Reference App Store Screenshot Templates
Pick one of four composed reference templates below, open it in the free editor and drop in your own screenshots. Reference apps win on speed and accuracy. Show the search and a clean result; that is the product.
4 styles for reference apps
- Clean Light tonal background, headline on top, one device per screen. Use this template
- Bold Vivid colour, an oversized hero screen with the device bleeding off the bottom, then text-bottom accents. Use this template
- Panorama One continuous background and decoration running across the first two screens. Use this template
- Dark Deep background, dark app UI, a slightly tilted accent screen. Use this template
What the first screenshot should show
A search result with a clear, well-formatted answer.
Tips for reference screenshots
- Use public-domain or your own reference content.
- Show offline support if you have it.
- A neutral palette with one accent keeps it readable.
Headline ideas for reference apps
Each is five words or fewer, the length that stays on two lines at search-result size.
- “Look up anything, fast”
- “Definitions you trust”
- “Works offline”
- “Save words you learn”
- “Hear the pronunciation”
- “Explore by topic”
Frequently asked questions
What should a dictionary app show first?
A clean search result: the word, the definition and how to say it.
Is offline worth a screenshot?
Yes; offline access is a common reason to pick a reference app.
How long should reference headlines be?
Short: three to five words, because the screenshot itself carries the detail.