Comparison

Expo Go vs Alecom Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Expo Go

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
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Start learning to build projects using web technologies with just your iOS device. Expo Go is an educational developer tool for learning to create experiences with interactive gestures and graphics using JavaScript and React. Note: some basic programming experience is recommended. Technical specs: this version of Expo uses React Native 0.86

About

Alecom Authenticator

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Use Alecom Authenticator for easy, secure sign-ins for all your alecom accounts using multi-factor authentication, password-less signin. You also have additional account management options for your Alecom Accounts. Getting started with multi-factor authentication Multi factor authentication (MFA) or two factor authentication (2FA) provides a second layer of security. When logging in with multi-factor authentication, you’ll enter your password, and then you’ll be asked for an additional way to prove it’s really you. Either approve the notification sent to the Alecom Authenticator, or enter the one-time password (OTP) generated by the app. The one-time passwords (OTP codes) have a 30 second timer counting down. This timer is so you never have to use the same time-based one-time password (TOTP) twice and you don’t have to remember the number. The one-time password (OTP) doesn’t require you to be connected to a network, and it won’t drain your battery. You can add multiple Alecom accounts to your app. Getting started with passwordless Use your web, not your password, to log into your Alecom account. Just enter your username, then approve the notification sent to your phone. Your fingerprint, face ID, or PIN will provide a second layer of security in this two-step verification process. After you’ve signed in with two factor authentication (2FA), you’ll have access to all your Alecom products and services, such as Alecom 112, Alecom Platform and Alecom Video. Optional Access permissions: Alecom Authenticator includes the following optional access permissions. All these require user consent. If you choose to not grant these optional access permissions, you can still use Alecom Authenticator for other services that do not require such permission like one—time password(OTP). Camera: Used to scan QR codes when you add a Alecom account or password less sign-in. Notification: This permission is only used to send approve notification.

Screenshots

Expo Go4 screens
Alecom Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Alecom Authenticator at none against Expo Go's shown. Expo Go's advantage is chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, Alecom Authenticator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Expo Go versus Alecom Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpo GoAlecom Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.3K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNametagALECOM AB

Bugs and requests

Expo Go

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Alecom Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Expo Go

No in-app purchases

None

Alecom Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Expo Go free?
Expo Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alecom Authenticator free?
Alecom Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Expo Go or Alecom Authenticator have ads?
Expo Go shows ads; Alecom Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, Expo Go or Alecom Authenticator?
Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, and Alecom Authenticator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Expo Go was updated on October 20, 2026 and Alecom Authenticator on September 22, 2026.

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