The iOS Empty state in Real App Interfaces
The Empty state is one of iOS design's most important building blocks, and how an app implements it often defines how polished the whole experience feels. On this page you'll find every documented example of Empty state from the Page Flows iOS library, captured inside the actual user flows they belong to.
Why Seeing Empty state in Context Matters
Studying Empty state in context matters — you'll see when it's triggered, how it's styled, what content it contains, and how it exits. These details rarely show up in isolated component libraries, but they're what separates good Empty state implementations from ones that feel clunky or out of place.
Browse Empty state Patterns by Brand
Browse by brand to study a specific app's approach, or scan across examples to build a mental library of Empty state patterns you can draw from when designing your own interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a Empty state in the iOS library?
The Empty state category includes every documented instance of this component across the library, from classic iOS implementations to custom variants used by leading apps.
Are Empty state examples shown alone or in context?
Always in context. Each example is tagged inside a full user flow, so you can see exactly when Empty state appears, what triggers it, and how users interact with it.
How do I find Empty state examples from specific brands?
Each example is tagged with its brand, so you can filter or search for Empty state implementations from the apps most relevant to your work.
Can I find iOS Empty state patterns across different app categories?
Yes. Because Empty state appears across many app types (fintech, social, productivity, etc.), you can compare category-specific conventions and cross-category patterns.