# Expo Go vs GitHub

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Expo Go at none against GitHub's 4. GitHub's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (38K vs 7.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GitHub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Expo Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Expo Go against 4.8 for GitHub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GitHub has 38K ratings behind it against 7.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Expo Go's written reviews are positive against 64% of GitHub's.

Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, GitHub weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expo Go | GitHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expo-go/id982107779/reviews) | [4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.3K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #7 | **#2** |
| Size | 109 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nametag](https://appshunter.io/developer/905743090) | [GitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/429758986) |

## What reviewers say

### Expo Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expo-go/id982107779)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Build mobile applications using web technologies like JavaScript and React. This tool allows you to develop interactive experiences with gestures and graphics directly from your iOS device and computer. Some programming experience is recommended for optimal use.

**Highlights:** Build apps with web technologies, Interactive gesture and graphics development, JavaScript and React support, iOS device and computer integration, React Native 0.81.1 support

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast development
- 👍 Great for testing apps on real devices
- 💡 Helpful for beginners and experts
- 🚀 Efficient development process
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Compatibility issues with older versions
- 🐛 Inability to open projects or scan QR codes
- 🐛 Persistent login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Unable to connect to development server
- Persistent white screen issues
- Inability to delete or manage accounts

**Requested features**

- Bring back QR code scanning functionality
- Improve SDK compatibility and backward support
- Add more customization and configuration options
- Enhance debugging and error reporting tools


### GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Developer Tools, #2 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Browse notifications, Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests, Review and merge Pull Requests, Organize Issues with labels and assignees, Browse files and code, Discover trending repositories

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitHub Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Copilot Pro | $10.00 | per month |
| Copilot Pro+ | $39.99 | per month |
| Copilot Max | $99.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for on-the-go tasks
- 🚀 Efficient for reviewing PRs and issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔍 Lacks key features like code editing and wiki support
- 🔍 Intercepts GitHub links, forcing use of app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to switch accounts
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between app and website
- Notifications not always loading correctly
- Inability to view all files in large pull requests
- Crashes when trying to perform certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple accounts
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Implement code editing and file management
- Integrate GitHub Actions and Insights
- Allow viewing and managing GitHub projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expo Go free?

Expo Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GitHub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Expo Go or GitHub?

Expo Go and GitHub are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.3K and 38K ratings respectively.

### Do Expo Go or GitHub have ads?

Expo Go shows ads; GitHub does not.

### Which is updated more often, Expo Go or GitHub?

Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, and GitHub weekly. Most recently, Expo Go was updated on October 18, 2026 and GitHub on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Expo Go or GitHub?

Expo Go currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and GitHub at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*