This document provides 43 examples of splash screen designs for mobile apps. It begins with an introduction explaining what a splash screen is and its purpose. It then shows examples organized into categories like professional/clean, colorful/fun, and unique/eye-catching. Each example includes an image of the splash screen, brief description, and creator. The document concludes by encouraging the reader to learn about their target audience to design an eye-catching splash screen that sparks curiosity.
2. Table of Contents
Introduction 3 23 Colorful / Fun
What Is A Splash Screen? 4 37 Unique / Eye-Catching
Professional / Clean 5 50 Conclusion
3. Introduction
You never get a second chance to make a first
impression. That is why a splash screen is a key part
of any mobile app.
The splash screen is a hook that needs to grab
attention and impress. If a new user does not like what
they see, they will be turned off immediately.
We’ve compiled 43 examples of genius splash screen
design to inspire your own. But first, let’s go over what
a splash screen is and the elements that make up a
good one.
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4. What Is A Splash Screen?
A splash screen is image that appears when an app is loading. This is the
first thing users see when opening an app, so it needs to be relevant and
grab their attention. Below you can see the basic elements that make up a
splash screen.
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6. Lift
• The bright blues and
whites make this
splash screen stand
out.
• Colors work nicely
with the vertical
stripes.
• Caption is creative
and inspirational.
By: Lift Worldwide
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7. Coaster
• Beautiful plaid
pattern.
• Purple to blue
gradient makes it
pop.
• Simple title.
By: Coaster
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8. Agent PC
• Logo is vibrant and
center stage.
• Bright glow
surrounds logo and
draws people in.
By: Mail.Ru
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9. TagTile
• Very simple and
clean design.
• The green logo on
the dark gradient
makes it stand out.
By: TagTile
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10. Residence Inn:
Marriott Anaheim
• Wood background
welcomes users in.
• Looks professional
without being too
formal.
• The engrained
logo is polished
and gorgeous.
By: Pocket Your Shop
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11. Listn
• Very deep black
background looks
good on high
quality displays.
• The reflection
below the logo
makes a subtle but
powerful impact.
By: Listn, LLC
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12. Simple
• Unique bulletin
board design.
• Very clean look
and makes users
interested.
By: Simple Finance
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18. Drum Guru
• Logo is embedded
into the pattern.
• Pattern is unique
and works nicely
against the
gradient.
By: Iron Horse Ent Inc.
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19. Zaarly
• Collage of photos
makes for a nice
background.
• Logo, text and
pictures are all
clear and easy to
read.
By: Zaarly
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20. Jamie Oliver’s
Recipes
• App icons are at the
bottom of the splash
screen.
• Provides a smoother
transition into the
app itself.
• Fun icons below title
are a nice touch.
By: Zolmo
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22. Tracks
• Clever use of the
logo and title over
a beautiful image
of the sky.
• Interesting and
impressive design.
By: Tracks Media, Inc.
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23. Blip Me
• Pretty texture
patterns for the
wall and wood
floor.
• Colors are vibrant
and fit nicely with
the rest of the app.
By: Camino Real, Inc.
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25. Weesh
• Shading and text
looks childish, yet
professional.
• This adds a unique
feel that is inviting
to users.
• The caption is also
very clever.
By: Capple Factory
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26. Localmind
• Contemporary colors
and feel.
• Bright colors and
dotted patterns
make a beautiful
design.
• Feels like a cutting
edge app before
you open it.
By: Localmind, Corp.
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27. Popset
• Colorful logo and
simple
background.
• Title has a unique
texture that stands
out.
By: Eeve Ltd.
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28. Key Ring
• Modern and clean
looking wood
design.
• Simple and
effective.
By: Mobestream Media
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29. Vimeo
• Bright, vibrant colors
that are very
pleasing to the eye.
• Beautiful trees and
birds make new
users feel welcome,
By: Vimeo, LLC
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30. Foodspotting
• Intriguing
background image
• Embedded box for
caption makes it
stand out and easy
to read
By: Foodspotting, Inc.
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31. Cloudee
• Each cloud’s
pattern is different
when overlapping
another cloud.
• Unique and
incredibly clever
design.
By: Boxee, Inc.
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32. Vyclone
• Interesting pattern
inside of the logo.
• Beautiful range of
colors.
• Title is written in
cursive.
By: Vyclone Inc.
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33. Pinweel
• Plain white
background,
simple logo, and
a short caption.
• Sometimes that’s
all you need.
By: Pinweel, Inc.
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34. WOO
• The bright yellow
background catches
the attention users.
• Cool logo sparks
curiosity and entices
users to explore the
rest of the app.
By: Berker Sirman
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35. Weathermob
• Colorful logo in the
center.
• The shadow beneath
logo makes it more
pronounced and
bold.
By: Weathermob, Inc.
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37. Nike+ Running
• The bright red
background in
contrast to the
glowing white logo
really pops.
• The track design at
the bottom is very
clever and clean.
By: Nike, Inc.
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38. Wrappit
• Only uses purple,
orange and white.
• The three colors
complement each
other and makes
for a beautiful
design.
By: Saturised
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39. iSpice
• Makes good use of
real spices to
create an
interesting effect.
• Uses both bright
and dark colors.
By: Sutro Media
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40. Evernote
• Uses bright green
to stand out and
impress new users.
• Features a pretty
collage of icons,
some of which are
their other apps.
By: Evernote
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41. PayPal
• Beautiful and
professional texture.
• Title is embedded
into the background.
By: PayPal, an eBay Company
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42. Lemon Wallet
• Captures the look
and feel of a
leather wallet.
• The details like the
stitching and
texture on the logo
make a great first
impression.
By: Lemon, Inc.
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43. National Parks
• Realistic texture to
show off the app
design.
• Breathtaking
image to show off
content of the app
itself.
By: National Geographic Society
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44. Flipboard
• Beautiful image to
impress users.
• Literally welcomes
users in with the
caption.
By: Flipboard Inc.
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45. Band of the Day
• Big tiles with wood
finish makes for a
clean and
professional look
• Gives the impression
of a high-quality
app
By: 955 Dreams
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46. LocalHero
• Very unique design.
• Cartoonish pictures
and text give it a
look and feel that
will spark some
curiosity.
By: LocalHero, Inc.
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47. Everyme
• Cool pattern in
background.
• Logo is set over
interesting image.
• The caption has a
more creative and
fun approach let
users know the app
is loading.
By: Everyme, Inc.
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48. Viddy
• Beautiful texture.
• Logo is equally
beautiful and fits
perfectly on top of
the texture.
By: Viddy, Inc.
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49. LivingSocial
• Creative and
clever design.
• Uses icons all the
things you can do
using the app.
By: LivingSocial
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50. Foursquare
• Beautiful baby
blue background.
• Fun, transparent
icons that fill up
most of the screen.
By: Foursquare Labs, Inc.
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51. Conclusion
With all of these great examples, it might be difficult
to find a style that reflects your brand.
Your goal is to create an eye-catching and inviting
splash screen that will also spark your visitors
curiosity and give them a reason to stick around.
Take the time to learn about your target audience,
and determine what design style would really
capture their attention.
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