# Expo Go vs Cursor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Expo Go at none against Cursor's 3. Expo Go also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 748) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Cursor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cursor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 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 4.7 for Cursor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expo Go has 7.3K ratings behind it against 748, 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 63% of Cursor's.

Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, Cursor weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expo Go | Cursor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expo-go/id982107779/reviews)** | [4.7 (748 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursor/id6767085653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 748 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #8 | **#2** |
| Size | 109 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nametag](https://appshunter.io/developer/905743090) | [Anysphere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824040349) |

## What reviewers say

### Expo Go

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

**Currently charting:** #8 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


### Cursor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursor/id6767085653)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #5 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Build, review, and ship software from anywhere using AI agents. Implement changes, fix bugs, and manage projects remotely. Verify work with demos and provide visual feedback to agents.

**Highlights:** Launch coding agents from anywhere, Track and manage engineering work, Review screenshots and videos of changes, Annotate images for visual feedback, Inspect diffs and merge pull requests, Communicate with agents via voice, Understand codebases faster

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $25.99 | per month |
| Pro+ | $77.99 | per month |
| Ultra | $259.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expo Go free?

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

### Is Cursor free?

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

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

Expo Go is rated higher. Expo Go averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Cursor averages 4.7 from 748 ratings.

### Do Expo Go or Cursor have ads?

Expo Go shows ads; Cursor does not.

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

Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, and Cursor weekly. Most recently, Expo Go was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cursor on September 25, 2026.

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

Expo Go currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Cursor 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.*