Sendbird UIKit for iOS offers a variety of features that enhance chat experience. With essential messaging features like typing indicator and moderation tools, users can have more engaged conversations.
The following table lists all features that are supported by Sendbird UIKit and indicates which channel type supports them.
| Feature | Description | Channel type |
|---|---|---|
A feature to allow users to share files during a chat, such as images, audio files, and videos. Custom file types can also be supported. | Group channel, Open channel | |
A feature to indicate whether other users in the channel are typing a message. | Group channel | |
A feature to allow users to know whether their messages have been read by other users in the channel. | Group channel | |
A feature to allow users to know whether their messages have been successfully delivered to other users in the channel. | Group channel | |
A feature to inform users of the number of messages they haven't read in each channel. | Group channel | |
A feature to allow users to react to messages in a non-verbal manner using emojis. | Group channel | |
A feature to allow users to search for messages within a specific channel. | Group channel | |
A feature to allow users to reply to a specific message without disrupting the conversation flow. | Group channel | |
A feature to allow users to call out each other in a message within a channel. | Group channel | |
A variety of moderation tools to protect users from unsafe content and harmful language. Features include mute, ban, and freeze channels as well as assigning channel operators. | Group channel, Open channel | |
A logging system that keeps track of the number of events and activities that are occurring while the client app is running. | Group channel, Open channel |
Sendbird UIKit supports two types of channels: group channel and Supergroup channel. To learn more about the different types of channels, see Channel types in Chat SDK.
An open channel is a public chat that allows a large number of users to interact with one another in a more dynamic environment. Open channels can accommodate far more users compared to group channels and don’t require an invitation for users to enter.
A group channel is a chat that allows close interactions between a limited number of users. In order to join this type of channel, an invitation from a channel member is required by default.
A Supergroup channel serves the same functions as a group channel, but it's a type of group channel that can accommodate more than 2,000 members. The maximum number of channel members can stretch up to tens of thousands depending on your Sendbird subscription plan.