A lightweight Swift class for detecting internet connectivity status, supporting both WiFi and cellular networks.
Reach is a lightweight Swift library that monitors internet connectivity status for iOS and macOS applications. It provides both synchronous status checks and real-time notifications when network availability changes, helping developers handle offline scenarios gracefully.
iOS and macOS developers who need to detect network availability in their apps, particularly those building applications that require offline functionality or network-dependent features.
Developers choose Reach for its simplicity, single-file implementation, and straightforward API that avoids the complexity of larger networking frameworks while providing essential connectivity monitoring.
A simple class to check for internet connection availability in Swift.
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The library is contained in one Swift file, making it trivial to add manually without managing dependencies or complex package setups.
Provides a clear enum (ReachabilityStatus) for connection states, ensuring type-safe checks and reducing runtime errors in code.
Supports NotificationCenter-based notifications for network status changes, allowing dynamic UI updates without constant polling.
Specifically identifies and distinguishes between WiFi and WWAN connections, useful for apps adapting behavior based on network type.
As noted in the ToDo list, it lacks strongly typed objects with additional details like signal strength or interface specifics, limiting diagnostics.
Real-time updates depend on NotificationCenter, which can be cumbersome in modern SwiftUI or Combine-based apps and may lead to tighter coupling.
The minimalist design doesn't handle advanced scenarios such as network flapping, multiple active interfaces, or VPN connections, requiring extra code.