Messaging & Chat App UI Design Examples

What these 63 messaging & chat apps have in common

The 63 apps here average 18 captured screens each; Perplexity is the deepest at 456 screens, and 3 of them have 20 screens or more — enough to follow onboarding, the main tabs and settings end to end.

33 of the 60 rated apps score 4.5★ or higher on the App Store, led by Goiey (5.0★), Bible Chat (4.9★) and Haven (4.9★). 46% are filed under Social Networking and 11% under Lifestyle, so the set cuts across categories rather than repeating one genre page.

63 messaging & chat apps worth studying

• Messages (Technology) — “Screen references from Messages for iOS. Collection version: Aug 2026.” 171 screens.
• Tipsy Chat (Lifestyle) — “Try Tipsy AI Tavern! Ready to create your own fantasy AI characters? Download now!” 5 screens, rated 4.6★.
• Wizz App (Social Networking) — “Welcome to Wizz, where fun comes from the unexpected. Wizz is a safe space where you can let loose and meet new friends from all over the world.…” 6 screens, rated 4.2★.
• Text Me (Social Networking) — “The Best FREE TEXTING App on the Store with FREE CALLING and FREE PHONE NUMBERS” 5 screens, rated 4.7★.
• IMVU (Social Networking) — “Join millions of people around the world on IMVU, the world’s largest avatar-based social network where shared experiences build deeper friendships. IMVU is a destination with endless possibilities,…” 6 screens, rated 4.6★.
• PolyBuzz (Entertainment) — “Our app revolutionizes the way we interact with AI chatbots. With our advanced technology, our chatbots think and reply like real characters, complete with authentic voices. You can…” 6 screens, rated 4.4★.

How to use these references for a messaging & chat app

Study the chat list, conversation screen and attachment flows; small details like reactions and replies define the feel. Start with Goiey, Bible Chat and Haven, open each app and step through its screens in order, then save the screens you want to borrow to a board.