This feature is coming to the mobile apps in December 2025
You can customize the tab titles, icons, and order in your iOS and Android mobile apps. This gives you greater control over your app’s brand and identity, making it truly yours.
Rename tab titles to match your audiences' language
Reorder tabs to fit your ideal member journey
Choose from a library of pre-designed icons
Preview and save your layout
✨ This lives in the Admin under Mobile & TV Apps > Customization
🔁 Changes take effect immediately in your app (just exit and restart)
✅ No app store update or resubmission required
Why Customize Tabs?
Your mobile app is a direct extension of your brand. With default tabs like “Browse,” “Community,” and “Calendar,” every app starts the same. But now, you can make it unique and aligned with your content and audience.
Examples:
Change the icon for “Browse” to something more brand-appropriate
Rename "Browse" to "Videos"
Rename “Calendar” to “Schedule”
Move “Community” to a different position
What You Can Customize ✅
Feature | Description |
Tab Titles | Rename tabs (e.g., “Calendar” → “My Events”) |
Tab Icons | Choose from a curated list of pre-designed icons |
Tab Order | Drag and drop to reorder tabs (More tab is fixed in last position) |
Default Tab | Choose which tab opens when users launch your app (More excluded) |
Reset to Default | Revert to the standard layout anytime |
🔤 Long tab names will automatically shorten with an ellipsis (…)
🌐 Default tabs support translations. Custom titles only show your primary language.
Where to Find It
Go to your Uscreen Admin
Go to Mobile & TV Apps > Customize
Use the customization panel:
Click to edit a tab name
Select a new icon
Drag to reorder (except Settings)
Select Tab style
Select your default tab on launch
Save
Click Reset to Default to remove all changes
Note: Changes apply across both iOS and Android almost immediately. It might take a few seconds. Just close and reopening the app. No app update needed.
Limitations ❌ (What You Can’t Customize…)
Uploading your own icons
Changing tab colors (they use your brand color)
Adding new tabs (e.g., a Shop or Blog – that’s coming soon!)
Changing visibility of tabs (based on plan, user, etc.)
Applying different layouts to different user types
Rearranging sections inside tabs (like the order of favorites, downloads, notes)
Translations for custom tab titles (defaults will translate, custom titles won't)
Coming Later
This is the groundwork for future mobile customization enhancements, like:
External website tab. Yes! adding a tab for an external website, merch store, blog, etc. is coming later.
Best Practices
Keep it short. Long tab titles will be truncated.
Be consistent. Match your brand tone across tabs.
Use icons wisely. Pick icons that clearly represent the tab’s function.
Default tab. Think about what makes the best first impression when a member opens your app. Uscreen recommends the catalog.
Keep it clear. Ensure your tabs make sense. App stores will reject apps that are unclear or confusing.
FAQs
Do I need to update my app in the App Store?
Nope! Changes take effect automatically in your live apps.
Can I remove tabs completely?
Not yet. Visibility is tied to enabled features (e.g., Community, Calendar). We may support more visibility controls in the future.
Can I upload my own icons?
Not in this version. We provide a high-quality icon library to ensure consistency across devices.
Will custom tab titles be translated?
Only default titles are translated. If you customize a tab title, it will show the same customized title for all members, regardless of the user's language settings.
Final Thoughts
Customizing your mobile tabs is a simple way to make your app feel more you. It boosts brand alignment, improves navigation, and gives your members a more polished experience.
Ready to try it?
→ Go to your Tab Settings now » (link coming with full release)
If you need help or want advice on how to structure your tab layout, reach out to your CSM or contact Uscreen Support.
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