Using Whimsical on mobile

While we don't currently have a dedicated mobile app, you can access your account to view boards and add comments directly from your mobile browser. Whimsical Docs can also be edited on iPhones.

Signing inCopied!Link to this section

There are two ways you can log in to your account from mobile:

  1. Go to https://whimsical.com/a or https://whimsical.com/login
  2. Open any file URL → tap on the Whimsical logo at the top-right corner → Sign In

Once logged in, you can switch between workspaces, view all the content, and add comments to files.

To learn more about using Whimsical on your iPad, check out this article.

CommentingCopied!Link to this section

To add or reply to a comment:

  1. Open a file
  2. Tap the Comment icon at the top-left corner of the file. The icon will be highlighted when comment mode is enabled
  3. Tap on an object, write your comment and tap Comment to submit it
  4. To disable comment mode, tap on the X below the Comment icon
Disable comment mode on mobile

To edit a comment, tap on the comment bubble → tap ... → Edit → make your changes → Save.

To delete a comment, tap on the comment bubble → tap ... → Delete.

To resolve a comment thread, tap on the comment bubble → Resolve.

Projects and PostsCopied!Link to this section

While it's not currently possible to create a new Post from mobile, you can edit your existing posts (perfect for when you spot those last minute typos 😉 ).

Higher level Project creation and editing is not yet optimized for mobile, but tasks are 👇

Creating and working on tasksCopied!Link to this section

We've optimized Whimsical tasks to be mobile friendly, so you'll find a full screen view when creating and managing your tasks in Whimsical, give it a go!

Working with DocsCopied!Link to this section

It's not yet possible to create a new doc from your mobile device, but the editing experience works exactly the same way on mobile - including markdown support and the slash menu / to create different types of blocks.

Switching between workspacesCopied!Link to this section

If you are part of multiple workspaces, you can navigate between them by going to the folder view and tapping the dropdown menu at the top-left corner of the screen. Choose your workspace from the list of workspaces.

Switching workspaces on mobile

Logging outCopied!Link to this section

To sign out from your account, tap the avatar icon at the top-right corner of the screen → Sign out.


Install Whimsical as a PWA (Progressive Web App)Copied!Link to this section

A progressive web application (PWA) is a type of web app that can be installed on your mobile device as a standalone application, for quick and easy access.

iOSCopied!Link to this section

To install Whimsical as a PWA on your iPhone or iPad you must use the Safari web browser.

First, open Whimsical.com in Safari, then press the "Share" button and select Add to Home Screen. 

Lastly, tap Add in the top right corner.

Whimsical is now installed as a PWA, and available on your home screen with your other apps.

AndroidCopied!Link to this section

First, open Whimsical.com in Chrome, then open the "three dot" menu on the top right.

Select Add to Home screen, and press the Add button in the popup.

Whimsical is now installed as a PWA, and available on your home screen with your other apps.

Written by:

  • Jack Jenkins

    Jack Jenkins