Reviewers see Expo as a fast, practical way to build and ship React Native apps, especially for iOS and Android from one codebase. Users repeatedly praise the simpler setup, easier debugging, and the ability to work without diving into Xcode or Android Studio. Makers of Goals and Yomio say its managed workflow, EAS Build, and over-the-air updates cut release friction sharply. The main caveat: package compatibility can still bite, and some reviewers say React Native CLI is sometimes the sturdier choice.

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used Expo to build Habitz

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Expo is the best tool to create apps for the react developers)

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used Expo to build Runo 2.0

•5 reviews

Expo's managed workflow let us ship to both iOS and Android from a single codebase. EAS Build and OTA updates make the deployment process incredibly smooth.

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used Expo to build Good Assistant

•4 reviews

Expo is a fantastic solution to creating an app with native components, and smoothing out the many hurdles of native development. Great experience, and much improved over the years.

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used Expo to build Enough Cream instead of Flutter

•4 reviews

Expo's got hosted infrastructure, generous free tier, paved path for automation.

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2mo ago

used Expo to build SoloGuard

•12 reviews

I used Expo to build the app.

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1mo ago

used Expo to build BNA instead of React Native

•13 reviews

Expo is used to build iOS & Android mobile apps with an amazing developer experience, great tooling, and seamless cross-platform support from day one.

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used Expo to build Goals

•3 reviews

Expo let me ship Goals to iOS and Android from a single codebase without ever touching Xcode or Android Studio directly. As a solo developer, that's everything. I considered going pure React Native CLI but the managed workflow, EAS Build, and over-the-air updates made it a no-brainer. I went from zero to both app stores without needing a separate build pipeline or CI setup. If you're a solo founder trying to ship a real mobile product on both platforms, Expo removes an enormous amount of friction.

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used Expo to build Little Answers

•4 reviews

Best tool to quickly develop and test out mobile apps

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