Comparison

Expo Go vs Beam Boop

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

Beam Boop

Features
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Beam imagination into reality. Beam Boop turns your projector and real-world space into a new canvas for creativity. Scan your room, understand the surfaces around you, and create visual scenes designed to fit your actual space. Beam them onto walls, objects, and corners to transform everyday environments into something entirely new. Create for your space Instead of creating content for a screen, Beam Boop creates around the space in front of you. Scan your environment and build a scene map that helps content fit the surfaces, objects, and layout of your room. Create and project Choose a direction, describe what you want to see, and create a visual scene for your space. Preview the result on your phone, then project it into the real world. Save your scenes Save your scene maps and creations so you can return to the same space, explore new ideas, and create multiple works for the same environment. Works with projectors Beam Boop is designed around real projection experiences. Connect a compatible projector, prepare your space, and start creating. From a blank wall to an entire room, Beam Boop gives imagination somewhere real to live. Beam imagination into reality.

Screenshots

Expo Go4 screens
Beam Boop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Expo Go at none against Beam Boop's 3. Expo Go also leads on chart position (#8 vs unranked). Beam Boop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Beam Boop sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Expo Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, Beam Boop weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Expo Go versus Beam Boop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpo GoBeam Boop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB153 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperNametagAppotronics Corporation Limited

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

Beam Boop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Expo Go

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Beam Boop

One-time3
  • AI Credits 150$2.99
  • AI Credits 350$5.99
  • AI Credits 1100$19.99

Questions

Is Expo Go free?
Expo Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beam Boop free?
Beam Boop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Expo Go or Beam Boop have ads?
Expo Go shows ads; Beam Boop does not.
Which is updated more often, Expo Go or Beam Boop?
Expo Go ships an update fortnightly, and Beam Boop weekly. Most recently, Expo Go was updated on November 5, 2026 and Beam Boop on October 31, 2026.

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