Overview
A Flutter plugin enabling dynamic changes to the app launcher icon on both Android and iOS devices. It allows developers to programmatically update the app icon at runtime, useful for branding, seasonal themes, or user preferences. The plugin integrates seamlessly with Flutter projects and supports platform-specific icon handling. It is particularly helpful for apps that want to offer customizable or context-aware icons without requiring a new app release.
Use cases
- Changing app icon based on user preference
- Implementing seasonal or event-based icons
- Customizing icons for different app modes
- Supporting branded app variations
- Enabling dynamic theming through icons
- Facilitating A/B testing with visual differentiation
Key features
- Dynamic icon updates at runtime
- Cross-platform support (Android & iOS)
- Simple integration with Flutter
- Supports custom icon assets
- Handles platform-specific icon requirements
- Minimal configuration needed
Suitable for
- Apps with customizable UI themes
- Branded or promotional apps
- Event-driven applications
- User-centric customization features
- Developers seeking dynamic icon control
Considerations
- Requires platform-specific setup (e.g., Android manifest entries)
- iOS may have limitations on icon changes
- Not supported on all device configurations
- Changes may not reflect immediately on some devices
- App restart might be required for changes to take effect
- Limited to supported icon sizes and formats