Expo Go

Exp · Expo Go is a developer tool app that lets you run and test React Native projects.

React Native Libraries & Demo Expo Project
Bundle ID host.exp.exponent
Version analyzed 54.0.8
Build framework React Native
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 13
Analyzed 2026-06-29
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

13 SDKs found across 10 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 15 sensitive

55 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Read calendar sensitive

Read the user's calendar data.

Modify calendar sensitive

Add, modify, or remove calendar events.

Modify contacts sensitive

Add, modify, or remove contacts.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Media location metadata sensitive

Read location metadata embedded in shared media files.

Selected photos and videos sensitive

Access only photos and videos the user explicitly selected.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

Modify system settings standard

Modify system settings. Granted from system settings.

host.exp.exponent.permission.C2D MESSAGE standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

READ INTERNAL STORAGE standard
Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

High sampling rate sensors standard

Read sensor data at a sampling rate greater than 200 Hz.

Schedule exact alarms standard

Schedule alarms that fire at an exact time. Granted from system settings; denied by default on Android 13+.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

Foreground service: location standard

Required for foreground services of type location.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

DETECT SCREEN CAPTURE standard
Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
host.exp.exponent.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ standard
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE standard
com.htc.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE SHORTCUT standard
com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST BADGE standard
com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER INSERT BADGE standard
com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE COUNT standard
com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE BADGE standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE BADGE standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
READ APP BADGE standard
com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE COUNT READ standard
me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE COUNT WRITE standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Expo Go.

What is Expo Go built with?

Expo Go by Expo Project is built with React Native. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Expo Go use?

FlyTrap detected 13 third-party SDKs inside Expo Go, including Expo SDK, Firebase Analytics and Firebase Cloud Messaging. They span areas such as Framework, Analytics, Push Notifications and Crash Reporting. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Expo Go request?

Expo Go requests 55 permissions. 15 of these are sensitive, such as Read phone state, Read contacts and Read calendar. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Expo Go safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Expo Go requests 55 permissions (15 sensitive) and bundles 13 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Expo Go available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.