iOS apps
Expo
Best for: React Native developers without a Mac.
- From
- Free
- Free plan or trial
- Yes
- Checked
- Oct 18, 2026
Overview
- Compared on: iOS apps
What's good
- Expo SDK and CLI are free and open source
- EAS Build makes iOS builds in the cloud, so no Mac is needed
- EAS Submit to the App Store is on every plan, including Free
Watch out for
- Free builds use a low-priority queue, with 90+ minute waits at peak times
- Beyond the included credit, iOS builds cost $2 to $4 each
Where we compare it
- best iOS app buildersFree plan (15 iOS builds a month); EAS Starter $19/month plus usage
Expo pricing
- Free plan (15 iOS builds a month); EAS Starter $19/month plus usagefrom best iOS app builders, checked Oct 18, 2026
Prices in US dollars from Expo's own site, checked Oct 18, 2026: expo.dev/pricing, docs.expo.dev/submit/ios
Free plan
EAS Free: 15 iOS and 15 Android builds a month, store submission included
Expo alternatives
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ThunkableFAQ
How much does Expo cost?
Free plan (15 iOS builds a month); EAS Starter $19/month plus usage (checked Oct 18, 2026 on Expo's own site).
Does Expo have a free plan?
EAS Free: 15 iOS and 15 Android builds a month, store submission included.
What are the best alternatives to Expo?
Other iOS apps options we've checked: Codemagic (Free), Xcode (Free), Draftbit ($12/mo), Replit ($18/mo).
This page is built from the prices and facts we checked on each tool's own site. We haven't tested Expo hands-on.How we work