Comparison

Expo Go vs Developer Pocket

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

Developer Pocket

A comprehensive, free offline toolbox for developers, offering 29 essential utilities. It handles JSON manipulation, data conversion, code generation, and more, all running locally on your device without ads or accounts.

Highlights
  • JSON formatting, minifying, and validation
  • JSON comparison and merging
  • Code generation for TypeScript, Swift, Go, Python, Kotlin
  • Data format conversion (YAML, CSV)
  • JWT and JWK inspection
  • Base64 and URL encoding/decoding
  • Regex testing and QR code generation/scanning
Features
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Developer Pocket is a fast, native toolbox for the utilities you reach for every day — completely free, no ads, no account, no internet connection required. TOOLS INCLUDED • JSON Formatter — pretty-print, minify, and validate with precise error locations • JSON Diff — compare two JSON documents and see what changed • JSON Merge — deep-merge two documents (RFC 7386) • JSON Patch — apply RFC 6902 add/remove/replace/move/copy/test operations • JSONPath Tester — query JSON with $.user.roles[0]-style paths • JSON Schema Validator — validate an instance against a JSON Schema • JSON Repair — fix trailing commas, single quotes, unquoted keys, and more • JSON Flatten/Unflatten — dot-notation flatten and reverse • JSON Lines — convert between a JSON array and JSON Lines • JSON Escape/Unescape — escape text for embedding, or unescape it back • YAML Converter — JSON ↔ YAML • CSV Converter — JSON ↔ CSV • JSON to TypeScript — infer TypeScript interfaces from a JSON sample • JSON to Swift — infer Codable structs from a JSON sample • JSON to Go — infer Go structs with JSON tags • JSON to Python — infer Pydantic models • JSON to Kotlin — infer kotlinx.serialization data classes • JSON to SQL — infer a CREATE TABLE and INSERT statements • JSON to Markdown — render as a Markdown table • JWT Decoder — inspect header, claims, and expiry at a glance • JWK Viewer — inspect a JSON Web Key or key set • Base64 Encoder/Decoder — text and URL-safe variants • URL Encoder/Decoder — component or full-URL modes, with query parameter breakdown • UUID Generator — bulk generate v4 UUIDs, upper/lowercase, with or without hyphens • Unix Timestamp Converter — live clock plus both-direction conversion with timezone support • Hash Generator — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 digests • Regex Tester — live match highlighting and capture groups • Color Converter — HEX, RGB, and HSL, both directions • QR Code Generator & Scanner — create codes or scan them with your camera PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every tool runs entirely on your device. Nothing you type, paste, or scan is ever sent anywhere — Developer Pocket doesn't have a server to send it to. FREE, NO CATCH All twenty-nine tools, unlocked, forever. No subscription, no paywall, no ads. Built natively for iOS with a modern, glass-inspired interface.

Screenshots

Expo Go4 screens
Developer Pocket3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Developer Pocket at none against Expo Go's shown. Developer Pocket also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Expo Go's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 1) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Developer Pocket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expo Go has 7.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Expo Go versus Developer Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpo GoDeveloper Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.3K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNametagValliappan Thenappan

Customer experience

Expo Go

All ratings7,282 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,007 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral8.4%
Negative36.2%

Developer Pocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Developer Pocket

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Expo Go

No in-app purchases

None

Developer Pocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Expo Go free?
Expo Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Developer Pocket free?
Developer Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Expo Go or Developer Pocket?
Developer Pocket is rated higher. Expo Go averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Developer Pocket averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Expo Go or Developer Pocket have ads?
Expo Go shows ads; Developer Pocket does not.

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