Expo
The fastest way to build React Native apps — managed workflow, Expo Go for instant previews, EAS Build for production, and 50+ first-party modules.
Why Expo?
Starting a new React Native project — skip the native toolchain setup entirely
Over-the-air updates with EAS Update to ship fixes without App Store review
Expo SDK modules (camera, location, notifications) cover your native needs
Signal Breakdown
What drives the Trust Score
Download Trend
Last 12 months
Tradeoffs & Caveats
Know before you commitApps with custom native modules not available in Expo — bare workflow adds complexity
Games with custom OpenGL/Metal rendering pipelines
Pricing
Free tier & paid plans
Free: Expo Go + EAS Build 15 builds/mo
EAS: $99/mo for unlimited builds
Alternative Tools
Other options worth considering
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Often Used Together
Complementary tools that pair well with Expo
Learning Resources
Docs, videos, tutorials, and courses
Get Started
Repository and installation options
View on GitHub
github.com/expo/expo
npx create-expo-app@latestQuick Start
Copy and adapt to get going fast
# Create and run an Expo app
npx create-expo-app@latest MyApp
cd MyApp && npx expo start
# Scan QR code with Expo Go to preview on deviceCommunity Notes
Real experiences from developers who've used this tool