# Alipay vs LockNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LockNote at 67% against Alipay's 19%. LockNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Alipay's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 13) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alipay sells 38 one-off in-app purchases and LockNote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alipay has 4.2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Alipay's written reviews are positive against 67% of LockNote's.

Alipay ships an update fortnightly, LockNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alipay | LockNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alipay-simplify-your-life/id333206289/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknote-encrypted-notepad/id1078636442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 491 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alipay (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333206292) | [Pingtan Maque Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078636441) |

## What reviewers say

### Alipay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alipay-simplify-your-life/id333206289)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app serves as a digital payment and services platform, primarily for users in China. It enables seamless online and in-person transactions with merchants both domestically and internationally. Foreign visitors can link their credit cards for use within China.

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

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (38)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2元数字卡牌 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 1元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | 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 |
| 4元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9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 |
| 12元的数字藏品 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15元支付宝全端皮肤 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15元的数字藏品 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 14元的数字藏品 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18元的数字藏品 | $2.99 | 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 |
| 20元数字卡牌 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 19元的数字藏品 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25元的数字藏品 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 36元的数字藏品 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50元的数字藏品 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 59元的数字藏品 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 80元的数字藏品 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 88元的数字藏品 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100元的数字藏品 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 120元的数字藏品 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 150元的数字藏品 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 168元的数字藏品 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 198元的数字藏品 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 400元的数字藏品 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 599元的数字藏品 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 1000元的数字藏品 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 1999元的数字藏品 | $299.99 | one-time |
| 2499元的数字藏品 | $349.99 | one-time |
| 2999元的数字藏品 | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### LockNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknote-encrypted-notepad/id1078636442)

Securely store notes, financial records, to-do lists, and card information with this encrypted application. It offers rich media support, offline access, and automatic synchronization across devices. Personalize your experience with custom skins and fonts.

**Highlights:** Encrypted note storage, Financial accounting records, Checklist management, Card package storage, Rich media support, Offline access and cloud backup, Automatic synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 全部记事可备份/恢复/删除次数今日无限制 | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP服务一个月 | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP服务七天 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 去除水印 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 记事可备份图片/视频/语音等多媒体文件(永久) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 关闭广告永久 | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP服务三个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP服务半年 | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP服务一年 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 锁事内所有功能免费 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alipay free?

Alipay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LockNote free?

LockNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alipay or LockNote?

LockNote is rated higher. Alipay averages 2.9 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while LockNote averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Alipay or LockNote have ads?

Neither Alipay nor LockNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alipay or LockNote?

Alipay ships an update fortnightly, and LockNote monthly. Most recently, Alipay was updated on October 14, 2026 and LockNote on September 29, 2026.

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