I'm also facing this issue We found inconsistencies in iOS 17 and 18 regarding Local Network permissions. In iOS 17, denied permission blocks network calls, and even after allowing, a device restart is needed. In iOS 18, network access works even when denied, which is unexpected. We're using Bonjour to trigger the popup, as no direct API exists. This behavior needs Apple's attention.

I'm also facing the same problem We found inconsistencies in iOS 17 and 18 regarding Local Network permissions. In iOS 17, denied permission blocks network calls, and even after allowing, a device restart is needed. In iOS 18, network access works even when denied, which is unexpected. We're using Bonjour to trigger the popup, as no direct API exists. This behavior needs Apple's attention.