EXIMPay+ vs Octopus for Tourists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EXIMPay+
This app offers secure online and offline verification, electronic wallet payments, and tax refund services. It streamlines processes for duty-free shopping and airline services, acting as a mobile passport and KYC solution for international visitors.
- User verification (online/offline)
- Electronic wallet payments
- Mobile passport QR code
- KYC data submission
- Tax refund application
- Duty-free and airline services
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[EXIMPay+] EXIMPay+ is a mobile-based service for user authentication, payment (electronic wallet), and tax refunds. Users can verify themselves online or offline using their personal data. • EXIMPay+ provides verification, authentication, and payment services for users in online duty-free stores and airlines. • EXIMPay+ supports tax refunds for products purchased from Eximbay-affiliated merchants. • EXIMPay+ ensures a seamless user experience in online duty-free shops and for airline services. [EXIMPay+ Main Services] 1. Verification Service Verify your identity online using your personal information. 2. Card Wallet Payment Register your payment card and make secure payments. 3. Mobile Passport Generate a passport QR code for offline verification. 4. KYC Submit your KYC data to merchants requesting it to fulfill KYC requirements. 5. Tax Refund Apply for a tax refund immediately through the mobile app without using a kiosk. [Service Targets] • Global users who want to verify themselves online/offline. • All international visitors to Korea. [Main Service Process] 1. Verification Service Scan a QR code, provide the requested data to merchants, then tap “Confirm.” 2. Card Wallet Payment Register a credit card, select your payment method, and complete the payment. 3. Passport QR Generate a passport QR code and present it to merchants. 4. KYC Scan your passport, verify it via ePassport NFC, and undergo face liveness matching. 5. Tax Refund Scan the tax-refund receipt, register the card to receive refunds, and apply for export clearance and refunds. (Export clearance can only be done at the airport.) [Contact Us] [app@eximbay.com](mailto:app@eximbay.com) *** EXIMPay+ is a free, comprehensive service for foreign users provided by Eximbay Co., Ltd. However, when using 3G / LTE / 5G / roaming, additional data charges may apply depending on your mobile plan. *** Eximbay does not store any user-provided information. All data is stored on the user’s mobile device and is transmitted in encrypted form to relevant merchants and payment companies only when necessary and only with the user’s consent.
Octopus for Tourists
This app allows tourists to easily add and manage a digital transit and payment card on their iPhone or Apple Watch for use in Hong Kong. It enables seamless travel and shopping by simply tapping your device, with convenient top-up options and balance checking.
- Add Octopus card to iPhone/Apple Watch
- Top up with credit/debit cards
- Check balance and spending
- Refund deposit and remaining value
- Tap to pay at readers
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Octopus on iPhone or Apple Watch simplifies the way you ride transport and shop in Hong Kong. Breeze through turnstiles or pay at retail outlets just by tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch on Octopus readers. No need to open an app or wake your device. Check your balance and skip queues by topping up using your favourite credit / debit card. It is easy to get an Octopus before or after you arrive in Hong Kong. If you have an iPhone X or later, or Apple Watch Series 3 or later, simply download the Octopus App for Tourists to add a new Octopus. It is a breeze to check your balance and top up using your favourite credit card / debit card. If you already have a physical Octopus card, you can transfer it to your iPhone or Apple Watch easily. With Octopus App for Tourists, you can: - Add an Octopus Card to your iPhone or Apple Watch with just a few steps - Top up anytime, anywhere, with your favourite non-Hong Kong issued Mastercard, UnionPay or Visa credit or debit cards - Check the balance and spending records of your Octopus - Apply for a refund of the deposit and remaining value on your Octopus before departing Hong Kong For more details, please visit www.octopus.com.hk Licence Number: SVF0001
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Octopus for Tourists at 29% against EXIMPay+'s 0%. EXIMPay+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EXIMPay+ ships an update fortnightly, Octopus for Tourists every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EXIMPay+ | Octopus for Tourists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.2 (237 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 237 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KR Partners Co., Ltd. | Octopus Cards |
Customer experience
EXIMPay+
Octopus for Tourists
Bugs and requests
EXIMPay+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Octopus for Tourists
Reported bugs
3 issues- Transactions failing after initial use
- Card not showing up in Apple Wallet after purchase
- Inability to transfer existing physical card to app
Requested features
3 requests- Allow payment in local Hong Kong dollars
- Improve top-up reliability and stability
- Provide better customer support channels
In-app purchases
EXIMPay+
No in-app purchases
Octopus for Tourists
No in-app purchases









