Touch Heatmap Simulator

A touch heatmap visualizes where users are most likely to touch on a mobile screen. It helps designers understand user behavior patterns, optimize interface layouts, and ensure important elements are placed in easily reachable areas. This leads to better user experience and higher engagement rates.

The tool includes presets for popular devices like iPhone 15 Pro (393×852px), iPhone 15 Pro Max (430×932px), Samsung Galaxy S24 (360×780px), and iPad Pro 11" (834×1194px). You can also set custom dimensions for any device size you need to test.

You can add touch points in two ways: 1) Click "Add Touch Points" and then click directly on the device preview where you want to place touch points, or 2) Use "Generate Sample Data" to automatically create realistic touch patterns based on common mobile usage behaviors.

The color schemes help visualize touch intensity: Fire (blue to red gradient), Cool (white to dark blue), Rainbow (violet to red spectrum), and Monochrome (grayscale). Different schemes can be better for different presentation contexts or accessibility needs.

You can adjust four key settings: Heat Radius (size of touch areas), Opacity (overall transparency), Blur Radius (softness of heat points), and Color Scheme. These controls let you create heatmaps that match your presentation needs and highlight different aspects of touch behavior.

Thumb zones are areas of the screen that are easily reachable when holding a device with one hand. The tool's sample data generator creates realistic patterns that include common thumb zones. Placing important UI elements in these zones improves usability and reduces user strain.

Yes! Click "Export Heatmap" to download a PNG image that combines the device outline with your heatmap visualization. This is perfect for including in design presentations, UX research reports, or team documentation.

The sample data generator creates touch patterns based on real mobile UX research, including clustered touches around navigation areas, content zones, and call-to-action buttons. It simulates natural thumb movement patterns and common interaction behaviors.

Focus on whether important elements (buttons, links, navigation) are in high-touch areas, if critical actions are easily reachable, and whether touch targets are appropriately sized. Also consider accessibility - ensure essential functions aren't only in hard-to-reach corners.

The tool helps identify if important UI elements are placed in areas that might be difficult for users with limited mobility or dexterity to reach. It visualizes the most comfortable interaction zones and helps ensure your design is inclusive for all users.

While optimized for mobile touch interfaces, you can set custom dimensions to test tablet layouts. For desktop interfaces, touch patterns are less relevant since users typically interact with mouse/trackpad, but the tool can still help visualize click hotspots.

Test touch patterns early in wireframing, after major layout changes, and before final implementation. Regular testing helps catch usability issues early and ensures your design evolves with good accessibility and ergonomics in mind throughout the development process.