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It's perfectly ok to use bottom nav bar, and also recommended to do so considering the size(height) of current smart phones. Thumb is the primary finger most users use for single hand interactions and bottom navigations make it easy for the thumb to reach almost all primary menu options without a need of another hand.
- How tall should bottom navigation bar be?
- What is the difference between bottom navigation bar and tabs in Android?
- How tall is the bottom nav bar iOS?
- What is bottom navigation vs top navigation?
How tall should bottom navigation bar be?
Personally I feel most comfortable using a navbar height of 64px. It is enough height to accommodate a logo, and there is room enough to use text in combination with symbols.
What is the difference between bottom navigation bar and tabs in Android?
Tabs make it easy to explore and switch between different views. vs. Bottom navigation bars make it easy to explore and switch between top-level views in a single tap. (Emphasis mine).
How tall is the bottom nav bar iOS?
Apple iOS Tab bar
For Apple iOS, the container size for the navigation options is equal to 390x49.
What is bottom navigation vs top navigation?
Positioning the navigation bar at the bottom makes it easier for users to click on the menu icon, while secondary items can be moved to the top. Basically, you simply switch the order. Mobile apps have been using this logic with the tap bar pattern.
