expo-background-fetch

Provides a universal API for performing background fetch tasks in Expo and React Native apps, allowing periodic data fetching even when the app is in the background. Current stable version is 55.0.15, updated alongside the Expo SDK release cycle (roughly quarterly). Key differentiators: built on top of iOS BGTaskScheduler and Android WorkManager for reliable execution, integrated with Expo's manifest and permissions system. Unlike bare React Native plugins, handles Expo managed workflow and development builds seamlessly. Supports minimum interval configuration and status callbacks.