A mobile experience users actually want to use

iOS and Android app design and development, from first sketch to app store, built around real user behavior.

The Problem

Most apps lose users before they even start.

The average app keeps only 25% of its users after the first day. Not because the idea is bad, but because the first few minutes don't hold up. A confusing onboarding, a cluttered interface, or a flow that asks for too much too soon is enough to make someone delete the app and never look back.

A well-designed app changes that. It makes the first session feel effortless and gives users a real reason to open it again tomorrow.

Retention funnel showing user drop-off from 100 downloads to 25 active users by Day 1, 13 by Day 7, and 7 by Day 30
Retention funnel showing user drop-off from 100 downloads to 25 active users by Day 1, 13 by Day 7, and 7 by Day 30

What numbers say

What numbers say

25%

First impressions decide everything

The average Day 1 retention rate sits around 25 to 28%. Apps that deliver value in the first session are the ones that keep users coming back.

25%

First impressions decide everything

The average Day 1 retention rate sits around 25 to 28%. Apps that deliver value in the first session are the ones that keep users coming back.

3x

Good onboarding changes the whole trajectory

Apps that get users to a meaningful first action see 2 to 3 times better Day 7 retention. Onboarding isn't a formality, it's the highest-leverage moment in the entire app.

5x

cheaper

Retention is cheaper than acquisition

Retaining an existing user costs up to 5 times less than acquiring a new one. A great first experience isn't just good design, it's the more cost-effective growth strategy.

5x

cheaper

Retention is cheaper than acquisition

Retaining an existing user costs up to 5 times less than acquiring a new one. A great first experience isn't just good design, it's the more cost-effective growth strategy.

Mobile onboarding screen showing a 68% progress ring and a weekly streak calendar, with a single Get Started button and no account required

My Approach

Designed around real user behavior.

Most apps are designed around what the business wants to show. This one gets designed around what the user actually needs to do, in what order, and how quickly they need to get there. Every screen either moves someone closer to that first win or it gets cut.

That's what separates an app people try once from one they come back to. The design isn't just how it looks, it's why people stay.

The process

Three steps, no guesswork

01

Discovery

Understanding the core user journeys, the key actions the app needs to support, and what a successful first session actually looks like.

02

Design

Full UI design across every screen and state, built around a clear, consistent system so the app feels intuitive from the very first tap.

03

Build & Launch

Turning the design into a fully working app for iOS and Android, tested, refined, and published to the app stores, ready for real users.

FAQ's

Can you work with a developer or team I already have?

Yes. Design can be handed off to an existing development team, or the full build can be handled end to end, whichever fits the project.

Can you redesign an app I already have?
Do you design push notifications and other engagement features?
Will the app need ongoing maintenance after launch?

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Let's spend 30 minutes figuring out what your business needs digitally.

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Book a discovery call and let's find out if we're a good fit!

Let's spend 30 minutes figuring out what your business needs digitally.

No cost, no commitment, no pressure.