Comparison

EXIMPay+ vs Octopus for Tourists

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

EXIMPay+4 screens
Octopus for Tourists4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EXIMPay+ versus Octopus for Tourists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXIMPay+Octopus for Tourists
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (237 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—237 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKR Partners Co., Ltd.Octopus Cards

Customer experience

EXIMPay+

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative95.2%

Octopus for Tourists

All ratings229 ratings
Positive27.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative68.6%
Written reviews297 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative68.7%

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

None

EXIMPay+

No in-app purchases

None

Octopus for Tourists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXIMPay+ free?
EXIMPay+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Octopus for Tourists free?
Octopus for Tourists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EXIMPay+ or Octopus for Tourists have ads?
Neither EXIMPay+ nor Octopus for Tourists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXIMPay+ or Octopus for Tourists?
EXIMPay+ ships an update fortnightly, and Octopus for Tourists every 2 months. Most recently, EXIMPay+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Octopus for Tourists on November 7, 2026.

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