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Expo Simulators
Cloud iOS Simulators and Android Emulators from Expo that coding agents like Claude Code, Codex and Cursor can start, install a build on, drive and record, so they can verify their own mobile app changes.
PaidPaid Expo plans (Starter $19/mo and up); $0.10 per simulator minute, 60 min/month included until 2027Coding
Expo Simulators at a glance
| Category | Coding |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid Expo plans (Starter $19/mo and up); $0.10 per simulator minute, 60 min/month included until 2027 |
| Free tier | No |
| Pricing checked | 2026-11-13 |
| Official site | expo.dev/services/simulators |
Good for
What Expo Simulators is used for
- Let a coding agent install your build on a cloud iOS Simulator or Android Emulator, tap through it and send back screenshots and a recording as proof its change works.
- Run agent or CI checks on every pull request and attach the session recording, screenshots and logs.
- Reproduce a reported bug on a simulator, fix it, and show the before and after.
- Share a live session so teammates can try a build in the browser without a local setup.
Expo Simulators pricing and key facts
- Made by Expo. Launched November 12, 2026, on all paid Expo plans.
- $0.10 per simulator minute for iOS and Android, billed per second while a session runs. Starter ($19/mo), Production ($199/mo) and Enterprise include 60 minutes a month until 2027. On the Free plan it's listed as coming soon.
- Works with any coding agent that can run shell commands; Expo names Claude Code, Codex and Cursor. Agents control the device through agent-device, Argent or Appium, and Expo offers an eas-simulator skill.
- Start a session with the EAS CLI (eas simulator --platform ios) or the REST API. Sessions run in isolated environments; paid plans allow up to 115 minutes per session.
- Your app doesn't have to use Expo: React Native, Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, Unity and others work if the build runs on an iOS Simulator or Android Emulator.
From the official site, checked 2026-11-13: expo.dev/services/simulators, expo.dev/pricing, expo.dev/blog/introducing-expo-simulators-cloud-simulators-built-for-agents, docs.expo.dev/preview/eas-simulator/get-started.
Expo Simulators FAQ
How much do Expo Simulators cost?
$0.10 per simulator minute, billed per second, on paid Expo plans (Starter is $19/month). Starter, Production and Enterprise include 60 minutes a month until 2027.
Which coding agents can use Expo Simulators?
Any agent that can run shell commands. Expo names Claude Code, Codex and Cursor, and offers an eas-simulator skill to help agents set up, control the device and collect evidence.
Does my app need to be built with Expo?
No. React Native, Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, Unity and other apps work if the build runs on an iOS Simulator or Android Emulator and the project is linked to Expo services.
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