Android / iOS App (in development)
Differences between the native shell of the store and the browser/PWA; Android TWA, iOS Capacitor; installation and purchase instructions.
What this guide covers
Apart from browser and PWA (Add to Home Screen / DodoAI Lite), DodoAI plans to provide native shells for Android/iOS stores, packaging the same set of web applications (/app/*). This article explains the technical structure, differences from purely browser-based applications, and the current release status.
Status (June 2026): The Google Play (Android) and App Store (iOS) versions are under development and have not yet been officially released.
For now, please use the PWA method in Browser and Web App or Install on desktop and mobile, or LIFF in LINE. This article will be updated with installation links once they are available.
Technical Forms (Planning)
| Platform | Implementation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Android | TWA (Trusted Web Activity / Bubblewrap) | Loads https://app.dodoai.jp within the shell; non-independent native UI |
| iOS | Capacitor shell | Same as above, remotely loads the online Web App |
| Browser / PWA | No shell | Same account and same /app/* path as store version |
Please do not refer to Android and iOS collectively as "Capacitor dual-end"—only iOS uses Capacitor; Android uses TWA.
How to Obtain (Current)
| Platform | Current Recommended Method |
|---|---|
| Android | Open app.dodoai.jp in the mobile browser → Add to Home Screen (DodoAI Lite) |
| iOS | Open the same in Safari → Add to Home Screen |
| Store Installation | In preparation; please pay attention to official announcements |
Comparison with Browser / PWA (Planning)
| Item | Store Native Shell (Planning) | Mobile Browser / PWA |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | App Store (in development) | Bookmark / Add to Home Screen |
| Account and Data | Same login, cloud sync | Same login, cloud sync |
| Functionality Completeness | Basically consistent with /app/* | Basically consistent with /app/* |
| System Capabilities | Access to native push, shell Chrome, etc. | Subject to browser limitations |
| Membership / points Purchase | Cannot complete payment within the app; redirects to official website payment | Browser / PWA can use web payment |
Specific capabilities are subject to the released version; see Channel Comparison Overview.
Usage Instructions (Post-launch)
- After installation, open the App and log in using the same account as on the Web.
- The bottom five tabs, business menu, settings, and Web App are consistent.
- LIFF exclusive paths (
/liff/*) are to be used only within LINE; for the native shell, please use/app/*.
Native Shell Exclusive Settings (Planned)
In Settings, if a store shell is detected as installed, the following may appear:
- Top System Bar / Shell Appearance (App Shell related items)
This is only shown for native installations; pure browser users will not see it.
Updates and Troubleshooting
- After updating the store version, it is recommended to restart the App to load the latest frontend resources.
- If the page behaves abnormally, you can try Settings → Storage & Cache → Clear Local Storage and then log in again.
- For more issues, refer to Troubleshooting.
Purchase Membership or Points
When clicking to purchase in the native shell App installed from the store (after launch), you will be prompted to go to the DodoAI official website (browser) to complete the payment; after a successful purchase, the points will automatically sync to the current account. For details, see Where to Pay.