SwiftMessages
A flexible message bar and view controller presentation library for iOS and macOS, supporting UIKit and SwiftUI.
What is SwiftMessages?
SwiftMessages is an open-source library for iOS and macOS that enables developers to display customizable message bars, alerts, and view controllers. It solves the problem of creating polished, interactive user notifications with support for both UIKit and SwiftUI, offering a wide range of presentation styles, animations, and customization options.
iOS and macOS developers building apps with UIKit or SwiftUI who need a robust, flexible solution for showing alerts, notifications, or custom modal views.
Developers choose SwiftMessages for its extensive customization capabilities, smooth animations, and seamless integration with both UIKit and SwiftUI, allowing them to create professional-grade messaging components without reinventing the wheel.
Overview
A very flexible message bar for UIKit and SwiftUI.
Use Cases
Best For
- Showing temporary alerts or notifications in iOS apps
- Displaying custom modal views with interactive dismiss gestures
- Integrating SwiftUI views into UIKit-based message presentations
- Creating accessible message bars with VoiceOver support
- Implementing a queued message system to handle multiple alerts
- Presenting view controllers with custom animations and layouts
Not Ideal For
- Apps that only need simple system alerts without custom animations or designs
- Cross-platform projects using frameworks like React Native or Flutter
- Developers preferring minimal dependencies for basic notification functionality
Pros & Cons
Pros
Supports top, bottom, center, and behind navigation bar placements with multiple animation options, as detailed in the 'Flexible Presentation' feature.
Allows full customization via nib files, subclassing, or arbitrary UIView/SwiftUI views, enabling tailored designs without constraints.
Provides view modifiers and hosting support to incorporate SwiftUI views, bridging UIKit and SwiftUI ecosystems effectively.
Includes VoiceOver support and keyboard avoidance features out-of-the-box, ensuring accessible user interactions without extra work.
Cons
Due to iOS 13 changes, covering the status bar is impossible, requiring workarounds like hiding it, which can disrupt user experience.
With numerous options for presentation, animation, and layout, initial setup and tuning can be complex for straightforward use cases.
Even with SwiftUI support, core functionality relies on UIKit, which may not suit pure SwiftUI projects seeking native solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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