What is the difference between CodePush and Expo Updates?

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**CodePush** — third-party OTA. **Expo Updates** — Expo-native OTA.

**CodePush:**
- App Center based.
- Works with bare React Native.
- Advanced deployment strategies.
- Rollback support.

**Expo Updates:**
- Expo ecosystem.
- Works with Expo and bare workflow.
- Simpler setup.
- EAS Build integration.

**Feature comparison:**
- **Setup complexity:** CodePush higher, Expo simpler.
- **Deployment:** CodePush more flexible.
- **Rollback:** Both support.
- **Metrics:** CodePush more detailed.

**When to use:**
- **CodePush:** Bare workflow, advanced needs.
- **Expo Updates:** Expo workflow, simple needs.

**Cost:**
- CodePush: Free tier available.
- Expo Updates: Included with EAS.

React Native: What is the difference between CodePush and Expo Updates?