# Expo Go vs Developer Pocket

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expo Go | Developer Pocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expo-go/id982107779/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-pocket/id6809017978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nametag](https://appshunter.io/developer/905743090) | [Valliappan Thenappan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788616145) |

## What reviewers say

### Expo Go

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

**Currently charting:** #9 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


### Developer Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-pocket/id6809017978)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*