React Native Stallion is the modern CodePush alternative and App Center replacement for React Native apps. Ship app updates instantly with up to 98% smaller patches (depending on changes)—no app store resubmission required for JavaScript updates. The best Expo Updates alternative with advanced OTA controls, patch-based updates, and advanced security features.
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React Native Stallion is the best CodePush alternative for teams that need modern OTA update capabilities:
- Up to 98% Smaller Patch Updates (Depending on Changes) – Binary-safe differential updates, not full bundles
- Automatic Rollback & Crash Recovery – Instant rollback on crashes or failures
- Advanced Security Features – Cryptographic bundle signing with customer keys
- No App Store Resubmission for JavaScript Updates – Ship JavaScript updates instantly
- CodePush Compatible – Easy migration from CodePush or App Center
- Advanced Analytics – Release-wise adoption and failure tracking
- On-Premise Option – Self-hosted deployment with a security-focused architecture
- Free Tier Available – Perfect for indie devs and small teams
npm install react-native-stallion@latestimport { useStallionUpdate, restart } from 'react-native-stallion'
const UpdateModal = () => {
const { isRestartRequired, newReleaseBundle } = useStallionUpdate()
if (!isRestartRequired) return null
return (
<Modal visible>
<Text>{newReleaseBundle?.releaseNote || 'Update ready!'}</Text>
<Button onPress={restart} title="Restart App" />
</Modal>
)
}React Native Stallion uses binary-safe differential updates instead of full bundles. Ship only what changed—tiny patches that are cryptographically verified and applied atomically.
- Differential/Patch Updates – Binary-safe diffs, up to 98% smaller than full bundles (depending on changes)
- Bandwidth Efficiency – Minimal data transfer for faster installs
- Instant Updates – Users never notice the update process
Protect your users with automatic rollback capabilities:
- Automatic Rollback – Instant rollback on crashes or failures
- Crash Loop Prevention – Prevents bad updates from breaking your app
- Manual Rollback – Device-level revert for installed updates
- Rollback Analytics – Track rollback rates and reasons
Advanced security features for production apps:
- Bundle Signing – Cryptographic verification with customer-managed keys
- Integrity Verification – SHA-256 checksums for tamper-proof updates
- On-Premise Hosting – Deploy behind your firewall with full control
- Privacy-Focused Architecture – Supports regional data residency
Granular control over update deployment:
- Mandatory & Optional Updates – CodePush-style update flows
- Phased Rollout – Gradual deployment with percentage controls
- Custom Update UI – Build custom modals, banners, or prompts
- Update Strategy Control – Granular install strategies
- Background Updates – Automatic checks when app moves to foreground
npm install react-native-stallion@latest
# or
yarn add react-native-stallion@latestFor complete setup instructions, native integration steps, and environment configurations, visit:
import { withStallion } from 'react-native-stallion'
export default withStallion(RootComponent);- Full Documentation – Complete API reference and guides
- SDK Installation – Step-by-step setup
- Bundle Signing – Security best practices
- Custom Update UI – Build custom flows
- CI/CD Integration – Automate deployments
- CodePush Migration – Migrate from CodePush
- App Center Migration – Replace App Center
- Expo Updates Migration – Switch from Expo Updates
React Native Stallion is the best CodePush alternative for teams migrating from deprecated CodePush or App Center:
- ✅ CodePush-compatible API
- ✅ Patch updates (CodePush doesn't support)
- ✅ Active development and support
- ✅ Modern features and security
The best Expo Updates alternative with more features:
- ✅ Patch updates (up to 98% smaller, depending on changes)
- ✅ Advanced OTA controls
- ✅ More affordable pricing
- ✅ Works with Expo SDK 52+ and bare React Native
Enterprise-ready OTA update solution:
- ✅ On-premise hosting
- ✅ Bundle signing with customer keys
- ✅ Privacy-focused architecture
- ✅ Supports regional data residency
- Cryptographic Bundle Signing – Customer-managed keys for tamper-proof updates
- SHA-256 Integrity Verification – Automatic checksum validation
- Automatic Crash Detection – Instant rollback on crashes
- On-Premise Deployment – Full infrastructure control
- Audit Logging – Complete audit trails
Take full control with self-hosted deployment:
- Security-Focused Architecture – Behind your firewall
- Complete Infrastructure Control – Your data centers
- Privacy-Focused Architecture – Supports regional data residency
- Seamless CI/CD – REST APIs and webhooks
- Zero Vendor Lock-in – Full access to logs and metrics
Contact sales for on-premise hosting
We welcome contributions! Please see the CONTRIBUTING.md file to get started.
- Open Issues – Report bugs or request features
- Documentation – Complete guides and API reference
- Contact Support – Get help from our team
- Website: https://stalliontech.io
- Documentation: https://learn.stalliontech.io
- Console: https://console.stalliontech.io
- NPM Package: https://www.npmjs.com/package/react-native-stallion
React Native Stallion – The fastest, safest way to manage React Native OTA updates. The best CodePush alternative and Expo Updates replacement with patch-based updates, advanced security features, and up to 98% smaller deployments (depending on changes).