Expo Go vs Topaz Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Topaz Browser
This application serves as a specialized browser for interacting with web experiences delivered over Bluetooth. It is designed for technical development and accessing Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
- Bluetooth web experience access
- IoT device integration
- Technical development tool
- Web browsing over Bluetooth
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IoT browser for accessing Bluetooth-based web experiences and technical development. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Juul Labs, Inc. is under license.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Topaz Browser at 100% against Expo Go's 55%. Topaz Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Expo Go's advantage is ratings volume (7.7K vs 9) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, 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
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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expo Go has 7.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Expo Go's written reviews are positive against 100% of Topaz Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, Topaz Browser monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Expo Go | Topaz Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.7K ratings) — better | 4.6 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nametag | Juul Labs, Inc. |
Customer experience
Expo Go
Topaz Browser
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
Topaz Browser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Expo Go
No in-app purchases
Topaz Browser
No in-app purchases
