# Expo Go

> Expo is a free & open source platform to build apps using JavaScript and React.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/host.exp.exponent](https://chrome-stats.com/d/host.exp.exponent)

## Overview

- **ID:** `host.exp.exponent`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Expo Project
- **Category:** LIBRARIES\_AND\_DEMO
- **Downloads:** 5,922,477
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (31,430 ratings)
- **Version:** 57.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2015-12-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 96 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=host.exp.exponent)
- **Website:** [https://expo.dev](https://expo.dev/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://expo.dev/privacy](https://expo.dev/privacy)

## Description

Expo Go is a free and open source developer platform that empowers you to build rich, interactive applications using JavaScript and React Native directly on your Android device. It supports advanced features including camera access, background location tracking, audio and video playback, and SQLite database integration.

Designed for programmers with some coding experience, Expo Go simplifies app creation by allowing developers to test and iterate on their projects in real-time without needing complex setups. Explore more and get started at [expo.dev](https://expo.dev). By using this app, you agree to the Terms of Service outlined on their website.

## Rankings

- #21,336 — Overall
- #3 — Libraries and demo (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `host.exp.exponent.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `host.exp.exponent.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users broadly praise Expo Go as a comprehensive, easy-to-use tool for mobile development, prototyping, and pushing builds, with a smooth experience and beginner-friendly aspects. Repeated issues center on version compatibility with the latest Expo SDKs, such as SDK 55+, plus connectivity/loading bugs and occasional performance problems. The app is valued for its functionality and workflow benefits but requires timely updates and fixes to address those compatibility and stability concerns.

### Pros

- Comprehensive tool for mobile development, prototyping and testing; very useful for developers.
- Smooth user experience with attention to detail and generally reliable performance.
- Beginner-friendly and helps users build their first app.
- Aids workflow by pairing with websites and easily pushing builds.

### Cons

- Poor support for the latest Expo SDK versions (version compatibility issues, e.g., SDK 55+), with updates lagging or causing mismatches between devices.
- Connectivity and loading problems, including not connecting to the app, scanning failures, white screen on fresh installs, and prompts to reinstall Expo Go.
- Stability and performance concerns (occasional very poor performance and reliability frustrations).

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