43 InspirationalMobile Splash Screens

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What Is A Splash Screen?

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Unique / Eye-Catching37

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IntroductionYou 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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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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PROFESSIONAL / CLEANEXAMPLES.

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By: Lift Worldwide6

Lift• The bright blues and

whites make this splash screen stand out.

• Colors work nicely with the vertical stripes.

• Caption is creative and inspirational.

7By: Coaster

• Beautiful plaid pattern.

• Purple to blue gradient makes it pop.

• Simple title.

Coaster

By: Mail.Ru8

• Logo is vibrant and center stage.

• Bright glow surrounds logo and draws people in.

Agent PC

By: TagTile9

TagTile• Very simple and

clean design.

• The green logo on the dark gradient makes it stand out.

By: Pocket Your Shop10

• Wood background welcomes users in.

• Looks professional without being too formal.

• The engrained logo is polished and gorgeous.

Residence Inn:Marriott Anaheim

By: Listn, LLC11

• Very deep black background looks good on high quality displays.

• The reflection below the logo makes a subtle but powerful impact.

Listn

By: Simple Finance12

• Unique bulletin board design.

• Very clean look and makes users interested.

Simple

By: Thrillist13

• Impresses users immediately from unique texture.

• Caption is short and sweet.

JackThreads

By: Ahiku Corp.14

• Beautiful gradients and textures.

• Design at the bottom makes this splash screen look elegant and professional.

Recood

By: Forkly15

• Clever use of chalk.

• Works nicely with black chalkboard texture.

Forkly

By: Square, Inc.16

• Clean pattern that makes brings out logo.

• Clean look that flows well with the rest of the app.

Square Wallet

By: Wenzani17

• Simple design.

• Logo is colorful and stands out against the black background

Wenzani

By: Iron Horse Ent Inc.18

• Logo is embedded into the pattern.

• Pattern is unique and works nicely against the gradient.

Drum Guru

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By: Zaarly

• Collage of photos makes for a nice background.

• Logo, text and pictures are all clear and easy to read.

Zaarly

By: Zolmo20

• 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.

Jamie Oliver’sRecipes

COLORFUL / FUNEXAMPLES.

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By: Tracks Media, Inc.22

• Clever use of the logo and title over a beautiful image of the sky.

• Interesting and impressive design.

Tracks

By: Camino Real, Inc.23

• Pretty texture patterns for the wall and wood floor.

• Colors are vibrant and fit nicely with the rest of the app.

Blip Me

By: Guopeng Liang24

• Eye-catching logo.

• Very clean design.

• Impresses users at first glance.

DailyCost

By: Capple Factory25

• Shading and text looks childish, yet professional.

• This adds a unique feel that is inviting to users.

• The caption is also very clever.

Weesh

By: Localmind, Corp.26

• Contemporary colors and feel.

• Bright colors and dotted patterns make a beautiful design.

• Feels like a cutting edge app before you open it.

Localmind

By: Eeve Ltd.27

• Colorful logo and simple background.

• Title has a unique texture that stands out.

Popset

By: Mobestream Media28

• Modern and clean looking wood design.

• Simple and effective.

Key Ring

By: Vimeo, LLC29

• Bright, vibrant colors that are very pleasing to the eye.

• Beautiful trees and birds make new users feel welcome,

Vimeo

By: Foodspotting, Inc.30

• Intriguing background image

• Embedded box for caption makes it stand out and easy to read

Foodspotting

By: Boxee, Inc.28

• Each cloud’s pattern is different when overlapping another cloud.

• Unique and incredibly clever design.

Cloudee

By: Vyclone Inc.32

• Interesting pattern inside of the logo.

• Beautiful range of colors.

• Title is written in cursive.

Vyclone

By: Pinweel, Inc.33

• Plain white background, simple logo, and a short caption.

• Sometimes that’s all you need.

Pinweel

By: Berker Sirman34

• The bright yellow background catches the attention users.

• Cool logo sparks curiosity and entices users to explore the rest of the app.

WOO

By: Weathermob, Inc.35

• Colorful logo in the center.

• The shadow beneath logo makes it more pronounced and bold.

Weathermob

UNIQUE / EYE-CATCHINGEXAMPLES.

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By: Nike, Inc.37

• The bright red background in contrast to the glowing white logo really pops.

• The track design at the bottom is very clever and clean.

Nike+ Running

By: Saturised38

• Only uses purple, orange and white.

• The three colors complement each other and makes for a beautiful design.

Wrappit

By: Sutro Media39

• Makes good use of real spices to create an interesting effect.

• Uses both bright and dark colors.

iSpice

By: Evernote40

• Uses bright green to stand out and impress new users.

• Features a pretty collage of icons, some of which are their other apps.

Evernote

By: PayPal, an eBay Company41

• Beautiful and professional texture.

• Title is embedded into the background.

PayPal

By: Lemon, Inc.42

• Captures the look and feel of a leather wallet.

• The details like the stitching and texture on the logo make a great first impression.

Lemon Wallet

By: National Geographic Society43

• Realistic texture to show off the app design.

• Breathtaking image to show off content of the app itself.

National Parks

By: Flipboard Inc.44

• Beautiful image to impress users.

• Literally welcomes users in with the caption.

Flipboard

By: 955 Dreams45

• Big tiles with wood finish makes for a clean and professional look

• Gives the impression of a high-quality app

Band of the Day

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By: LocalHero, Inc.

• Very unique design.

• Cartoonish pictures and text give it a look and feel that will spark some curiosity.

LocalHero

By: Everyme, Inc.47

• 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.

Everyme

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By: Viddy, Inc.

• Beautiful texture.

• Logo is equally beautiful and fits perfectly on top of the texture.

Viddy

By: LivingSocial49

• Creative and clever design.

• Uses icons all the things you can do using the app.

LivingSocial

By: Foursquare Labs, Inc.50

• Beautiful baby blue background.

• Fun, transparent icons that fill up most of the screen.

Foursquare

ConclusionWith 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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