Substack

$35k revenue, 4.9 rating

App walkthrough
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Onboarding flow, Paywall & Inside the App

Watch the full screen-by-screen UX video of Substack with onboarding, paywall, and every core flow.

Splash screen displaying a centered white Substack brand logo against a solid orange background.
Substack onboarding screen featuring an email input field pre-filled with an address, a Start reading button, and a password sign-in link.
Email verification screen for Substack instructing the user to check screensdesigns@gmail.com for a login link, with a link to try another address.
Onboarding profile setup screen with an empty photo placeholder, the pre-filled name Julia Smith, and an orange Continue button.
Username selection onboarding screen with a filled input field showing an availability check message and a Continue button.
Notification preference onboarding screen with three options, Smart notifications selected, and a Continue button.
Permission onboarding screen with notification preference cards and a system notification request modal overlaid with Allow and Don't Allow buttons.
Country selection form with an alphabetical list of countries and a side index for quick navigation.
Phone number verification onboarding screen in the Substack app with a pre-filled phone number, a Send code button, and a numeric keypad.Unlock Pro
Phone verification screen with an empty code input field, a disabled Next button, and a numeric keypad.Unlock Pro
Onboarding interest selection screen with a grid of topic chips and a Continue button.Unlock Pro
Onboarding suggestions screen with a vertical list of newsletter recommendations, category tabs, and a Done button at the bottom.Unlock Pro
Substack confirmation screen stating your publication is live, with a central card showing creator details and stacked copy and share buttons.Unlock Pro
Home screen featuring a horizontal inbox feed for newsletters and a vertical notes feed, with bottom navigation and a floating action button.Unlock Pro
Home screen featuring a horizontal inbox carousel and a vertical feed of creator notes, with a post saved confirmation toast.Unlock Pro
Newsletter feed showing an inbox with a modal action menu offering options like copy link, share, unsave, and archive.Unlock Pro
Newsletter article view featuring author metadata, a bolster pillow photo, and a bottom engagement bar with like and comment counts.Unlock Pro
Article reading interface with a modal informing the user that they cannot manage their subscription in the app, featuring an Okay button.Unlock Pro
App rating modal overlaid on an article reading interface, asking users to tap a star to rate the app on the App Store with Cancel and Submit buttons.Unlock Pro
Newsletter article screen displaying a subscription call-to-action block, a Manage Subscription button, and an engagement bar with like and comment counts.Unlock Pro
Comments screen displaying a vertical list of user comments with like counts and an open sort menu, ending with a paid subscriber restriction message.Unlock Pro
Newsletter article ending with a subscription prompt, engagement metrics, and a persistent bottom player bar.Unlock Pro
Home screen displaying an inbox newsletter carousel, a creator notes feed, a persistent media player, and bottom navigation.Unlock Pro
Article options menu overlaying a reading view, featuring a bottom sheet with display settings, save, archive, and report actions.Unlock Pro
Article reader with a display settings modal open, showing selected font and text size options.Unlock Pro
Creator profile screen for the Hung Up newsletter with an Upgrade button, Posts tab selected, a scrollable list of articles, and a persistent bottom player.Unlock Pro
Subscription screen for Hung Up comparing monthly and annual plans with the monthly plan selected, a benefits list, and a subscribe button.Unlock Pro
Publication profile page showing an open options menu with upgrade and share actions, newsletter description, posts tab selected, and a bottom audio player.Unlock Pro
Chat screen displaying a community discussion feed with posts from Hunter Harris, a bottom reply input field, and a persistent media player.Unlock Pro
Chat discussion thread with user comments about a Love Island post, a reply input field, and a persistent media player bar at the bottom.Unlock Pro
Chat thread message interaction modal displaying a reaction row and a list of actions including reply, copy text, and report.Unlock Pro
Chat thread displaying user comments about a reality show, with a reply input field and a persistent audio player at the bottom.Unlock Pro
Chat screen displaying a scrollable list of user comments, a bottom reply input field, and a persistent audio player bar.Unlock Pro
Publication profile page for the Hung Up newsletter featuring author biography details, an Upgrade button, tabbed navigation, and a bottom audio player.Unlock Pro
Creator profile screen for Hunter Harris with a Subscribed button, publication card, content tabs, post feed, and a persistent bottom media player.Unlock Pro
Creator profile screen showing Hunter Harris's Notes tab with a vertical feed of restacked posts and a fixed media player footer.Unlock Pro
Options menu modal overlaying a profile page, featuring actions to copy, share, follow, mute, block, or report.Unlock Pro
Profile screen with the Reads tab selected, displaying a list of newsletter subscriptions under founding memberships and paid subscriptions, and a bottom media player.Unlock Pro
