How Mobbin Helped Me Redesign Slovo Without Copying Another App

Slovo, a Russian language learning app with a warm aesthetic, initially presented a cold and disconnected paywall. To improve the design, I studied polished mobile app flows using Mobbin. My goal was not to copy another app but to identify patterns that solved comprehension issues. By comparing user flows, I asked questions such as value explanation, plan comparison, and obvious recommendations.

Visually, I maintained Slovo's warm paper background, serif/display typography, red accent, rounded cards, and the expressive bird mascot. I kept these elements to ensure continuity with the existing learning experience.

RevenueCat's custom SwiftUI paywall design connected directly to live store products and entitlement state, ensuring accurate representation of prices and trial periods. The most crucial design decision was the exit option, which allowed users to continue with the free daily word rather than being forced into a paywall. This decision reflected Slovo's promise of a low-pressure learning ritual.

Onboarding was also improved by breaking decisions into clear, one-question-per-screen flow. The revised onboarding focused on reducing cognitive load and providing a consistent user experience. Through this process, I discovered the importance of using design references for pattern extraction rather than surface copying or pattern reuse. The final design maintained Slovo's unique aesthetic while addressing user concerns and improving usability.