Using EAS Update allows your React Native app to receive code and asset updates instantly without waiting for app store approval. This keeps your app fresh and responsive. However, downloading updates in the background can use network data and CPU, so it is important to manage update size and frequency to avoid slowing down the app or draining battery.
To keep your app running smoothly at 60fps, limit the size of each update by only changing necessary files. Use differential updates to send only changed code. Schedule updates to download when the device is idle or on Wi-Fi to reduce impact. Also, test updates thoroughly to avoid runtime errors that can cause crashes or freezes.
EAS Update does not increase your initial app bundle size because updates are delivered after install. This means your app starts quickly from the store. However, large or frequent updates can increase storage use over time. Clean up unused assets and code in updates to keep storage use minimal and startup fast.
Both iOS and Android support EAS Update for React Native apps, but iOS requires strict code signing and app store rules. Apple allows over-the-air updates only for JavaScript and assets, not native code changes. Android is more flexible but still requires signed APKs or AABs for native code. EAS Update handles these rules by updating only JS and assets, ensuring compliance on both platforms.
Your app takes 5 seconds to load this screen after an update. What's likely wrong?
To fix, reduce update size, apply updates asynchronously, and test on slow networks.