Navigating Universal Deep Links on iOS: Opening the App or Redirecting Based on Installation Status from Instagram Stories

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We’ve successfully integrated deep linking into our iOS application using Universal Links. However, when users click on a link shared in an Instagram story, we currently redirect them to our website instead of opening the app. Our client prefers a dynamic approach: opening the app if it’s installed and redirecting to the website if it’s not. We’re particularly interested in the alert mechanism observed in some companies, where users are prompted with "Instagram X wants to open the application" when the app is installed. Despite our research, we haven’t found a conclusive solution. If anyone has experience with iOS deep linking and can provide guidance on achieving this flow, we’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your assistance!