Comparison

Expo Go vs LaunchPix

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

LaunchPix

Features
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LaunchPix turns plain app screenshots into professional, store-ready images for your App Store listing — in seconds, with no design skills required. Upload any iPhone or iPad screenshot, drop it into a realistic device frame, add headlines, backgrounds, and badges, then export at the exact pixel dimensions Apple requires. What you see is what you export. FEATURES • Realistic iPhone and iPad device frames • Exact App Store screenshot dimensions (iPhone 6.9" and iPad Pro 13") • Custom headlines — fonts, colors, alignment, shadows, rotation • Free-positioned text boxes and image overlays • Solid, gradient, and preset backgrounds • Badges: New, Free, Sale, star ratings, and custom labels • Drag-to-position with smart alignment guides • One-tap style presets for instant polish • Batch export every required size at once • Undo/redo and reusable templates PRICING • Free forever — all features, watermark after 5 exports • Plus — one-time purchase, 10 watermark-free exports • Pro — one-time purchase, unlimited watermark-free exports plus batch export No subscriptions. Pay once, keep it forever. Whether you're shipping your first app or refreshing an existing listing, LaunchPix gets you a pixel-perfect set of App Store screenshots, fast.

Screenshots

Expo Go4 screens
LaunchPix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Expo Go at none against LaunchPix's 2. Expo Go also leads on chart position (#6 vs unranked). LaunchPix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. LaunchPix sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Expo Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, LaunchPix weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Expo Go versus LaunchPix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpo GoLaunchPix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.3K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNametagSalute to Suit

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

LaunchPix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Expo Go

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LaunchPix

One-time2
  • LaunchPix Plus$1.99
  • LaunchPix Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Expo Go free?
Expo Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LaunchPix free?
LaunchPix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Expo Go or LaunchPix have ads?
Expo Go shows ads; LaunchPix does not.
Which is updated more often, Expo Go or LaunchPix?
Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, and LaunchPix weekly. Most recently, Expo Go was updated on October 16, 2026 and LaunchPix on September 8, 2026.

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