brand and positioning. Our mobile UI design services cover every state: empty, loading, error and success.
iOS and Android Design
iOS and Android app design services that keep one product feel while following Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and Google's Material Design.
App Redesign
For live apps, we simplify flows, clean up the visual system and fix the usability issues that hurt engagement and ratings.
Interactive Prototypes
Clickable prototypes for user testing, investor demos and team alignment, ready before engineering starts.
Design Handoff
Final files, components and interaction notes in Figma, so developers build exactly what was designed and ask fewer questions.
USER FLOW · ONBOARDING
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Three screens, one pathsketched as boxesagreed before any visuals
TRANSFERS · EVERY STATE
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Designed past the happy pathone screenfour states, each drawn
ONE PRODUCT · TWO PLATFORMS
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ContinueANDROID · MATERIAL 3
Native on each platforma press dims on iOSand ripples on Android
LIVE APP · REDESIGN
BeforeAfter
out of 5
User satisfactionbefore the redesignafter the redesign
PROTOTYPE · TESTED WITH USERS
of 3 screens
NextClickable before codescreen onetested end to end
FIGMA · DEV HANDOFF
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Specs developers copymeasured in Figmacopied straight to code
How we design a mobile app
in 6 to 8 weeks
You always know where the project stands and what comes next.
1
Discovery & Vision
Product goals, users, constraints and success metrics. By the end of week one you have a product brief and a first map of user flows.
Week 1Wireframes & User Flows
Core flows and wireframes for key screens. We test layout and navigation before visual design, while changes are still cheap.
Weeks 2 to 3Visual Design & Prototype
Full UI on approved wireframes and an interactive Figma prototype. You walk through every critical flow before engineering writes a line of code.
Weeks 4 to 6~2 hrs / week
A weekly sync plus async review in Figma or Slack. You approve what matters, we handle the rest.
Your time hereA mobile app design takes 6 to 8 weeks from kickoff to handoff. Complex apps can take 10 to 12 weeks.
Why product teams choose Glow
as their app design agency
We bring deep mobile design expertise
We work on onboarding, payments, offline states and push permission flows all the time, so we know where apps usually break and how to prevent it.
We design with the user at the center
Interviews, usability tests and analytics shape the flows. Opinions in the meeting room don't.
We build scalable, flexible solutions
A component library and design tokens that grow with new features and stay easy for developers to implement.
Platform-specific, not just responsive
An iOS app should feel like iOS and an Android app like Android. That's the difference between a mobile UX agency and a web studio that shrinks a desktop layout.
Prototype before development
Every critical flow is clickable and tested before code. A problem found in Figma costs hours to fix. Found in production, it costs sprints.
Transparent, milestone-based process
Clear milestones, weekly syncs and async updates. You always know what's done, what's next and what needs your decision.
We work on onboarding, payments, offline states and push permission flows all the time, so we know where apps usually break and how to prevent it.
Interviews, usability tests and analytics shape the flows. Opinions in the meeting room don't.
A component library and design tokens that grow with new features and stay easy for developers to implement.
An iOS app should feel like iOS and an Android app like Android. That's the difference between a mobile UX agency and a web studio that shrinks a desktop layout.
Every critical flow is clickable and tested before code. A problem found in Figma costs hours to fix. Found in production, it costs sprints.
Clear milestones, weekly syncs and async updates. You always know what's done, what's next and what needs your decision.
“About a week ago, we went a bit viral with 10k users in 2 days and we received a lot of positive feedback about the design - so thank you Glow for that!”
Israel Benarousse
CEO, Dropcall
“Glow Design Agency delivered high-quality UX/UI designs that enabled the client to close more deals. Their animated video and design gained the client almost 500+ new LinkedIn followers. The team executed work on time and within budget.
Doug Marinaro
CEO, Riptide
"The design work provided by Glow Design Agency completely exceeded project stakeholder expectations in terms of both quality and delivery. Their team was organized and communicative throughout the process, breaking down complex industry concepts and translating them into a sleek and useable UI."
