Pttrns

A library of mobile app UI patterns. The site is up, but its focus has shifted.

Status unclearUI patternsFree account
Visit pttrns.com ↗Last verified: 5 Nov 2026

$0Only plan listed
7k+Patterns, site claim
Sign-upNeeded for full access
UnclearLibrary status
The short version

Is Pttrns still working?

Partly. pttrns.com is online and says Pttrns is now completely free with an account, but most of what the site publishes today is generic font and Canva articles, not app patterns.

Pttrns made its name as a gallery of real mobile app screens, sorted by pattern, so designers could see how other apps handle login, onboarding or settings. The current homepage still promises UX and UI patterns, an app database and saved collections, and claims "7k+ patterns and counting". But the library sits behind a free sign-up, and the public pages we could see were font listicles dated May 2024. We could not confirm on 5 Nov 2026 how complete or current the pattern library is.

Bottom line: sign up for free if you want to check the library yourself, since it costs nothing. If you need an up-to-date, well-maintained source of app screens, compare it with the design tools in our list before you rely on it.

What it does

Key features

UX and UI patterns

The site describes a pattern library with best-practice guidance for app design.

App database

A curated collection of screenshots from production apps, according to the homepage.

Favorites and collections

Save screens you like and group them into a collection per project.

Free account

One free plan, with no card, no trial and no upgrade. The site says it gives full access to everything.

What it costs

Pttrns pricing (2026)

Plan Price What you get
Free account $0 Full access to the library, according to the site. No credit card needed.
Paid plans None listed The homepage says "Pttrns is now completely free."

Source: the pttrns.com homepage on 5 Nov 2026. Prices in USD. There is no paid tier to bill.

Honest fit

Who it's for, who it isn't

Pick Pttrns if

  • You want free mobile UI references and do not mind signing up
  • You are browsing for ideas, not building a research archive
  • You already used Pttrns and want to see what is still there

Look elsewhere if

  • You need a library that is clearly updated with new apps
  • You want to browse without creating an account
  • You need web, not just mobile, screens
  • You need flows or video, not single screenshots
What people ask

Pttrns FAQ

Is Pttrns still working?

The site is up, but the library could not be confirmed. pttrns.com loads and offers a free sign-up for the pattern library. Its public pages are now mostly font and Canva articles from 2024.

Is Pttrns free?

Yes, according to the site. The only plan listed is a free account at $0, with no card, no trial and no upgrade.

What is Pttrns?

A gallery of mobile app UI patterns. It collects screenshots of real app interfaces, grouped by pattern, so designers can compare how apps solve the same screen.

Do I need an account?

Yes, for the full library. The homepage says a free account gives full access to everything. Sign-up and login run through Outseta.

Why does pttrns.com show font articles?

The site now runs a blog alongside the library. Its categories include Technologies, Troubleshoot, How To, Design, Software and Canva, with posts such as font lists for Canva projects.

What are good Pttrns alternatives?

Other UI inspiration and design tools. See the tools in our UI and UX design software list.
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