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iOS SDK basic integration guide

This section contains information on how to integrate the Pushwoosh SDK into your iOS application.

To integrate the Pushwoosh iOS SDK into your app, you will need the following:

You can integrate the Pushwoosh SDK into your application using either Swift Package Manager or CocoaPods.

In the Package Dependencies section, add the following package:

https://github.com/Pushwoosh/Pushwoosh-XCFramework

Starting from Pushwoosh iOS SDK version 6.8.0+, Pushwoosh is modularized into several components: PushwooshFramework, PushwooshCore, PushwooshBridge, and PushwooshLiveActivities. These modules interact with each other, so when adding the SDK via Swift Package Manager, make sure that all four dependencies are added to your app target, as shown in the screenshot below.

Open your Podfile and add the dependency:

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pod 'PushwooshXCFramework'

Then, in the terminal, run the following command to install dependencies:

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pod install

To enable Push Notifications in your project, you need to add certain capabilities.

In the Signing & Capabilities section, add the following capabilities:

  • Push Notifications
  • Background Modes. After adding this capability, check the box for Remote notifications.

If you intend to use Time Sensitive Notifications (iOS 15+), also add the Time Sensitive Notifications capability.

Add the following code to your AppDelegate class:

import SwiftUI
import PushwooshFramework
@main
struct MyApp: App {
// Register AppDelegate as UIApplicationDelegate
@UIApplicationDelegateAdaptor(AppDelegate.self) var appDelegate
var body: some Scene {
WindowGroup {
ContentView()
}
}
}
class AppDelegate: NSObject, UIApplicationDelegate, PWMessagingDelegate {
func application(_ application: UIApplication, didFinishLaunchingWithOptions launchOptions: [UIApplication.LaunchOptionsKey: Any]?) -> Bool {
// Initialization code
// Set custom delegate for push handling
Pushwoosh.sharedInstance().delegate = self
// Register for push notifications
Pushwoosh.sharedInstance().registerForPushNotifications()
return true
}
// Handle token received from APNS
func application(_ application: UIApplication, didRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithDeviceToken deviceToken: Data) {
Pushwoosh.sharedInstance().handlePushRegistration(deviceToken)
}
// Handle token receiving error
func application(_ application: UIApplication, didFailToRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithError error: Error) {
Pushwoosh.sharedInstance().handlePushRegistrationFailure(error)
}
//for silent push notifications
func application(_ application: UIApplication, didReceiveRemoteNotification userInfo: [AnyHashable: Any], fetchCompletionHandler completionHandler: @escaping (UIBackgroundFetchResult) -> Void) {
Pushwoosh.sharedInstance().handlePushReceived(userInfo)
completionHandler(.noData)
}
// Fired when a push is received
func pushwoosh(_ pushwoosh: Pushwoosh, onMessageReceived message: PWMessage) {
print("onMessageReceived: ", message.payload!.description)
}
// Fired when a user taps the notification
func pushwoosh(_ pushwoosh: Pushwoosh, onMessageOpened message: PWMessage) {
print("onMessageOpened: ", message.payload!.description)
}
}
struct ContentView: View {
var body: some View {
Text("Pushwoosh with SwiftUI")
.padding()
}
}

In your Info.plist:

Pushwoosh supports tracking delivery events for push notifications via the Notification Service Extension

  1. In Xcode, Select File > New > Target…
  2. Choose Notification Service Extension and press Next.
  3. Enter the target name and press Finish.
  4. When prompted for activation, press Cancel.

Add Pushwoosh SDK to Notification Service Extension

Section titled “Add Pushwoosh SDK to Notification Service Extension”

This code allows you to intercept and process notifications within your notification extension.

import UserNotifications
import PushwooshFramework
class NotificationService: UNNotificationServiceExtension {
var contentHandler: ((UNNotificationContent) -> Void)?
var bestAttemptContent: UNMutableNotificationContent?
override func didReceive(_ request: UNNotificationRequest, withContentHandler contentHandler: @escaping (UNNotificationContent) -> Void) {
// Pushwoosh **********
PWNotificationExtensionManager.shared().handle(request, contentHandler: contentHandler)
// ********************
self.contentHandler = contentHandler
bestAttemptContent = (request.content.mutableCopy() as? UNMutableNotificationContent)
if let bestAttemptContent = bestAttemptContent {
// Modify the notification content here...
contentHandler(bestAttemptContent)
}
}
override func serviceExtensionTimeWillExpire() {
// Called just before the extension will be terminated by the system.
// Use this as an opportunity to deliver your "best attempt" at modified content, otherwise the original push payload will be used.
if let contentHandler = contentHandler, let bestAttemptContent = bestAttemptContent {
contentHandler(bestAttemptContent)
}
}
}

You must enable App Groups capability to allow the Notification Service Extension to communicate with the main app.

For both the main target and the Notification Service Extension:

  1. Go to Signing & Capabilities and add the App Groups capability.
  2. Press + to add a new group.
  3. Ensure the group name starts with group..
  4. Use the same group for both the main target and the Notification Service Extension.

