Freelance Mobile App UI Design for Android and iOS
Hire freelancers for mobile app UI design, from a single login screen to a full MVP. Compare app portfolios and per-screen rates, check Figma samples, then send a free order with your screen list.
What is included in mobile app UI design?
Mobile app UI design turns your feature list into the exact screens a developer will build. A complete job usually includes:
- User flow diagrams for key tasks, such as sign-up, search, payment and order tracking.
- App screens for each step, including empty, loading, error and success states.
- An onboarding flow and login with OTP.
- App navigation: tab bar or bottom navigation, menus and back behavior.
- Icon design for in-app icons, plus the launcher icon if agreed.
- Dark mode versions where the app needs them.
- A clickable prototype and the files your developer needs.
Ask whether the quote covers all states or only the "happy path". Many low quotes include only the screens where everything goes right.
Mobile app UI design cost in India
Most freelancers quote per screen or per app. Typical Indian rates:
| Scope | Typical freelance price |
|---|---|
| Single screen or small redesign | ₹1,000–₹3,000 |
| Simple app, 10–15 screens | ₹12,000–₹40,000 |
| Startup MVP, 25–40 screens with flows | ₹30,000–₹1,20,000 |
| Launcher icon and store screenshots | ₹2,000–₹8,000 |
| Redesign of an existing live app | ₹20,000–₹80,000 |
What is the cost per screen for app design?
Usually ₹800–₹3,000 per screen. Simple list or settings screens sit at the low end; checkout, dashboards and screens with charts at the top. On Naukri Mitra, mobile app UI design gigs start from ₹1,999.
How many screens does a typical app have?
A basic booking or service app has 15–25 screens once you count states. An e-commerce or fintech app easily reaches 40–80. Count every pop-up and empty state when comparing quotes.
Android and iOS app UI design in Figma
Nearly all freelancers now do Android and iOS app UI design in Figma, because components and variants make it easy to keep two versions in step.
Android vs iOS design guidelines difference
Android uses system back navigation and Roboto as the default font; iOS relies on edge swipes and the SF Pro font. iOS favors a bottom tab bar and large titles. Touch targets are 48dp on Android and 44pt on iOS.
What is Material Design?
Material Design is Google's design system for Android, with rules for color, type, motion and components such as navigation bars, cards and floating action buttons. Its latest version, Material 3, builds color themes from a single source color.
What are Apple Human Interface Guidelines?
The Human Interface Guidelines are Apple's rules for iPhone and iPad apps: layout margins, navigation patterns, system controls, accessibility and app icons. Ignoring them can make an app feel foreign to iPhone users.
Can one design work for both Android and iOS?
Yes, for most apps built in Flutter or React Native. Keep one shared design and change only system parts: back behavior, date pickers, alerts and share sheets.
Startup MVP, fintech and e-commerce apps
Hiring an app UI designer for a startup MVP
Before you hire an app UI designer for a startup MVP, cut the feature list to what proves the idea. Twenty well-made screens beat sixty rushed ones. Ask the designer to mark which screens can reuse the same layout.
Fintech app UI design in India
Mobile app UI design for money apps needs calm, trustworthy screens: clear UPI and payment confirmation states, plain-language KYC steps, visible charges and easy access to transaction history. Fintech app UI design in India also needs support for long Indian names and addresses.
E-commerce app UI and UX design
A good ecommerce app UI/UX design freelancer focuses on search, filters, the product page and a short checkout. Ask for COD, coupon and delivery-slot states, and a cart that survives app restarts.
How to design an app onboarding flow
In mobile app UI design, the onboarding flow decides whether a new user stays past the first minute.
- Let people see value before asking them to sign up, if your app allows it.
- Use phone number and OTP login, with auto-read of the OTP on Android.
- Ask for permissions (location, notifications) only when the feature needs them, with one line explaining why.
- Keep intro slides to three or fewer, with a Skip button.
