Monetization starts at the paywall.
No matter how good your product or UA strategy is, the moment that truly decides your revenue is when users hit that “Subscribe” or “Continue” button. The best teams treat paywalls like living experiments, testing layout, pricing tables, visuals, and copy to find what converts.
But designing a good paywall isn’t easy. A well-designed paywall does more than list prices. It builds trust, communicates value, and triggers the right emotion at the right time.
And to achieve this, you need inspiration from what’s working in other apps. From free trials and discount screens to upsells and hybrid monetization patterns. Fortunately, several platforms now curate real-world paywall examples, making it easier to study, benchmark, and improve your own.
Here are the best libraries worth exploring in 2025.
Mobbin: The Benchmark Library
Mobbin remains the default design reference for app teams. Its dedicated Subscription & Paywall section lets you browse hundreds of real iOS paywalls from top apps across categories: fitness, health, finance, entertainment, and more. Each screen is tagged by pattern, so you can easily filter by layout type, trial flow, or product style.
It’s especially useful if you’re benchmarking within a niche: how meditation apps display trial durations, how photo editors stack plans, how productivity tools present annual vs monthly tiers.
While you won’t find conversion data or context, the visual overview is excellent for spotting recurring design conventions and experimenting with structure or messaging.
Pricing: €10/month (yearly) or €15/month (quarterly) for Pro
ScreensDesign: Visual Search Meets Monetization
If you’re already using ScreensDesign for onboarding and UI inspiration, its Paywall section is equally valuable.
The platform allows you to search by keyword (“Paywall”) or by element, and even use visual search to find designs similar to a style you like.
This is incredibly useful when you already have a direction, like minimalistic pricing tables or gradient backgrounds, and want to find others using similar layouts. You’ll also find examples of feature gating, “try premium” flows, and hybrid monetization prompts.
The library is extensive, though most of the deeper browsing requires a Pro subscription. It’s a great resource when you want to combine aesthetic exploration with conversion-driven design.
Pricing: $29/month for Pro (Solo plan)
Paywall Screens: Curated by Superwall
Paywall Screens is a dedicated gallery built by the team behind Superwall. Because it’s tied to an actual paywall framework, most examples here feel production-ready and conversion-focused. You’ll see a strong emphasis on clarity, urgency, and trust signals (like trial countdowns, feature comparisons, and testimonials).
With more than 10,000 screens available and filters by category, it’s one of the most extensive paywall libraries online. The focus on real-world monetization design makes it especially valuable for marketers and growth teams studying what truly converts.
If you like what you see and want to go deeper into implementation, Paywall Screens also offers a full Paywall Builder (Superwall).
Pricing: Free
Adapty Paywall Library: Massive Database, Great Filters
Adapty hosts one of the largest paywall databases out there, with over 12,000 examples from iOS and Android apps. You can filter by category, pricing model, layout, and more, making it a great place to analyze how similar apps approach monetization.
The visual quality is strong, and since many examples come from live integrations, you’re looking at actual production paywalls.
It’s both an inspiration library and a gateway into their own Paywall Builder product, but the browsing experience stands on its own.
Pricing: Free
How to Use These Libraries Effectively
Start with a clear goal.
If you’re redesigning a paywall, look for patterns that fit your app’s pricing structure and brand voice. For example:
- Fitness apps often emphasize “limited-time trials” and progress visuals.
- Productivity tools use comparison charts and lifetime unlocks.
- Education apps lean on reward framing and habit-based CTAs.
Use these examples as benchmarks, not templates. The best paywalls blend clarity, emotion, and trust. Adapt layouts and copy to fit your story and user psychology.
If you’re looking for variety and breadth, start with Mobbin and ScreensDesign.
If you prefer curated, conversion-focused examples, explore Adapty and Paywall Screens.
And when you’re ready to move from inspiration to implementation, check out our article: Best Paywall Builders for Subscription Apps (2025)
