Reviewers see Expo as a practical way to ship React Native apps faster, especially across iOS and Android from one codebase. Users repeatedly praise the easier setup, smoother debugging, and strong tooling, with several noting they could avoid Xcode and Android Studio during development. Makers of , , and highlight the managed workflow, EAS Build, and over-the-air updates for cutting build and release friction. The few caveats mention npm compatibility issues and that React Native CLI can still be better in some cases.