- Offer Hindi or a regional language early if your users need it.
How to choose an app UI designer
Install one or two apps the designer has worked on and use them for five minutes. Then open the Figma file of a past project and see whether screens are named and components reused. Good mobile app UI design files are tidy because developers live inside them for months.
App UI designer vs app developer
The designer decides how the app looks and behaves. The developer builds it in Flutter, Kotlin or Swift and connects it to your server. Some developers design too, but usually by copying a UI kit. You can find builders in Flutter development.
Red flags when hiring an app designer
- Only Dribbble shots, with no full flow from start to finish.
- No knowledge of Material Design or Apple guidelines.
- Tiny text and tap targets that look good in a mockup but fail on a real phone.
- Unwilling to hand over the editable Figma file.
Timeline, prototypes and testing with users
How long does app UI design take?
A 10–15 screen app usually takes 1–3 weeks; an MVP of 30–40 screens takes 3–6 weeks, including flows and two feedback rounds. Mobile app UI design for a redesign can be faster if the flows stay the same.
Do I need a prototype before app development?
For almost every paid build, yes. A clickable prototype costs a fraction of development and shows broken flows before code exists. Investors also understand a prototype faster than a document. For early ideas, start with wireframes and prototypes.
How to test app designs with users
Testing is the cheapest step in mobile app UI design. Share the Figma prototype link with five people from your target group. Give each a task, such as booking a slot, and watch over a video call without helping. Note where they hesitate.
What to include in an app design brief
A precise brief gets you a precise mobile app UI design quote. Cover these points:
- What the app does, for whom, and in which languages.
- Android, iOS or both, and whether it is built in Flutter, React Native or native code.
- A numbered list of screens or features.
- Your logo, colors and any existing app or website.
- Two apps you like and one you dislike, with reasons.
- Deadline, budget and whether you need dark mode.
Share screenshots in Naukri Mitra chat, since links and numbers are blocked there. Once the designer takes your order, both of you get each other's mobile numbers. Pay in milestones, for example after flows and after final screens, and see the wider UI/UX design category for related work.
Mobile App UI Design: frequently asked questions
How much does mobile app UI design cost in India?
Most freelancers charge ₹800 to ₹3,000 per screen. A simple 10–15 screen app usually costs ₹12,000 to ₹40,000, and a startup MVP with 25–40 screens ₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000. On Naukri Mitra, the starting gig price is ₹1,999, enough for one or two screens.
What tools are used for mobile app design?
Figma is the main tool for screens, components and prototypes. Designers also use FigJam or Miro for user flows, Illustrator or Figma for icons, and ProtoPie or Figma's own prototyping for advanced animation. You can preview designs on your own phone through the Figma mobile app.
How do I hand off app designs to developers?
Share the Figma file with the developer and mark the frames ready for build. A clean design handoff includes named screens, a component library, spacing and color styles, all states, exported icons in SVG or PDF, and notes on animations. A walkthrough call before coding saves days of questions later.
Can I hire an app UI designer near me?
You can, though it is seldom needed. Mobile app UI design is done in Figma and reviewed over chat and video calls, so a designer in another city works just as well. Choose on app portfolio and how clearly they explain their decisions.
How many revisions are normal in app design projects?
Two or three rounds per stage are standard in mobile app UI design, for example on user flows and again on final screens. New features or screens added later are charged separately. List the number of revision rounds in your order so there is no argument at the end.
Should the designer also make the Play Store and App Store screenshots?
It makes sense, since they already have the screens and style. Store screenshots need specific sizes for each platform and short captions. Agree on it at the start, as most gigs do not include it by default, and ask for the launcher icon at the same time.
- Do not pay the full amount in advance. Pay in parts as the work is delivered.
- Never share your OTP, UPI PIN, card details or bank password with anyone.
- Do not open .apk or .exe files, and do not install AnyDesk, TeamViewer or any screen-sharing app on anyone’s request.
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