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Mobile App Redesign

Your app works — but users aren't staying. Outdated design, confusing navigation, or an experience that no longer meets modern expectations. We redesign iOS and Android apps to look and feel like they belong in today's App Store, without throwing away what already works.

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A mobile app redesign is not the same as building a new app. The goal is to improve what's underperforming — visual design, user flows, onboarding, navigation — while keeping the functionality that works and avoiding a full rebuild that costs as much as starting from scratch.

At YAM, we approach every app redesign with a clear audit first. We look at where users drop off, what flows create friction, and what the design is communicating versus what it should be. The redesign targets those specific problems — not just a cosmetic refresh that looks better in screenshots but doesn't improve retention.

What You Get

Audit Before Design

We analyse your current app before opening Figma — crash reports, retention data, user reviews, and UX flows. The redesign targets what's actually causing problems, not just what looks dated.

Modern UI That Fits the Platform

iOS and Android have distinct design languages — Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and Material Design. We redesign to feel native on each platform, not like a generic cross-platform template.

Improved User Flows

Bad retention is usually a navigation or onboarding problem, not a colour scheme problem. We restructure the flows that are causing drop-off — reducing steps, clarifying actions, removing friction at key moments.

Designed for Current Screen Sizes

If your app was designed for iPhone 8, it probably looks awkward on today's larger screens. We redesign for the full range of current devices — including Dynamic Island, larger display sizes, and updated safe area handling.

App Store Assets Included

New screenshots, preview frames, and feature graphic designed to perform in the App Store and Google Play. A redesigned app needs redesigned store assets — otherwise the conversion from impression to install doesn't improve.

Implementation or Design-Only

We offer the full redesign — design plus implementation — or design-only if your existing developer will handle the build. Either way, you get production-ready Figma files with components, states, and developer annotations.

Who It's For

Apps With Poor Retention

Downloads are fine but users don't come back after the first session. Usually an onboarding or early UX problem — we identify where the drop-off happens and redesign around it.

Apps With Bad Reviews About Design

"Outdated design", "confusing navigation", "hard to use" — if your reviews are telling you the same things, a redesign directly addresses the feedback and gives you a reason to re-engage lapsed users.

Apps That Haven't Been Updated in Years

Design trends, platform conventions, and user expectations change. An app that looked good in 2019 can feel dated in 2025. A redesign brings the visual language up to current standards without touching the backend.

Apps Preparing for a Relaunch

New features coming, a marketing push planned, or a pivot in positioning — a redesign gives you a fresh App Store presence to lead the relaunch with something that looks new.

Business Apps With Usability Problems

Internal tools or B2B apps where the interface has grown organically and become confusing to use. We restructure the information architecture and redesign the UI for clarity and efficiency.

Agencies With Client App Projects

White-label app redesign for your clients — UX audit, Figma redesign, and handover to your development team. Clean deliverables, no credit required.

How We Work

1

App Audit

We review your current app, analytics data, user reviews, and any existing feedback. We identify the specific screens, flows, and design decisions that are causing retention or usability problems.

2

UX Restructure

Before any visual design, we map the new user flows — onboarding, core tasks, navigation structure. This is where retention problems get solved. We present the restructured flows for review before moving to visuals.

3

Visual Design

Full redesign in Figma — every screen, every state, every interaction. Follows current iOS and Android platform conventions. Includes dark mode if required. You review and approve before handover.

4

App Store Assets

New screenshots, feature graphic, and preview frame designed to convert in the App Store and Google Play — consistent with the redesigned in-app experience.

5

Implementation (if included)

If we're handling the build, we implement the redesign on top of your existing codebase where possible, minimising rebuild time and cost. New screens and components built to match the Figma spec exactly.

6

Handover & Support

Full Figma file with components and annotations handed over to your team or developer. If we implemented, code is documented and deployed. Two weeks of post-launch support included.

Why YAM — Not a Freelancer, Not a Big Agency

We sit in the space where senior expertise meets personal accountability. You get a director-level developer working on your project directly — without the overhead of a large agency or the risk of a solo freelancer.

Irish-registered company

Founder-led — the same senior developer on every project, from first call to final delivery

14+ years of experience, former CTO background

10+ live apps in the App Store — we build real products, not just client work

Fast response — estimates within 24 hours, no sales funnel

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a mobile app redesign cost?

Mobile app redesign cost depends on scope — whether you need design only or design plus implementation, and how many screens are involved. Design-only for a typical 10–15 screen app typically ranges from €2,500–5,000. Full redesign with implementation runs €5,000–15,000 depending on the platform and complexity of the existing codebase. We provide a fixed-price quote after the audit.

What is included in a mobile app redesign?

Our app redesign service includes: UX audit of the current app, user flow restructuring, full visual redesign in Figma (all screens and states), App Store and Google Play assets, and either a design handover package for your developer or full implementation by us. We don't just restyle — we fix the UX problems that are causing the real issues.

How long does it take to redesign a mobile application?

A typical app redesign takes 3–6 weeks from audit to final Figma handover. If we're implementing as well, add 4–8 weeks for development depending on the platform and codebase. The audit and UX restructure phase is the most important and shouldn't be rushed — that's where the real improvement happens.

What's the difference between mobile app UI and UX design?

UX (user experience) is about how the app works — the flows, navigation, information architecture, and how users accomplish tasks. UI (user interface) is how it looks — colours, typography, visual components, and visual hierarchy. A good app redesign starts with UX: fixing flows and structure first, then applying the new visual design on top. Doing it the other way around is why many redesigns look better but don't improve retention.

Should I redesign or rebuild my app from scratch?

Redesign when: the core functionality works, the tech stack is still supported, and the main issues are design and UX. Rebuild when: the codebase is on an unsupported React Native version or outdated Swift patterns, the architecture has fundamental problems, or the feature set needs to change significantly. We'll give you an honest recommendation after reviewing the current app and codebase.

How much does mobile app design cost per screen?

Per-screen pricing is a common way to scope design work — typically €150–400 per screen for professional UI design depending on complexity. However, we find fixed-project pricing more useful for clients because it accounts for the UX audit, component design, and iterative review process — not just the number of artboards in Figma. We price per project after scoping, not per screen.

App Redesign Approaches

Factor	UI Refresh	UX Overhaul	Full Technical Rebuild
Scope	Visual layer — colours, typography, icons	Navigation, flows, information architecture	New codebase + new design
Timeline	3–6 weeks	6–10 weeks	10–20 weeks
User disruption	Minimal — familiar patterns preserved	Moderate — new flows require adaptation	Significant — effectively a new app
Technical debt	Unchanged	Partially addressed	Fully resolved
Cost range	€3,000–€6,000	€6,000–€15,000	€15,000–€40,000
Best for	Good UX but dated visuals	High drop-off or poor user flows	Legacy apps on outdated technology

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