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Expo
Builds iOS and Android apps from one codebase, with a hosted build service (EAS).
What it is
Expo is a set of tools for building iOS and Android apps from one codebase with React Native. Expo Go lets you open your app on your own phone while you build, and its EAS service builds the files you submit to the app stores.
Good for
- One app for both iPhone and Android
- Testing on a real phone from day one
Watch out for
- Free cloud builds can wait in a queue for 90 minutes or more
- App store developer accounts are a separate cost we have not priced yet
How our builds use it
| Build | Role | Plan | Monthly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile MVP (iOS + Android) | App + buildsOne codebase, cloud builds | Free (15 iOS + 15 Android builds/mo) or Starter $19 | Free / £14.23 | Free queue can exceed 90 min |
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GitHub
Hosts your code; used here for secret and dependency checks.
Good for: Keeping your code safe and versioned
Used in 1 build