daily-notification-plugin/docs/IOS_SYNC_STATUS.md

iOS Plugin Synchronization Status

Author: Matthew Raymer
Date: 2025-11-04
Status: 🟡 IN PROGRESS

Overview

This document tracks the synchronization of the iOS plugin implementation with the merged Android version, and the setup of iOS test environments.

Current Status

✅ Completed

1. iOS Plugin Compilation - All Swift compilation errors resolved
2. Basic Plugin Structure - Core plugin files in place
3. iOS Development App - ios/App structure exists with basic setup
4. Build Scripts - Native build scripts support iOS

🟡 In Progress

1. API Method Parity - iOS plugin has fewer methods than Android
2. Standalone Test App - ios-test-app structure being created
3. Vue Test App Integration - daily-notification-test iOS module configuration

❌ Pending

1. Full API Implementation - Many Android methods not yet in iOS
2. Test App Setup - iOS test app needs Xcode project generation
3. Documentation - iOS-specific testing guides

API Method Comparison

Android Plugin Methods (52 total)

Core methods:

• configure()
• configureNativeFetcher()
• scheduleDailyNotification()
• getNotificationStatus()
• checkPermissions()
• requestPermissions()
• And 46 more...

iOS Plugin Methods (9 total)

Current methods:

• configure()
• scheduleContentFetch()
• scheduleUserNotification()
• scheduleDualNotification()
• getDualScheduleStatus()
• scheduleDailyReminder()
• cancelDailyReminder()
• getScheduledReminders()
• updateDailyReminder()

Missing iOS Methods

The following Android methods need iOS implementations:

Configuration:

• configureNativeFetcher() - Native fetcher configuration
• setActiveDidFromHost() - ActiveDid management
• updateStarredPlans() - Starred plans management

Scheduling:

• scheduleDailyNotification() - Main scheduling method
• isAlarmScheduled() - Alarm status check
• getNextAlarmTime() - Next alarm query
• testAlarm() - Test alarm functionality

Status & Permissions:

• getNotificationStatus() - Notification status
• checkPermissionStatus() - Permission status
• requestNotificationPermissions() - Permission request
• getExactAlarmStatus() - Exact alarm status (iOS equivalent needed)
• openExactAlarmSettings() - Settings opener (iOS equivalent needed)

Content Management:

• getContentCache() - Content cache access
• clearContentCache() - Cache clearing
• getContentHistory() - History access

Database Access:

• getSchedules() - Schedule queries
• createSchedule() - Schedule creation
• updateSchedule() - Schedule updates
• deleteSchedule() - Schedule deletion
• getContentCacheById() - Cache queries
• saveContentCache() - Cache saving
• getConfig() / setConfig() - Configuration management
• getCallbacks() / registerCallbackConfig() - Callback management
• getHistory() - History queries

Power & Battery:

• getBatteryStatus() - Battery status
• getPowerState() - Power state
• requestBatteryOptimizationExemption() - Battery optimization (iOS equivalent needed)

Rolling Window:

• maintainRollingWindow() - Window maintenance
• getRollingWindowStats() - Window statistics

Reboot Recovery:

• getRebootRecoveryStatus() - Recovery status

Reminders:

• All reminder methods exist ✅

Callbacks:

• registerCallback() - Callback registration
• unregisterCallback() - Callback unregistration
• getRegisteredCallbacks() - Callback listing

Other:

• triggerImmediateFetch() - Immediate fetch trigger
• setPolicy() - Policy configuration
• enableNativeFetcher() - Native fetcher enable/disable

Test App Status

Standalone iOS Test App (ios-test-app)

Status: 🟡 Structure created, needs Xcode project

Files Created:

• README.md - Documentation
• SETUP.md - Setup guide
• Directory structure prepared

Next Steps:

1. Generate Xcode project using Capacitor CLI or copy from ios/App
2. Copy test HTML interface from Android test app
3. Configure Podfile with plugin dependency
4. Create build scripts
5. Test plugin integration

Vue 3 Test App (daily-notification-test)

Status: 🟡 iOS module exists, needs verification

Current State:

• iOS module exists at test-apps/daily-notification-test/ios/ (if generated by Capacitor)
• Or uses ios/App from root (needs verification)
• Build script exists: scripts/build-and-deploy-ios.sh

Next Steps:

1. Verify iOS module location and structure
2. Ensure plugin is properly integrated via CocoaPods
3. Test build and run process
4. Verify plugin detection and functionality

Synchronization Plan

Phase 1: Test App Setup (Current)

1. ✅ Create ios-test-app structure
2. ✅ Create setup documentation
3. 🟡 Generate/copy Xcode project
4. 🟡 Copy test HTML interface
5. 🟡 Create build scripts
6. ❌ Test standalone app

Phase 2: API Method Implementation

1. ❌ Implement missing configuration methods
2. ❌ Implement missing scheduling methods
3. ❌ Implement missing status/permission methods
4. ❌ Implement missing content management methods
5. ❌ Implement missing database access methods
6. ❌ Implement missing power/battery methods
7. ❌ Implement missing utility methods

Phase 3: Testing & Verification

1. ❌ Test all implemented methods
2. ❌ Verify parity with Android
3. ❌ Update TypeScript definitions if needed
4. ❌ Create iOS-specific test cases
5. ❌ Document iOS-specific behaviors

Platform Differences

Android-Specific Features

• Exact Alarm permissions
• Battery optimization exemptions
• Wake locks
• Boot receivers
• WorkManager background tasks

iOS-Specific Features

• Background App Refresh
• BGTaskScheduler
• UNUserNotificationCenter
• Scene-based lifecycle
• No exact alarm equivalent (uses BGTaskScheduler)

Cross-Platform Equivalents

Android	iOS
AlarmManager	BGTaskScheduler + UNUserNotificationCenter
WorkManager	BGTaskScheduler
POST_NOTIFICATIONS permission	UNUserNotificationCenter authorization
Battery optimization	Background App Refresh settings
Boot receiver	App launch + background task registration

Next Actions

1. Immediate: Complete iOS test app setup
2. Short-term: Implement critical missing methods (scheduling, status, permissions)
3. Medium-term: Implement all missing methods for full parity
4. Long-term: iOS-specific optimizations and testing

Resources

• Android Test App
• iOS Native Interface
• Plugin API Definitions
• iOS Build Guide