Flinto

Flinto is a Mac app that according to the vendor, is used by top designers around the world to create interactive and animated prototypes of their app designs. The product is said to be suitable for companies of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. Flinto is used by various professions and industries including UX/UI designers, product managers, app developers, graphic designers, and creative agencies.

Key Features

Animated Transitions: Flinto's Transition Designer allows users to design seamless transitions between screens without the need for timelines or programming. The vendor claims that users can easily create engaging animated transitions and control them with direct-manipulation gestures.

Micro-Interactions: With Flinto's Behavior Designer, users can enhance their app designs with micro-interactions such as buttons, switches, looping animations, and scroll-based animations. The vendor states that no programming knowledge is required to create these interactive elements.

Figma & Sketch Import: Flinto allows users to streamline their design process by importing designs directly from Sketch or Figma. According to the vendor, users can retain vector shapes and editable text, enabling them to work with their existing designs seamlessly.

10+ Gestures: Flinto offers over 10 different gestures to improve user experience and simulate real interactions. Users can navigate prototypes using taps, swipes, scrolls, and 3D touch, according to the vendor.

Drawing Tools: Flinto provides advanced vector drawing tools for designing UI elements directly within the app. Users can edit shapes and text imported from Sketch and animate vector curves for added visual effects, as claimed by the vendor.

Easy to Learn: According to the vendor, Flinto offers extensive documentation, an active community, and over 100 tutorial videos to help users learn the app quickly. The vendor states that the beginner-friendly interface and intuitive design process make it accessible to designers of all skill levels.

Viewer App: Flinto provides an iOS app that allows users to preview prototypes in real-time on their iOS devices. Users can test their designs immediately on a WiFi-connected iOS device and easily share Flinto files with others for viewing using the free iOS viewer or Mac app, according to the vendor.

Scrolling: Flinto allows users to add scrollable areas to any group with a single click. Users can create scroll-based animations and highly customizable scrolling options, including nested scrollable areas, claims the vendor.

Springs and Easing: Flinto provides fine-tuned control over cubic-bezier or spring easing for each layer, enabling users to create smooth and realistic animations with precise control. According to the vendor, this feature enhances the user experience.

Haptics: Flinto allows users to add haptic feedback to their prototypes, providing users with tactile sensations on iOS devices. The vendor claims that this feature simulates the tactile experience of using an app and improves user engagement and interaction.