Service · App Redesign
Mobile App Redesign & Rebuild
Modernize an outdated app — new UI, updated architecture, current iOS/Android compatibility — without losing your App Store reviews and download history.
When your app starts working against you
- Your app was built years ago and looks dated — users compare it to apps like Uber and DoorDash, and the gap in polish is hurting conversions and retention.
- It works on old OS versions but has compatibility warnings or crashes on current iOS and Android.
- A full rebuild sounds expensive and risky — but every month the app stays outdated, the problem compounds.
What a redesign & rebuild includes
- Full UI redesign following current iOS Human Interface Guidelines and Material Design 3.
- Back-end architecture updated to use modern authentication, APIs, and data patterns.
- App Store and Play Store listing continuity preserved — same App IDs, same reviews, same download history.
- Incremental migration option: key screens redesigned first, shipped, then expanded.
- React Native or Flutter codebase — maintainable and extensible going forward.
- 60-day post-launch support on the rebuilt version.
How it works
1
Audit
Review current app architecture, identify what's salvageable vs. what needs replacement.
2
Design
New UI/UX with preserved brand identity but modernized patterns.
3
Build
Incremental or full rebuild with parallel store management.
4
Launch
Updated binary submitted to existing store listings — no new App ID, reviews preserved.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my App Store reviews and download count?
No — a redesign/rebuild ships as an update to your existing App Store and Play Store listings, not a new app. The App ID stays the same. Users who have the app installed update automatically. Reviews, ratings, and download history are all preserved.
How is a redesign different from a normal app update?
Regular updates add features or fix bugs within the existing architecture. A redesign replaces the UI layer and often updates the underlying architecture — routing, state management, API layer — while the core product concept stays the same. The user sees a completely different look and feel; the app still does what they expect it to do.
Do you need access to the original codebase?
Helpful but not required. If the original code is available, it can be referenced to understand existing API contracts and business logic, which speeds up the rebuild. If the codebase isn't available (original developer won't share it, or it's been lost), a rebuild from scratch using the live app as the spec is standard practice.
How much does an app redesign cost?
An app redesign starts at $3,500 for a simple app (3–5 screens, existing API unchanged). A redesign with back-end architecture changes or more than 8 screens is typically $6,000–$12,000 depending on scope. Apps that require significant back-end work alongside the redesign are quoted as a combined project.