1. Important Notes
- Product: Expo.dev Account (Starter/Production upgrade for EAS).
- Account Type: Personal upgrade on the customer's own Email.
- Target Audience: Mobile Developers (React Native), Tech Startups.
- Service: Focuses on EAS Build (Cloud Build) and EAS Update.
IMPORTANT WARNING:
- Customers must absolutely not voluntarily Change Plan (Cancel/Downgrade) in the Billing section of Expo while the package provided by Empire Tech is still valid.
- Empire Tech is not responsible if the account is banned due to customers using Expo's build infrastructure for coin mining or building apps containing malware/violating Apple/Google policies.
- Please adhere to the resource limits (Concurrent builds) of the plan.
2. Product Details
Expo Starter (EAS) at Empire Tech is a "lifesaver" solution for React Native developers who do not own high-spec Macs or want to automate CI/CD processes. With EAS (Expo Application Services), building .ipa (for iOS) and .aab (for Android) files becomes simpler than ever thanks to powerful Cloud infrastructure.
Uses and Benefits:
- High-Speed Cloud Build: No Macbook needed to build iOS apps. Everything is processed on Expo's cloud with powerful server configurations.
- Priority Queue: No more waiting for hours like the Free plan. Paid plans ensure your builds are prioritized immediately.
- EAS Submit: Automatically push apps to Apple App Store and Google Play Store with a single command line, saving release time.
- EAS Update: Push hot-fixes and small feature updates to users instantly (Over-the-air) without waiting for Store review.
Order Process (Empire Tech):
- Step 1: Order the Expo Starter package on the Empire Tech website.
- Step 2: Provide your Expo Email/Username.
- Step 3: Empire Tech technicians proceed to pay and upgrade the Organization or individual account.
- Step 4: Check the EAS Dashboard and start running
eas build.
Processing Time:
- 15 – 30 minutes during working hours.
3. Subscription & Features
- Account Type: Expo EAS Priority/Starter.
- Duration: 1 Month (or selectable).
Feature Comparison between Free and Starter at Empire Tech:
| Feature | Free Plan | Starter/Pro Plan (Empire Tech) |
|---|
| Build Queue | Low (Long wait times at peak) | ✅ Priority Queue |
| Build Time Limit | Short limit | ✅ Longer (For complex apps) |
| Concurrent Builds | 1 slot | ✅ Multiple slots (Plan dependent) |
| Build Server Specs | Basic | ✅ Large Resource Class |
| EAS Update | Limited bandwidth | ✅ Higher bandwidth |
| Support | Community | ✅ Priority |
4. Warranty Policy
Warranty Period:
Full duration of the package (1 month), please check the information on the website and in the email sent when ordering.
Policy:
- Reactivate the package if Premium status is lost OR
- Refund based on unused time (E.g., 30-day package used for 10 days before error → 66% refund).
Disclaimers:
Customer voluntarily leaves the Organization (if upgraded as a team).
Customer violates Expo's policies (Building illegal apps).
Build errors due to customer's code (Empire Tech only warrants the account status, does not fix code bugs).
5. FAQ
- Can I build iOS apps using Windows? Yes. This is Expo EAS's strongest point. You code on Windows, push to EAS Build, and Expo uses Macs on the Cloud to build the installation file for you.
- How much faster is this compared to the Free plan? Significantly faster because you don't have to queue and are allocated servers with stronger CPU/RAM.
- What is EAS Update? It is a feature that helps you update JS code/Assets for user apps without requiring users to re-download the app from the Store.
- Is there a limit on monthly builds? The Starter plan usually comes with a certain amount of "Build Credits" or unlimited builds (but limits concurrent runs). Please check the package description carefully at the time of purchase.
- How long does Empire Tech take to upgrade? Very fast, just 15-30 minutes.
- Do I need to provide my GitHub password? No, only your Expo.dev account information.
- Does it automatically submit to the Store after building? If you configure EAS Submit, the system will automatically push to Store Review for you.
- Is this account private or shared? Empire Tech upgrades directly on your personal account, ensuring absolute source code security.
- Does it support Expo Go? Yes, but EAS Build is primarily for creating Development Builds (custom) or Production Builds.
- What if my app is too heavy? The paid plan supports "Large Resource Class", helping to build heavy apps that often get "Out of Memory" errors on the Free plan.
