Overview
React Native framework with OTA updates and EAS build services. Expo targets the mobile platform layer, iOS, Android, App Store flows, and cross-platform runtimes.
What you get
Tools in this category cover native and hybrid app development, push notifications, deep linking, in-app purchase, build/distribution, crash reporting, and store-listing optimisation. AI-enabled options now generate cross-platform UI from prompts or take Figma to production app.
Where it fits in your stack
They sit between your codebase and the App Store / Google Play. Teams typically combine a runtime (native or RN/Flutter), a backend, push and analytics SDKs, and a build/distribution platform to ship app versions reliably.
Who it’s for
Expo is aimed primarily at builders looking for a focused tool in this space. When evaluating, look at platform parity, OTA update support, push reliability, crash/diagnostic quality, and how well the tool handles the App Store / Play Console review and release process.
Pricing & licensing
Pricing in this category usually combines a free entry tier with usage-based fees for storage, delivery, or active users. Check Expo’s site for current rates and pay attention to bandwidth/egress costs at the volumes you actually expect.