The short version
Expo EAS Update is a good fit if you already live inside the Expo/EAS ecosystem. AeroPush is the better choice when you want OTA updates without adopting EAS, need to self-host, or want the smallest possible downloads via differential patches. It works with bare React Native and Expo apps alike.
Feature comparison
| Capability | AeroPush | EAS Update |
|---|---|---|
| Works with bare React Native | Limited | |
| Self-hostable | — | |
| No build-service lock-in | — | |
| Differential (patch) updates | ~99% smaller | Partial |
| Managed-grade dashboard | Basic | |
| Automatic crash rollback | — | |
| Staged rollouts | ||
| New Architecture support | ||
| Free tier | Generous | Limited |
Where AeroPush pulls ahead
- No ecosystem lock-in. Point the SDK at AeroPush and ship — you don’t have to migrate your builds to EAS.
- Self-hosting. Keep your bundles and update analytics on your own infrastructure.
- Smaller updates. Differential patches send only the diff between versions, with a full-bundle fallback.
See how AeroPush also replaces CodePush, or start free.