Mobbin
Screenshot library of real mobile and web apps, organised by flow, so you can see how everybody else solved it first.
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How to get the most from it
Mobbin sits in UI & UX Libraries under Make, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- Expect to create an account before you get far.
- Go in expecting something useful and brainy.
About this category: Pattern libraries, dark-pattern catalogues, component galleries and laws-of-UX summaries. The bookmarks that actually get reopened.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
Mobbin: quick answers
Is Mobbin free?
Yes. Mobbin is free to use, though it asks you to sign up.
Do I need an account to use Mobbin?
Yes. Mobbin asks you to create an account before you get far.
Does Mobbin work on a phone?
Not well. We file Mobbin as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Mobbin safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Mobbin take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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