5 UX Mistakes to Avoid in Mobile App Design (and How We Solve Them at Appsoluty)
Great mobile apps don’t just look good — they feel right. A well-designed user experience (UX) keeps users engaged, satisfied, and coming back. But too often, UX is rushed or treated as an afterthought.
At Appsoluty, we’ve seen what can go wrong — and more importantly, how to get it right. Here are 5 common UX mistakes in mobile app design and how our team ensures they never happen in the products we build.
1. Cluttered Interfaces
The Mistake: Trying to show everything at once — too many buttons, competing visuals, or unclear priorities.
The Appsoluty Way: We start with wireframes and user flows, focusing on the core actions. Every element must serve a purpose. Through iteration and feedback, we keep interfaces clean, focused, and intuitive.
2. Inconsistent Navigation
The Mistake: Switching navigation styles mid-app, hiding essential actions, or using unfamiliar patterns that confuse users.
The Appsoluty Way: We follow platform-specific guidelines (Material Design for Android, Human Interface Guidelines for iOS) and use predictable, testable navigation structures. Consistency = trust.
3. Poor Onboarding Experience
The Mistake: No guidance for first-time users, or long, tedious intros that users skip or abandon.
The Appsoluty Way: We design lightweight, interactive onboarding flows that help users understand the app without overwhelming them. In some cases, we even replace onboarding with smart defaults and contextual hints.
4. Ignoring Accessibility
The Mistake: Text that's too small, low-contrast color schemes, or gestures that some users can’t perform.
The Appsoluty Way: We build with inclusive design in mind from day one. That means scalable fonts, contrast checks, screen reader support, and designing for all users, not just the average ones.
5. Lack of Feedback and Responsiveness
The Mistake: Tapping a button and wondering if anything happened. Users need confirmation, not uncertainty.
The Appsoluty Way: We use animations, haptics, and visual feedback to make sure every action feels responsive and reassuring. Micro-interactions build confidence and delight.
Why It Matters
UX isn’t a layer we add — it’s part of the entire development process. At Appsoluty, our designers, developers, and testers work together from the start to deliver smooth, delightful mobile experiences.
When users don’t have to think about how to use your app, they stay longer, engage more, and convert better. And that means better business results for you.
Ready to Build a Better App?
We design with purpose and test with real users — sprint by sprint. Let’s build a product your users will love from the first tap.
Book a free consultation, and we’ll help you avoid these mistakes before they cost you time, money, or users.