User profile screen displaying a list of reads and a subscription confirmation modal with a Done button.Unlock Pro
Profile page for Hunter Harris with an open options modal displaying actions to unfollow, share, mute, block, or report.Unlock Pro
Content feed displaying creator notes and posts with a floating action button and a persistent media player overlay at the bottom.Unlock Pro
Action menu bottom sheet overlaying a feed view, with options to copy, share, unfollow, block, and report a note.Unlock Pro
Creator profile screen with bio, subscriber count, a Subscribed button, a publication card, a tabbed feed of posts, and a persistent audio player.Unlock Pro
Newsletter article displaying a book tour schedule graphic, with an engagement bar and a persistent bottom player.Unlock Pro
Content feed displaying creator newsletter posts with engagement metrics, a top navigation bar, bottom navigation, and a persistent audio player.Unlock Pro
Search screen with an empty search bar labeled Search Substack and a list of publication cards including Throwing Fits and The Curl Diaries.Unlock Pro
Substack search screen with a search bar and a vertical list of categorized topics like Culture, Technology, and Business.Unlock Pro
Culture category list of publications with subscribe buttons and one already subscribed publication.Unlock Pro
Subscription confirmation modal over a list of creators, featuring a free plan status, a profile visibility toggle, and a Done button.Unlock Pro
Subscription confirmation modal over a publication list, showing a free plan success message, a profile visibility toggle, and a continue button.Unlock Pro
Onboarding modal with a checklist and a Subscribe and follow button over a publication list background.Unlock Pro
Technology newsletter discovery list showing publications with subscribe buttons and one already followed item.Unlock Pro
Notifications empty state screen displaying a no activity message and an explanation that likes, comments and replies will appear here.Unlock Pro
Inbox feed screen showing a scrollable list of newsletter cards with a floating filter bar and bottom navigation.Unlock Pro
Article reading screen titled The Audacious Roundup by Roxane Gay, featuring an embedded post card and a bottom engagement bar.Unlock Pro
Article reading screen displaying the post Cuckoo: Escape Plans by Roxane Gay, with author metadata and a bottom engagement bar.Unlock Pro
Inbox empty state showing a message for paid posts with the Paid filter selected in the bottom control bar.Unlock Pro
Content feed displaying saved newsletter article cards with a bottom filter bar where the Saved tab is selected.Unlock Pro
Inbox empty state for audio posts with the Media tab selected and a message indicating no audio posts are available.Unlock Pro
Chat screen listing active conversations and a connect contacts card, with the All tab selected and a bottom navigation bar.Unlock Pro
Content feed displaying featured newsletter posts and community discussions with reaction counts and a bottom reply input field.Unlock Pro
Reactions modal overlaying an article preview card, listing user profiles and emoji reactions with a close button in the top right.Unlock Pro
Chat screen showing a Substack Reads message thread with an open options menu and a bottom reply input field.Unlock Pro
Chat screen showing an empty state with no messages yet and a New message button.Unlock Pro
Substack new message modal with an empty search field and a no suggestions message.Unlock Pro
Sidebar navigation menu showing a user profile and a scrollable list of subscribed publications against a dark background.Unlock Pro
User profile screen displaying Julia Smith's information, action buttons, and a vertical feed of liked posts with the Likes tab selected.Unlock Pro
User profile screen displaying Julia Smith's handle, avatar, action buttons, and an empty notes tab with an illustration.Unlock Pro
User profile screen displaying Julia Smith's account details, action buttons, and a list of free subscriptions under the selected Reads tab.Unlock Pro
Profile edit form with pre-filled name and handle fields, a profile picture area, and a display settings list at the bottom.Unlock Pro
User profile screen displaying Julia Smith's subscription list, action buttons, and an open options bottom sheet overlay.Unlock Pro
Newsletter archive view listing a single post titled Le Traversin with a bookmark icon and back navigation.Unlock Pro
Settings modal displaying a user profile for Julia Smith, grouped options for account preferences, and a red Sign out button.Unlock Pro
Account settings screen displaying email and phone options, with a bottom-aligned Delete account button.Unlock Pro
Appearance settings screen with grouped sections for video, theme, inbox layout, default tab, and app icon customization options.Unlock Pro
Settings screen with a confirmation modal stating that the app icon for Substack has been changed, featuring an OK button.Unlock Pro
Notification settings screen with activity toggles and newsletter delivery options, featuring Prefer push selected with a checkmark.Unlock Pro
Privacy and safety settings screen with messaging permissions, content preferences, and legal links in dark mode.Unlock Pro
Payments settings screen displaying an empty state for paid subscriptions and a button to restore in-app purchases.Unlock Pro

About Substack

A media platform enabling creators to publish newsletters, podcasts, and videos while building direct subscriber communities and engagement.

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