Clients say yes to what they can see. A balloon mockup turns "an organic garland in blush and sage over a double arch" into a picture they can forward to their partner, their planner and their mom. BalloonFlow AI gives you two ways to make that picture on your iPhone: let the AI generate a realistic concept, or build the layout yourself on a canvas.
AI mockups in four choices
Answer four quick questions and BalloonFlow generates a client-ready concept.
- Select a backdrop style.
- Choose the backdrop colors.
- Choose balloon colors, placement, garland length and event theme.
- Generate a realistic concept you can send.
It is the fastest way to answer an inquiry at 10pm with something better than a paragraph of text.
Drag-and-drop mockups, fully under your control
When you know exactly what you want, build it by hand. The editor is made for a phone screen and a thumb.
- Add one or several backdrops and move them around the canvas.
- Add realistic balloon clusters and individual balloons, then drag them into position.
- Recolor balloons with solid colors or popular theme palettes.
- Rotate with two fingers, flip, and bring elements forward.
- Lock backdrops, balloons and wording so they do not move while you work.
- Add names or event wording in multiple fonts, with visual font previews and custom text colors.
- Undo, redo and delete, save editable drafts, and download the finished mockup as an image.
The September 2026 update added 86 new mockup items to work with.
Backdrop shapes
| Arches | Other shapes |
|---|---|
| Single, double, triple, half, wavy, outlined and ripple arch | Vertical rectangle and crescent moon |
Double and triple backdrops can use multiple backdrop colors, so a layered look is shown the way it will actually be built.
Mockups that stay editable. Every mockup lands in your Gallery as a project, not a flat screenshot. When the client says "can we swap the lavender for peach," you reopen it, recolor, and export again in a minute. Last month's job becomes the starting point for this month's.
From mockup to booked job
A mockup that sits in your camera roll does not book anything. In BalloonFlow AI the mockup attaches to the lead and goes out inside a branded proposal with the price, the deposit and the contract. The client reviews the design, signs, and pays the deposit through your own Square account, all from one link.
Not sure how many balloons the design needs? Get a quick count from the free balloon garland calculator, or photograph a finished build and let balloon garland AI estimate it.
Honest limits
- BalloonFlow mockups are 2D images. If your clients expect rotatable 3D renders, BalloonBuilder specializes in that. Our balloon design software comparison lays out the differences.
- AI mockups are concepts. Balloon colors on screen will not exactly match latex in person, so confirm colors against a physical chart.
Common questions
What is the best app for balloon mockups on iPhone?
It depends on what you need. BalloonFlow AI gives you both an AI mockup generator and a drag-and-drop editor on iPhone, and keeps each mockup attached to the lead, the proposal and the contract. If you only want a design tool, our comparison page covers BalloonBuilder, Virtualoon and Creador as well.
Can I edit a mockup after I save it?
Yes. Drag-and-drop mockups save as editable projects. Reopen one, change the backdrop, recolor the balloons, fix the wording, and download it again.
What backdrops can I use?
Single, double, triple, half, wavy, outlined and ripple arches, plus vertical rectangle and crescent moon shapes. Double and triple backdrops can use more than one backdrop color.
How do I send a mockup to a client?
Download the finished mockup as an image to text or post it, or attach it from your Gallery to a branded proposal so the client approves the design and the price together.
How many AI mockups do I get?
The 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers includes 3 AI backdrop mockups for the whole trial. A paid BalloonFlow Pro membership includes 30 AI backdrop mockups a month. The drag-and-drop editor is part of Pro.
Is it free?
BalloonFlow AI is on the App Store for iPhone. The AI features and the business workspace are part of BalloonFlow Pro, which is $29.99 a month and starts with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. You can cancel anytime in your Apple subscription settings.
Does it work on Android?
Not yet. BalloonFlow AI is built for iPhone, and it also runs on Macs with Apple silicon. An Android version is in development, but it is not available to download yet. Join the Android beta waitlist to get the first invite.