Tab bar
/tab BAR/ · noun · NAV pattern · #047
The app's whole map in one strip — three to five destinations, always visible, never scrolling away.
Also called: bottom navigation bar, bottom app bar, bottom bar.
Common questions
What is the bar at the bottom of an app called?
It is called a tab bar on iOS and a bottom navigation bar (or bottom app bar) in Android’s Material Design. It keeps three to five top-level destinations visible on every screen.
What is a tab bar in an app?
A tab bar is the persistent strip of three to five icons at the bottom of a mobile app. Each icon is a top-level destination, and exactly one is active at a time.