Expo Go vs TePe
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
TePe
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TePe is a developer tool for testing location-aware iPhone apps with a paired Mac. Set a mock iPhone location from a map, search, favorites or coordinates. Create route scenarios with waypoints, speeds, loops and transport modes. Control playback from the iPhone app, widgets, Siri, Shortcuts or a Live Activity. TePe Pro is a monthly subscription that unlocks the full app, including static location simulation, route scenarios and AI Chat. The local AI assistant can turn a natural-language route request into a scenario through Ollama on your paired Mac. A Mac companion and iPhone Developer Mode are required. Pair over a local or private network. Connection secrets stay in Apple Keychain, and QR pairing uses a short-lived, single-use token. Pair with the compatible Mac companion to use location simulation and companion-powered features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Expo Go at none against TePe's 1. Expo Go also leads on chart position (#7 vs unranked). TePe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days 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
Both are free to download. TePe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Expo Go asks for nothing beyond the download.
Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, TePe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Expo Go | TePe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #7 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nametag | Eloi Carrelet |
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
TePe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Expo Go
No in-app purchases
TePe
- TePe Pro$7.99
