What it does
AI Remodel is a mobile design tool that uses artificial intelligence to transform spaces. Users can upload photos of their rooms, home exteriors, or gardens and apply a wide variety of design styles to instantly visualize potential renovations. The app serves as an inspiration and visualization tool for homeowners, renters, and design enthusiasts looking to explore new ideas for their living environments.
Where it shines
The app's greatest strength is its immediate and visually compelling value demonstration. The onboarding flow, starting at 00:06, forgoes typical quizzes and instead uses a series of interactive before-and-after screens. This allows users to see the dramatic power of the AI transformations for interiors, exteriors, and gardens without any initial setup. The home screen (01:13) is also well-structured, providing multiple entry points for different user intents, from direct creation with 'Instant Remodel' to browsing tools in the 'AI Renovation Kit'.
UX highlights
- Visual-First Onboarding: The app uses interactive carousels (00:06 - 00:50) to show its capabilities, which is far more engaging than text descriptions.
- Multi-Path Home Screen: The home screen (01:13) caters to various user goals with a primary CTA banner, a feature grid, and inspirational feeds.
- Clear Feature Labeling: The 'AI Renovation Kit' (01:13) uses simple icons and text to clearly define each tool, such as 'Remove Objects' or 'New Flooring'.
- Comprehensive Style Library: When remodeling, users can access a large library of styles like 'Bali' or 'Transitional' (02:01), complete with preview images.
- Photo Tips Modal: The app provides a helpful 'Photo Tips' modal (02:16) with good and bad examples to guide users toward better results.
- Inspirational Feed: The 'Inspire' tab (03:18) acts as a gallery of generated images, allowing users to see what's possible and even try a specific setup themselves.
Monetization & growth
The app's monetization strategy is direct and contextually integrated. A paywall (01:02) is presented at the end of the value-focused onboarding. Crucially, this same paywall appears whenever a user attempts to generate a design (e.g., at 02:10 and 02:54). This gates the core value behind a subscription. The app offers monthly, weekly, and yearly plans, with prices broken down into weekly costs to appear more affordable. There is no free trial visible in this flow.
Who it’s for
This app is primarily for homeowners, renters, and DIY enthusiasts who are planning a renovation or simply looking for design inspiration. It could also be a useful tool for real estate agents or interior designers who need to create quick mockups for clients. The simple, photo-based workflow makes it accessible to users without any professional design software experience.
Notes & opportunities
The app is heavily reliant on paywall conversion for its core functionality, which might deter users looking for a free tool. While effective, this could lead to a high churn rate for users who only have a single project in mind. The 'Archive' screen (04:30) is empty for new users and could be an opportunity to include a sample project or a clearer call-to-action to guide them back to the creation flow.