Jon Fry
CEO & Founder at Lendflow (YC W21)
"Glow Design provided UI/UX design for a office space provider and has since expanded their role to include design updates for the site's front- and backend as well as social media visuals and animations."
Eric Zellhart
VP Product at LiquidSpace
"Glow Design Agency provided UI and UX design services for e-cars charging market company. They were tasked with designing the UX and UI of the app's prototype."
Max Grollmann
Managing Director
"Glow was hired by an e-commerce platform for their UI/UX design services. They redesigned website and provided support. After the new website was launched, the client saw a significant increase in conversions."
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Vinicius Rodrigues
CTO at E-Commerce Platform
App platforms
and products we design
As a mobile app design company for tech products, we shape each project around the product type, its users and your business goals.
Native iOS and Android
Separate native experiences tuned to each platform's patterns, performance and accessibility settings.
Cross-Platform App Design
One design system for a shared React Native or Flutter codebase, with clear notes on where iOS and Android behavior should differ.
AI-Powered Apps
Assistants, copilots and AI features that show what they're doing, handle uncertain answers and keep the user in control.
Fintech & Banking Apps
Onboarding, KYC, payments and dashboards that feel safe and stay clear when money is on the line. See our fintech design work.
SaaS & Productivity Apps
Mobile companions to SaaS products and tools for teams on the move, designed for quick tasks between meetings.
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Frequently
asked questions
How much does mobile app design cost?
It depends on the number of core flows, the platforms and how much research and testing you need. For a new product, our MVP design package is a fixed $12,500 for four weeks. For ongoing app work, a design retainer with a senior team is $12,000 a month.
It depends on the number of core flows, the platforms and how much research and testing you need. For a new product, our MVP design package is a fixed $12,500 for four weeks. For ongoing app work, a design retainer with a senior team is $12,000 a month.
Should we go native or cross-platform?
With one React Native or Flutter codebase, we design a shared system and flag where iOS and Android should behave differently: back navigation, date pickers, share sheets. For native builds, each platform gets its own patterns from the start. We recommend an option once we know your team and roadmap.
With one React Native or Flutter codebase, we design a shared system and flag where iOS and Android should behave differently: back navigation, date pickers, share sheets. For native builds, each platform gets its own patterns from the start. We recommend an option once we know your team and roadmap.
Do you also build the app?
Yes. Our development team can build the app from the approved designs. If you have your own engineers, we hand off Figma files with components, specs and interaction notes, and stay available for questions during the build.
Yes. Our development team can build the app from the approved designs. If you have your own engineers, we hand off Figma files with components, specs and interaction notes, and stay available for questions during the build.
Can you redesign our app without losing existing users?
Yes. A mobile app redesign starts with analytics, app store reviews and support tickets. We fix the flows that hurt most first, keep familiar patterns where users rely on them and test with current users before release. If only one flow needs work, we scope just that.
Yes. A mobile app redesign starts with analytics, app store reviews and support tickets. We fix the flows that hurt most first, keep familiar patterns where users rely on them and test with current users before release. If only one flow needs work, we scope just that.
How long does mobile app design take?
Most apps take 6 to 8 weeks from kickoff to handoff, complex ones 10 to 12. Fixing a single flow takes less. You get a timeline before we start.
Most apps take 6 to 8 weeks from kickoff to handoff, complex ones 10 to 12. Fixing a single flow takes less. You get a timeline before we start.
We're an early-stage startup. Should we hire a mobile app designer or an agency?
If you need a few screens polished, a freelance designer is enough. Mobile app design for startups usually needs more: research, flows, testing and a dev-ready handoff. A senior team covers all of it without gaps, and you can try us first with a free 3-day trial.
If you need a few screens polished, a freelance designer is enough. Mobile app design for startups usually needs more: research, flows, testing and a dev-ready handoff. A senior team covers all of it without gaps, and you can try us first with a free 3-day trial.
