Cresc OTA

    Cresc - Professional Over-the-Air Update Solution

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    Now fully supports HarmonyOS and the React Native New Architecture!

    Cresc (npm package: react-native-update npm version) is a professional Over-the-Air (OTA) update service for React Native targeting global developers, exclusively developed and maintained by the React Native Chinese Site team. We are committed to providing the fastest, most stable, and most economical hot update experience for React Native developers worldwide.

    🚀 Why Choose Cresc?

    Ultimate Update Experience

    • 🎯 Ultra-small update packages: Incremental updates based on bsdiff/hdiff limits size to tens to hundreds of KB, saving 99%+ bandwidth compared to full-size updates.
    • ⚡️ Lightning Fast Distribution: High-speed AliCloud CDN locally and intelligent Cloudflare routing globally ensure best-in-class coverage and a 99.9%+ update success rate.
    • 🛡️ Secure and Reliable: Built-in crash rollback mechanism automatically reverts failing patches, guaranteeing stability.
    • 🌐 Full Platform Support: Flawless support for iOS and Android, plus exclusive first-party support for HarmonyOS.
    • 🔍 Deep React Native Integration:
      • ✅ Expo - Seamless integration
      • ✅ New Architecture - Immediate support
      • ✅ Hermes - Full bytecode translation
    • 📖 Open Source Ecosystem: The client SDK, CLI tools, and admin UI are fully open source. Transparent and auditable logic means you can host your own servers without vendor lock-in.
    • 🔒 Data Security: Intercept and handle data analytics yourself. You retain full control.
    • 💬 Professional Support: Dedicated technical support to troubleshoot issues and keep your app stable.
    • 🏆 Proven Track Record: Running reliably since 2016, powering numerous well-known apps and enterprises.

    💰 Unbeatable Value

    Compared to other alternatives, Cresc is more powerful yet highly affordable:

    FeatureCrescExpo Updates
    Starting Price¥66/mo (or Free plan)~$30/mo
    Bandwidth LimitsBuilt-in, no extra feesExtra costs apply over limits
    Package SizeKB scale (Incremental)MB scale (Full bundle)
    Speed in China⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lightning Fast⭐⭐ Slower
    HarmonyOS✅ Supported❌ Not Supported
    Warning

    Note: Microsoft App Center (Code Push) officially shut down on March 31, 2025. If you are using Code Push, now is the best time to migrate to Cresc!

    With Cresc, your team gains:

    • ✅ 90%+ reduction in CDN bandwidth costs
    • ✅ 10x faster iteration speeds (bypass app store review times)
    • ✅ Minute-level emergency bug fixes
    • ✅ 99%+ user update adoption rates
    • ✅ Flexibility in development cycles

    Simple to Use

    // Integrate in 3 lines of code
import { UpdateProvider, Cresc } from "react-native-update";

const crescClient = new Cresc({ appKey });

<UpdateProvider client={crescClient}>
  <App />
</UpdateProvider>

    Built-in policies available out of the box:

    • 🔕 Silent Updates - Background downloads, completely transparent to users
    • 💬 Prompted Updates - Friendly system alerts for available patches
    • ⚙️ Custom Strategies - Fully API-driven flow control

    🚦 Get Started

    Only 3 steps to unlock instant OTA capabilities for your React Native app:

    1. Installation & Config - Basic setup takes only 5 mins
    2. Code Integration - A few lines of wrapper code
    3. Publish Updates - One CLI command to push new versions
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    Not sure if this fits your project? Check our FAQ or visit our issues page. You can also join our QQ Group 729013783 or email us at [email protected].

    Start using Cresc today, and bring a professional OTA update workflow to your React Native app!