# React Native MLKit vs expo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: React Native MLKit at none against expo's 8. React Native MLKit also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. expo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. React Native MLKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for React Native MLKit against 5.0 for expo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | React Native MLKit | expo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/react-native-mlkit/id6504584042/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expo-docs/id6739776586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 103 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [InfiniteRed LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/661535757) | [山峰 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786607711) |

## What reviewers say

### React Native MLKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/react-native-mlkit/id6504584042)

Integrate advanced on-device machine learning features into React Native apps. Enables real-time face detection, image labeling, and object detection without an internet connection. Optimized for performance and easy integration.

**Highlights:** On-device machine learning, Face detection, Image labeling, Object detection, Real-time processing, Offline capability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### expo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expo-docs/id6739776586)

Provides developers with comprehensive React Native and Expo development examples. Learn to set up projects, use Expo tools for efficiency, and master common techniques for simple or complex applications.

**Highlights:** React Native development examples, Expo tool integration, Project setup guidance, Development efficiency techniques, Common development patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Lollipop | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Chocolate Bar | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Cup of  Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Cup of Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Burger Meal | $4.99 | one-time |
| RN Docs | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is React Native MLKit free?

React Native MLKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is expo free?

expo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, React Native MLKit or expo?

React Native MLKit and expo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do React Native MLKit or expo have ads?

Neither React Native MLKit nor expo shows ads.

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