Expo + Expo Location

This gives you the device position through expo-location: src/lib/location.ts implements the shim, so location.getCurrentPosition() asks for foreground permission when it is still undetermined, returns a recent cached fix when there is one (up to 10 minutes old) and otherwise waits for a balanced-accuracy fix. location.reverseGeocode(coords) names the place ("Almaty") on iOS and Android. Every call resolves - null on denial, no fix or web geocoding - so screens never need a try. The weather demo's "My location" card uses it.

When to pick Expo Location

Pick Expo Location when a screen is better with the user's position: local weather, a nearby list, a pre-filled address. It works in Expo Go, asks for foreground ("while using the app") permission only, and ships a purpose string you rewrite for your app.

At a glance

Runs in Expo Go

Yes

Files added

2

npm packages

1

Keys to paste

None

Included in

Starter and Pro

Tests included

1

Set it up

bun run setup --location expo-location

Setup copies the module in, installs SDK-matched versions and removes the options you did not pick. Then bun run doctor lists every key still missing, with a link to where you get it. The step-by-step guide is in the Expo Location docs.

Questions

Get it

Expo Location ships in Starter and Pro: one payment, lifetime updates. See pricing or browse every module.