# Alipay - Simplify Your Life

> Digital payment and services platform for users in China and visitors. (iPhone/iPad app by Alipay (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alipay-simplify-your-life/id333206289 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alipay (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333206292)
- Category: Lifestyle, Finance
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 4,183 App Store ratings · 711 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 481 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR China)
- Released: 2009-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alipay-simplify-your-life/id333206289/reviews.md

## What is Alipay?

Alipay is a leading open platform for payments and digital services in China.

Users with a Chinese ID and bank account can use Alipay to make payments online and in person at various merchants outside of China as they travel for leisure, business, or study. 

Foreign visitors to China can connect their credit card to take advantage of Alipay’s widespread acceptance by tens of millions of merchants across the country. Alipay is not designed or intended for use by foreign users in their home country or anywhere outside of China.

## Key features

- Online payments
- In-person payments
- International merchant acceptance
- Credit card linking for visitors
- Digital services platform

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 16元的数字藏品 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15元主题皮肤套装 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25元的数字藏品 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 18元的数字藏品 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12元的数字藏品 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2元数字卡牌 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 15元支付宝全端皮肤 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6.8元主题皮肤套装 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 24元主题皮肤套装 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20元的数字藏品 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 36元的数字藏品 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20元数字卡牌 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15元的数字藏品 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #58 in Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Alipay?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient payment method
- 🚀 Widely accepted in China
- 🚀 Integrates various services
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 👎 Difficult for non-Chinese users
- 🤯 Confusing and complicated interface
- 💸 Excessive fees and charges

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Account freezing and verification issues
- Scan feature not working
- Crashes and performance problems
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Support for international bank cards and accounts
- Improved English localization
- Streamlined verification process
- Dark mode option
- Better customer support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 711)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alipay-simplify-your-life/id333206289/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Actually dumbest app ever

*2026-08-07, version 12.12.12*

This is the worst app ever designed, glitchy, I can’t even verify and create a metro card in Xi an. China you have 1.4 billion people and can’t make a decent app that you enforce everywhere.

### 1/5 — 0 stars

*2026-08-01, version 12.12.10*

They will restrict your account every 5 seconds great security 👍

### 1/5 — This is probably the worst app I have ever used

*2026-07-30, version 12.12.10*

This App is not user friendly and I have yet to be able to use it

### 1/5 — Worst app I have ever used

*2026-07-29*

Does not work as it should, does not let me use the bike service because of previous unpaid fare when I attempt to pay it it ask me to verify my identity when I try to do that it doesn’t work either. The translation feature seems to translate everything except what you are clicking. Terrible app only used because you have no choice but to use it

### 1/5 — 图标icon去掉ai

*2026-07-29, version 12.12.10*

禁止在app图标上整活🙏

### 1/5 — 谁要你ai了

*2026-07-27, version 12.12.10*

一个钱包屁事那么多

### 1/5 — Worst app ever for a tourist

*2026-07-26, version 12.12.8*

Too easy to be flagged and denied when trying to use this app whilst in China. Then no way to order food.

### 2/5 — 一堆没有用的功能

*2026-07-23, version 12.12.8*

容量特别大 功能大多没用

### 1/5 — 这ai除了多占内存到底有什么用

*2026-07-22, version 12.12.8*

赶紧去掉那些没用 乱七八糟的狗皮膏药

### 1/5 — 垃圾功能廣告太多

*2026-07-22, version 12.12.8*

垃圾軟件插件太多

## Frequently asked questions about Alipay

### What is Alipay?

Alipay is a leading open platform for payments and digital services in China. It allows users to make payments online and in person at various merchants. It also provides access to a range of digital services.

### Who can use Alipay?

Users with a Chinese ID and bank account can use Alipay for transactions both inside and outside of China. Foreign visitors to China can connect their credit cards to use the platform within the country.

### Can I use Alipay outside of China?

Alipay is designed for use by individuals with a Chinese ID and bank account to make payments at merchants outside of China when they travel. However, it is not intended for foreign users to use in their home countries or anywhere outside of China.

### How can foreign visitors use Alipay in China?

Foreign visitors to China can connect their credit cards to the Alipay app. This allows them to take advantage of Alipay’s widespread acceptance by millions of merchants across the country for various transactions.

### Is Alipay free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for its core payment functionalities. While the description doesn't detail specific transaction fees, it does indicate the presence of in-app purchases, suggesting some services or features may involve costs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.12.16 — 2026-08-10

The brand new version of Alipay is available, update now!
Multiple details have been optimized for smoother operation.

### 12.12.12 — 2026-08-03

The brand new version of Alipay is available, update now!
Multiple details have been optimized for smoother operation.

### 12.12.10 — 2026-07-27

The brand new version of Alipay is available, update now!
Multiple details have been optimized for smoother operation.

### 12.12.8 — 2026-07-20

The brand new version of Alipay is available, update now!
Multiple details have been optimized for smoother operation.

### 12.12.6 — 2026-07-13

The brand new version of Alipay is available, update now!
Multiple details have been optimized for smoother operation.

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