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SwiftPatch vs Expo Updates

Choosing between SwiftPatch and Expo Updates? Here's what you need to know.

Feature Comparison

Core Features

FeatureSwiftPatchExpo Updates (EAS)
Works with Bare RN
Full supportWinner
Limited
Differential Patching
98% smallerWinner
Full bundle
Automatic Rollback
Winner
Crash Detection
AutomaticWinner
Manual
Expo Ecosystem
Compatible
NativeWinner

Enterprise

FeatureSwiftPatchExpo Updates (EAS)
Self-Hosting
Winner
Bundle Signing
Staged Rollouts
1% → 100%Winner
Channels
SSO/SAML
Enterprise only

Pricing & Limits

FeatureSwiftPatchExpo Updates (EAS)
Free Tier
5,000 deploys/moWinner
1,000 updates/mo
Pro Price
$79/moWinner
$99/mo
Pro Updates
200,000/moWinner
25,000/mo

Pricing Comparison

SPSwiftPatch

FreeFree
  • 5,000 deploys/mo
  • 2 apps
  • Community support
Indie$19/mo
  • 25,000 deploys/mo
  • 5 apps
  • Email support
Team$79/mo
  • 200,000 deploys/mo
  • 15 apps
  • Priority support
EnterpriseCustom
  • Unlimited deploys
  • Self-hosting
  • SSO/SAML
  • Dedicated support

EXExpo Updates (EAS)

FreeFree
  • 1,000 updates/mo
  • Limited builds
Production$99/mo
  • 25,000 updates/mo
  • Priority builds
EnterpriseCustom
  • More updates
  • Priority support

Migration Guide

1

Install SwiftPatch

Add SwiftPatch to your project

npm install swiftpatch
2

Run Migration

Migrate from Expo Updates configuration

npx swiftpatch migrate --from expo
3

Configure

Set up SwiftPatch in your app

import { SwiftPatch } from 'swiftpatch';

SwiftPatch.init({
  deploymentKey: 'YOUR_KEY',
});
4

Deploy

Push your first update

swiftpatch release --platform all

Choose based on your project type

SwiftPatch offers better value and more features for most teams. However, if you're deeply integrated into the Expo ecosystem and using EAS Build, Expo Updates may be simpler to set up.

  • SwiftPatch: Better for bare React Native projects
  • SwiftPatch: 98% smaller patches vs full bundle uploads
  • SwiftPatch: Lower pricing with more deploys included
  • SwiftPatch: Self-hosting option for enterprise
  • Expo: Better if you're all-in on Expo ecosystem
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use SwiftPatch with Expo?

Yes! SwiftPatch works with both bare React Native and Expo projects. You can use SwiftPatch alongside Expo's build tools.

Why are SwiftPatch patches smaller?

SwiftPatch uses binary-level differential patching, sending only the bytes that changed between versions. Expo Updates sends the entire bundle on every update.

Which has better rollback support?

SwiftPatch has automatic crash detection and rollback in under 3 seconds. Expo Updates requires manual intervention for rollbacks.

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