React Native: What is the difference between React Native and Expo Go?

React Native — bare workflow, full control. Expo Go — managed, limited.

React Native (bare):

• Full access to native code.
• Custom native modules.
• Manual configuration.
• More setup time.

Expo Go:

• Managed workflow.
• Pre-built modules.
• Quick setup.
• Limited native access.

When to use Expo Go:

• Rapid prototyping.
• Learning React Native.
• Simple apps.

When to use bare React Native:

• Custom native code.
• Production apps.
• Advanced features.

Expo Go limitations:

• No custom native modules.
• Limited SDK version.
• No background tasks.
• No custom splash screen.