In your main target’s Info.plist, add

  • PW_APP_GROUPS_NAME — The name of your App Groups group

In your Notification Service Extension’s Info.plist, add:

  • PW_APP_GROUPS_NAME — The name of your App Groups group
  • Pushwoosh_APPID - Your Application Code.
  1. Build and run the project.
  2. Go to the Pushwoosh Control Panel and send a push notification.
  3. You should see the notification in the app.

At this stage, you have already integrated the SDK and can send and receive push notifications. Now, let’s explore the core functionality

In the Pushwoosh SDK, there are two callbacks designed for handling push notifications:

  • onMessageReceived: This method is invoked when a push notification is received.
  • onMessageOpened: This method is called when the user interacts with (opens) the notification

These callbacks enable developers to manage the reception and user interaction with push notifications within their applications

import PushwooshFramework
class AppDelegate: NSObject, UIApplicationDelegate, PWMessagingDelegate {
func application(_ application: UIApplication, didFinishLaunchingWithOptions launchOptions: [UIApplication.LaunchOptionsKey : Any]? = nil) -> Bool {
Pushwoosh.sharedInstance().delegate = self;
}
func pushwoosh(_ pushwoosh: Pushwoosh, onMessageOpened message: PWMessage) {
if let payload = message.payload {
print("onMessageOpened: \(payload)")
}
}
func pushwoosh(_ pushwoosh: Pushwoosh, onMessageReceived message: PWMessage) {
if let payload = message.payload {
print("onMessageReceived: \(payload)")
}
}
}

By focusing on individual user behavior and preferences, you can deliver personalized content, leading to increased user satisfaction and loyalty

import PushwooshFramework
class Registration {
func afterUserLogin(user: User) {
let pushwoosh = Pushwoosh.sharedInstance()
// set user ID
if let userId = user.userId {
pushwoosh.setUserId(userId)
}
// set user email
if let userEmail = user.email {
pushwoosh.setEmail(userEmail)
}
// setting additional user information as tags for Pushwoosh
if let age = user.userDetails.age,
let name = user.userDetails.userName,
let lastLogin = user.userDetails.lastLoginDate {
pushwoosh.setTags([
"age": age,
"name": name,
"last_login": lastLogin
])
}
}
}

Tags are key-value pairs assigned to users or devices, allowing segmentation based on attributes like preferences or behavior, enabling targeted messaging.

import PushwooshFramework
class UpdateUser {
func afterUserUpdateProfile(user: User) {
let pushwoosh = Pushwoosh.sharedInstance()
// set list of favorite categories
pushwoosh.setTags(["favorite_categories" : user.getFavoriteCategories()])
// set payment information
pushwoosh.setTags([
"is_subscribed": user.isSubscribed(),
"payment_status": user.getPaymentStatus(),
"billing_address": user.getBillingAddress()
])
}
}

Events are specific user actions or occurrences within the app that can be tracked to analyze behavior and trigger corresponding messages or actions

import PushwooshFramework
class Registration {
func afterUserLogin(user: User) {
if let userName = user.getUserName(), let lastLogin = user.getLastLoginDate() {
PWInAppManager.shared().postEvent("login", withAttributes: [
"name": userName,
"last_login": lastLogin
])
}
}
func afterUserPurchase(user: User, product: Product) {
let pushwoosh = Pushwoosh.sharedInstance()
// Track purchase event
PWInAppManager.shared().postEvent("purchase", withAttributes: [
"product_id": product.getId(),
"product_name": product.getName(),
"price": product.getPrice(),
"quantity": product.getQuantity()
])
// Set user tags
let lastPurchaseDate = Date().timeIntervalSince1970
let lifetimeSpend = getCurrentLifetimeSpend() + product.getPrice()
pushwoosh.setTags([
"last_purchase_date": lastPurchaseDate,
"lifetime_spend": lifetimeSpend
])
}
}

Rich media refers to interactive and multimedia content, such as images, videos, or HTML, used in notifications and in-app messages to enhance user engagement

import PushwooshFramework
class ViewController: UIViewController, PWRichMediaPresentingDelegate {
override func viewDidLoad() {
super.viewDidLoad()
let richMediaConfiguration = PWModalWindowConfiguration.shared()
PWRichMediaManager.shared().delegate = self
richMediaConfiguration.configureModalWindow(with: .PWModalWindowPositionBottom,
present: .PWAnimationPresentFromBottom,
dismiss: .PWAnimationDismissDown)
}
func richMediaManager(_ richMediaManager: PWRichMediaManager!, shouldPresent richMedia: PWRichMedia!) -> Bool {
print("Rich media will be presented with: \(richMedia.pushPayload!)")
return true
}
func richMediaManager(_ richMediaManager: PWRichMediaManager!, didPresent richMedia: PWRichMedia!) {
print("Rich media has been presented with: \(richMedia.pushPayload!)")
}
func richMediaManager(_ richMediaManager: PWRichMediaManager!, didClose richMedia: PWRichMedia!) {
print("Rich media has been closed with: \(richMedia.pushPayload!)")
}
func richMediaManager(_ richMediaManager: PWRichMediaManager!, presentingDidFailFor richMedia: PWRichMedia!, withError error: (any Error)!) {
print("Failed to present rich media with: \(richMedia.pushPayload!). Error: \(error.localizedDescription)")
}
}

If you encounter any issues during the integration process, please refer to the support and community section.