SwiftPatch vs Expo Updates
Choosing between SwiftPatch and Expo Updates? Here's what you need to know.
Feature Comparison
Core Features
| Feature | SwiftPatch | Expo 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
| Feature | SwiftPatch | Expo Updates (EAS) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Hosting | Winner | |
| Bundle Signing | ||
| Staged Rollouts | 1% → 100%Winner | Channels |
| SSO/SAML | Enterprise only |
Pricing & Limits
| Feature | SwiftPatch | Expo 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
- 5,000 deploys/mo
- 2 apps
- Community support
- 25,000 deploys/mo
- 5 apps
- Email support
- 200,000 deploys/mo
- 15 apps
- Priority support
- Unlimited deploys
- Self-hosting
- SSO/SAML
- Dedicated support
EXExpo Updates (EAS)
- 1,000 updates/mo
- Limited builds
- 25,000 updates/mo
- Priority builds
- More updates
- Priority support
Migration Guide
Install SwiftPatch
Add SwiftPatch to your project
npm install swiftpatchRun Migration
Migrate from Expo Updates configuration
npx swiftpatch migrate --from expoConfigure
Set up SwiftPatch in your app
import { SwiftPatch } from 'swiftpatch';
SwiftPatch.init({
deploymentKey: 'YOUR_KEY',
});Deploy
Push your first update
swiftpatch release --platform allChoose 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
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.