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10 of the Best Mobile App Design Tools | Glance

Written by Simon Lee | Oct 8, 2021

Mobile app design development is an essential step in the development process. Without it, you cannot deliver an exemplary user interface, which will upset your users and ultimately result in a loss of revenue for you.

If you have a career in app design and want to take your app development to the next level, then keep reading to find 10 of the best mobile app design tools out there. With this list, you should be able to find the best android UI development tools to help you.

1. Figma

As the world’s first collaborative interface design tool, this app allows you to both design and prototype your projects in one space. This tool is much like Sktech; however, this app has two main differences: collaboration with team members and can be used on all operating systems (Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chromebooks).

With this tool, your whole team can work together seamlessly, in real-time, to create amazing apps you can be proud of.

  • Platforms: Web
  • Integrations: Trello, Slack, Zeplin, Jira Cloud, and more.
  • Pricing: There is a free version and two packages for £9/month and £32/month for Professional and Organization, respectively.

2. InVision

This unified program allows you to take designs from ideas to development in one complete platform. In addition, you can use the app to create rich prototypes and gather feedback from any device.

With InVision, it’s easy to connect your workflow with essential integrations, allowing you to streamline the entire product development process.

  • Platforms: macOS
  • Integrations: Slack, Trello, Jira Cloud, and more.
  • Pricing: Pro starts at £8.60/month; however, there is also a free plan.

3. Sketch

Sketch is a macOS design tool that focuses on-screen design. Since its inception ten years ago, Sketch has become a home for the entire creative process.

Sketch is easy to use and great for all skill levels, from the beginner to the professional. This app can start with early ideas and manifest them into the masterpiece you desire within this app.

  • Developer: Bohemian Coding
  • Platforms: macOS
  • Integrations: Zeplin, Avocode, Jira Cloud, WeTranser, and more.
  • Pricing: £7 per editor, monthly, or £73 per year.

4. Adobe Experience Design (XD)

XD is much like Sketch; only this tool works on PC platforms as well. It’s fast and easy to use and provides you with all the features you get from Sketch – wireframing, prototyping, and more.

With this app, you can easily switch between Design and Prototype mode to allow you to drag wires to create interactive wireframes effortlessly.

However, this app is still in a preview state and might lack some features.

  • Platforms: Android, iOS, and macOS
  • Integrations: Zeplin, Avocode, Slack, Jira Cloud, and more.
  • Pricing: There is a free 7-day trial, after that, £7.35/month for individual users.

5. Marvel

This tool is perfect for designing, wireframing and prototyping your mobile app. It is compatible with other apps like Sketch and Adobe Photoshop, and it can automatically sync to several cloud-based storage systems, like Google Drive and Dropbox.

This app tool is perfect for when you’re still in the early stages of the design process. It will help you form your concept into something tangible.

  • Platforms: Web
  • Integrations: Dropbox, Slack, Sketch and more.
  • Pricing: There is a free plan available. Pro is £8.90/month, and Team is £31/month.

6. Proto.io

With Proto.io, your workflow can be a lot simpler. Proto.io has a lot of design and prototype templates, so no coding is required. This tool also allows for seamless importing of your UI components from Sketch or Photoshop, as well as assets stored in Dropbox or Google Drive.

With Proto.io, you can now also prototype your app for anything with a screen interface (think Smart TVs, gaming consoles, etc.).

  • Platforms: PWA
  • Integrations: Photoshop, Sketch, Lookback, and Dropbox.
  • Pricing: There is a free 15-day trial; then, packages start at £17.65 and end at £118.

7. OmniGraffle

OmniGraffle is a design tool that focuses on diagram formats, which allows you to seamlessly prototype screen flows, strategy maps, wireframes, and various diagrams. This app will assist you in planning your mobile app design & development with little fuss.

If you are an indie developer, then this is the tool for you. But, unfortunately, it lacks interactivity capabilities, so it is not ideal for team collaboration just yet.

  • Platforms: macOS, iOS
  • Integrations: Photoshop, Sketch, Lookback, and more.
  • Pricing: When you sign up, you get a free 14-day trial, after that £9.20/month or a once-off £183.85.

8. JustInMind

JustInMind is a standalone tool that is perfect for designing wireframes as well as creating prototypes. In addition, it’s an app that you can download to your server so your design team can collaborate effortlessly.

You can also annotate widgets and define interactions with JustInMind. This app tool also allows integration with Sketch, Adobe Suite, Microsoft TFS, and more.

  • Platforms: macOS, Windows
  • Integrations: Adobe Suite, Jira Cloud, Sketch, and more.
  • Pricing: There is a free version, but packages start at £6.70/month for more features.

9. Origami Studio

Origami Studio is a tool developed by Facebook. It is a free design tool that permits app designers to build and share interfaces. With this tool, you can preview your prototype in Android or iOS and import layers from Sketch and products from Adobe Suite, such as Photoshop and Illustrator.

Did you know, engineers also used this app to design Facebook apps like Messenger and Instagram?

  • Platforms: macOS
  • Integrations: Adobe Suite, Jira Cloud, Sketch, and more.
  • Pricing: Free

10. Mockplus

Mockplus is a popular prototyping tool used by nearly 600,000 project managers, designers, and developers worldwide. It has a simple drag-and-drop interface which allows for hassle-free prototyping. With over 3,000 icons and 200 components, you can build your ideas within minutes. You can also preview your prototypes on the fly by scanning a QR code on your mobile device.

  • Platforms: macOS, Android, Windows
  • Integrations: Sketch
  • Pricing: Mockplus for a single user is £146.35/year; however, there is a 15-day free trial.

Get Started With Mobile App Design Development

Tools are such an essential part of the creation process, and now that you know some of the best mobile app design development tools, you should be well on your way to creating some fantastic mobile apps.

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