Overview
Your mobile app icon appears on patient smartphones next to other apps. A clear, on-brand icon helps patients find your practice quickly. After you design the icon, share the file with your Client Experience Manager (CEM) to upload it to your account.
This article is for practice owners and marketing staff preparing app branding.
Before You Start
Export your icon at 180 x 180 px (Android sizes are resized automatically).
Use Photoshop, Canva, or similar tools to create a square, full-bleed design.
Icon updates roll out with the next app store release. Allow about one week after upload.
See Use the asset guide (Admin Panel) for all branding dimensions.
Why It Matters
Patients discover your app from their home screen daily. A simple, recognizable icon reduces friction and reinforces your brand between visits.
How It Works
Upload path: You design the icon and send the file to your CEM. RepeatMD uploads it and publishes through the next app store update.
Platform consistency: Use the same icon for Apple and Android so patients recognize your app on any device.
Shape: Submit a full-bleed square image. iOS and Android apply their own corner rounding automatically.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Design your icon
Start with a 180 x 180 px square canvas.
Choose a simple mark: logo element, monogram, or brand color block.
Avoid cramming text or fine detail that will not read at small sizes.
Keep background patterns minimal.
Export the final file and email it to your CEM for upload.
Best Practices and Pro Tips
Embrace simplicity. One strong element beats a busy logo shrink.
Match your in-app branding so the home screen icon feels familiar inside the app.
Test at small size on your phone before submitting.
Review Apple’s app icon guidelines for platform best practices.
Good Examples: | Why: |
The Amora icon uses an element from its' branding to provide a simple and identifiable app icon for the patients home screen. | |
Spine Studio uses company colors to bring a bright and familiar spin to its' app icon. Their logo happens to be a shortened version of their logo perfect for the square icon! |
Common Mistakes and FAQs
Q: Can I upload the icon myself in the Admin Panel?
A: Not today. Share the file with your CEM to upload on your account.
Q: How long until patients see the new icon?
A: After your CEM uploads, allow about one week for the app store update to propagate.
Q: Do I need separate icons for iPhone and Android?
A: Submit one square design. RepeatMD resizes for Android automatically.
Next Steps and Support
Need help? Email support@repeatmd.com.