Why developers are leaving CodePush
Microsoft App Center — including CodePush — has reached end of life, leaving thousands of React Native teams looking for a replacement that still lets them ship JavaScript updates without an App Store or Play Store review. AeroPush is that replacement: the same “push a bundle, users get it on next launch” workflow, rebuilt for 2026 with the React Native New Architecture, differential patches, and self-hosting.
AeroPush vs CodePush vs App Center vs EAS Update
| Capability | AeroPush | CodePush | App Center | EAS Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still maintained (2026) | — | — | ||
| Self-hostable | — | — | — | |
| Differential (patch) updates | ~99% smaller | — | — | Partial |
| New Architecture support | Legacy | Legacy | ||
| Managed-grade dashboard | Basic | Basic | Basic | |
| Staged rollouts | ||||
| Automatic crash rollback | — | — | — | |
| Free tier | Generous | Retired | Retired | Limited |
What you get with AeroPush
- Instant updates. Push a JS bundle and installed apps pick it up on the next cold launch — no store review, no reinstall.
- 99% smaller patches. Devices download only the binary diff between versions, not the whole bundle, with an automatic full-bundle fallback.
- Fingerprint safety. A bundle is only delivered to a native binary it’s actually compatible with, so an OTA update can never crash an incompatible build.
- Self-hosted, managed feel. Run it on your own infrastructure while keeping a real dashboard: projects, staged rollouts, crash intelligence, one-click rollback, teams and billing.
Moving from CodePush is quick
The concepts map almost one-to-one — apps become projects, deployment keys become app keys, and codePush() becomes the AeroPush SDK. See the migrate from CodePush guide to switch in about 10 minutes, or read the installation docs.
FAQ
Is CodePush really discontinued?
Yes — Microsoft retired App Center and the hosted CodePush service, so new projects need an alternative. AeroPush is a drop-in style replacement built for React Native.
Is AeroPush free?
There’s a free Starter plan with no credit card required. See pricing.
Can I self-host it?
Yes. AeroPush is self-hostable, which is the main thing hosted CodePush and EAS Update can’t offer — your bundles and analytics stay on your infrastructure.