Do I need to eject from Expo?

No! BundleNudge works perfectly with Expo (bare workflow, dev clients, and CNG). You don't need to handle complex native linking manually.

How does this compare to CodePush?

CodePush is deprecated and will be shut down in March 2025. BundleNudge is a modern replacement with faster updates, better dashboarding, and predictable flat-rate pricing.

What happens if I push a broken update?

Our SDK monitors crash rates after updates. If crashes spike, we automatically roll back users to the previous stable version in under 60 seconds—no manual intervention required.

Does this violate App Store guidelines?

No. Apple explicitly allows over-the-air updates for interpreted code (JavaScript) as long as you don't significantly change the primary purpose of the app. This is outlined in App Store Review Guideline 3.3.2.

How is pricing calculated?

Simple: MAU (monthly active users that receive updates). No bandwidth charges, no per-seat pricing. $19.99/mo for up to 50K MAU on Pro. Free tier available for up to 5K MAU.

How long does migration take?

Most teams migrate in under 25 minutes. Our SDK is a drop-in replacement for CodePush, and we provide a step-by-step migration guide with code examples for common patterns.

Yes. All bundles are encrypted at rest and in transit using TLS. Every bundle is cryptographically signed with SHA-256, and the SDK verifies integrity before applying updates. We never have access to your source code.

BundleNudge

2025 Comparison Guide

React Native OTA Solutions

Name: BundleNudge
Author: BundleNudge

A comprehensive comparison of all over-the-air update solutions for React Native. Find the right fit for your team.

All Options Compared

BundleNudge

Modern OTA infrastructure with auto-rollback and predictable pricing

Recommended

$0-99/mo

Pros

Works with bare React Native
Predictable flat-rate pricing
Auto-rollback on crashes
Self-hosting option
No vendor lock-in

Cons

Founded 2024

Best for: Teams wanting flexibility and predictable costs

Expo EAS Update

Integrated OTA updates for Expo-managed apps

$99+/mo

Pros

Deep Expo integration
Strong ecosystem
Good documentation

Cons

Requires Expo
MAU + bandwidth pricing can spike
No self-hosting
Vendor lock-in

Best for: Teams fully committed to Expo ecosystem

CodePush

Microsoft's OTA solution (deprecated)

Deprecated

Free

Pros

Free while it lasted
Well-documented

Cons

End of life March 2025
No new features
Migration required
No support

Best for: Not recommended - EOL March 2025

Self-built Solution

Build your own OTA infrastructure

Engineering time

Pros

Full control
No vendor fees

Cons

Significant engineering effort
Maintenance burden
No auto-rollback
Security responsibility
Scalability challenges

Best for: Large teams with specific compliance needs

Feature Matrix

Feature	BundleNudge	Expo EAS	CodePush	Self-built
Works without Expo
Auto-rollback
Staged rollouts
Code signing
Self-hosting option
Predictable pricing
Active development
Enterprise support

CodePush End of Life: March 2025

Microsoft has announced CodePush will be discontinued. If you're currently using CodePush, you need to migrate before the shutdown date to avoid service disruption.

Our Recommendation

For most teams, BundleNudge offers the best balance of features, flexibility, and predictable pricing. No Expo lock-in, auto-rollback included, and you can self-host if needed.

All Options Compared

BundleNudge

Modern OTA infrastructure with auto-rollback and predictable pricing

Recommended

$0-99/mo

Pros

Works with bare React Native
Predictable flat-rate pricing
Auto-rollback on crashes
Self-hosting option
No vendor lock-in

Cons

Founded 2024

Best for: Teams wanting flexibility and predictable costs

Expo EAS Update

Integrated OTA updates for Expo-managed apps

$99+/mo

Pros

Deep Expo integration
Strong ecosystem
Good documentation

Cons

Requires Expo
MAU + bandwidth pricing can spike
No self-hosting
Vendor lock-in

Best for: Teams fully committed to Expo ecosystem

CodePush

Microsoft's OTA solution (deprecated)

Deprecated

Free

Pros

Free while it lasted
Well-documented

Cons

End of life March 2025
No new features
Migration required
No support

Best for: Not recommended - EOL March 2025

Self-built Solution

Build your own OTA infrastructure

Engineering time

Pros

Full control
No vendor fees

Cons

Significant engineering effort
Maintenance burden
No auto-rollback
Security responsibility
Scalability challenges

Best for: Large teams with specific compliance needs

Feature

BundleNudge

Expo EAS

CodePush

Self-built

Works without Expo

Auto-rollback

Staged rollouts

Code signing

Self-hosting option

Predictable pricing

Active development

Enterprise support