A Splash Screen in Power Apps is a temporary screen that appears when an app first loads, before users begin interacting with it. Its primary purpose is to improve perceived performance and provide a polished user experience while the app initializes data and connections.

What Is a Splash Screen?

A splash screen is typically the first screen displayed when a Power Apps application opens.

Common Elements

  • Application logo or name

  • Loading message (e.g., “Loading, please wait…”)

  • Branding colors or visuals

Note: Technically, a splash screen is just a standard screen in Power Apps configured as the StartScreen or navigated to at app launch.

Why Use a Splash Screen?

1. Improve User Experience

Power Apps applications may take a few seconds to load

  • Data sources

  • Collections

  • Connectors and services

A splash screen

  • Prevents users from seeing blank or partially loaded screens

  • Makes the app feel smoother and more professional