# Expo Go vs Web Inspector

The clearest difference is rating: Expo Go at 4.8 against Web Inspector's 3.9. Expo Go also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 152) and chart position (#7 vs #49). Web Inspector's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Expo Go holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expo Go has 7.3K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Expo Go's written reviews are positive against 65% of Web Inspector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, Web Inspector weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expo Go | Web Inspector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expo-go/id982107779/reviews)** | [3.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector/id1584825745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #49 |
| Size | 109 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nametag](https://appshunter.io/developer/905743090) | [And a Dinosaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/475577301) |

## 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


### Web Inspector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector/id1584825745)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a suite of web development tools for Safari on mobile devices. Inspect and edit the DOM, view element styles, execute JavaScript commands, monitor network requests, and examine stored resources like cookies.

**Highlights:** DOM inspection and editing, Element style viewer, JavaScript console, Network request monitoring, Resource storage details

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient web inspector
- 👍 Useful debugging tools
- 🔍 Helpful for web development
- 💡 Brings desktop-like functionality to mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop tools
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Difficult to use or navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Disappears when reloading webpage
- Doesn't work on newer iOS versions
- Doesn't load on crashed tabs
- Permissions issues

**Requested features**

- CSS editing capabilities
- Resizable panel
- Improved console functionality
- Better integration with Safari


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expo Go free?

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

### Is Web Inspector free?

Web Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Expo Go or Web Inspector?

Expo Go is rated higher. Expo Go averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Web Inspector averages 3.9 from 152 ratings.

### Do Expo Go or Web Inspector have ads?

Expo Go shows ads; Web Inspector does not.

### Which is updated more often, Expo Go or Web Inspector?

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

### Which is more popular, Expo Go or Web Inspector?

Expo Go currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Web Inspector at #49. 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.*