A Location Manager for easily implementing location services and geofencing in iOS with a simple API.
BBLocationManager is an open-source iOS library written in Objective-C that simplifies the implementation of location services and geofencing. It provides a high-level API over Apple's CoreLocation framework, making it easier to get current location, monitor geofences, and handle permissions. The library solves the complexity of directly using CoreLocation APIs, saving development time for location-aware apps.
iOS developers building location-based applications such as navigation, reminders, tracking, or geofencing apps who want a straightforward, battery-efficient solution without deep CoreLocation expertise.
Developers choose BBLocationManager for its simple API, automatic permission handling, and comprehensive geofencing support. It reduces boilerplate code, supports both block and delegate patterns, and is optimized for performance and battery life, working from iOS 6.0 onward.
A Location Manager for easily implementing location services & geofencing in iOS. Ready for iOS 11.
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Wraps CoreLocation's complex APIs into easy methods for location fetching and geofencing, as shown in the README with block and delegate examples for quick integration.
Reads Info.plist keys based on iOS version and requests permissions automatically, reducing boilerplate code for setup, detailed in the Permission section.
Supports adding, monitoring, and removing geofences with enter/exit notifications, including background and app-not-running states, as demonstrated in code snippets.
Offers significant-change and one-time updates to conserve battery, with automatic stopping when not needed, highlighted in the features for performance.
Written in Objective-C, requiring bridging headers or extra effort in Swift projects, which may deter developers using modern Swift tooling.
The README states 'Ready for iOS 11' and supports iOS 6.0+, but it may not be updated for newer iOS versions with enhanced privacy features, risking compatibility gaps.
Adheres to Apple's 20-geofence maximum, which could be restrictive for applications needing extensive region monitoring beyond this limit.
Requires precise Info.plist key setups for permissions and background modes, as detailed in the Permission section, which can be error-prone for beginners.