Comparison

Alipay vs Baseus

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

Head to head
About

Alipay

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

Baseus

Manage all your electronic devices from a single platform. Easily connect your devices for a smarter, more convenient life. Discover and purchase premium quality products directly through the integrated e-commerce store.

Highlights
  • Device management
  • Easy setup
  • Device sharing
  • E-commerce platform
  • Premium product selection
Features
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Baseus App is a platform for managing all your Baseus electronic devices. You can link your Baseus devices to your phone through simple set-ups, making your life more convenient and enjoying the fun of human-computer interaction. Also, it is the self-operated Baseus e-commerce platform, where you purchase top quality Baseus products. | Convenient Set-up, Easy to Use The set-up is very clear and straightforward even for first-time users. Connect your devices to the app and start enjoying a smart and convenient life with all the functionalities. | Device Sharing for the Whole Family Share your devices with your families, and experience the fun and convenience technology brings you. | Baseus Products, a Fine Selection of Premium Quality Offers countless top quality products and interactive fun activities, enriching your smart life. Keep on being the first-choice brand of new lifestyle。 Official Baseus Website: www.baseus.com

Screenshots

Alipay4 screens
Baseus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Baseus at 4.3 against Alipay's 2.9. Alipay's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 321) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Alipay sells 38 one-off in-app purchases and Baseus sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Baseus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alipay has 4.3K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Alipay's written reviews are positive against 25% of Baseus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Alipay versus Baseus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlipayBaseus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (4.3K ratings)4.3 (321 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.5% of reviews24.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better321
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#41 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size482 MB300 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlipay (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.深圳市倍思科技有限公司

Customer experience

Alipay

All ratings4,292 ratings
Positive44.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative50.2%
Written reviews753 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative75.2%

Baseus

All ratings320 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews552 reviews
Positive24.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative62.3%

User reviews

Alipay

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Baseus

From 321 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to operate
  • 🔒 Privacy-conscious with guest mode option
  • 🎵 Customizable equalizer settings
  • 🔍 Helpful find/locate feature for lost earbuds
  • 📱 Seamless device switching capability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connection issues
  • 🐛 App fails to recognize connected devices
  • 📦 Bulky case design not pocket-friendly
  • 🔋 Battery status not displayed for case
  • 💾 Dash cam connectivity problems

Bugs and requests

Alipay

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Baseus

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App stuck on 'recovering videos' screen for dash cams
  • Bluetooth pairing loop on iPhone with iOS 17
  • Firmware update fails to install (0% on iPhone, crashes on Android)
  • Email verification not received during signup
  • App doesn't recognize paired devices in search
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  • Sound quality degradation after app updates
  • Battery status not displaying for individual buds
  • App loses Bluetooth connection repeatedly
  • Schedule tasks feature non-functional
  • Dash cam connection spinning wheel indefinitely
  • App not compatible with iPhone 16 Pro for dash cam
  • Device status not visible after app updates
  • Intermittent sound and connectivity issues
  • One earbud losing sound
  • Piercing ring notification before battery dies

Requested features

13 requests
  • Support for Bowie E17 headphones
  • Support for Bowie E19 headphones
  • Support for Simu S2 airbuds
  • Support for Simu S1 airbuds
  • Support for Baseus Encock WM 04
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  • Support for BA03 model
  • Battery percentage display for charging case
  • Timestamp information for saved dash cam videos
  • Volume control for U2 Pro headphones
  • Improved equalizer algorithm
  • Better IoT device interconnectivity
  • Restore Baseus Control app functionality
  • Direct volume control on earbuds

In-app purchases

38 purchases

Alipay

One-time38
  • 2元数字卡牌$0.29
  • 1元的数字藏品$0.99
  • 2元的数字藏品$0.99
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  • 8元的数字藏品$0.99
  • 10元的数字藏品$0.99
  • 6.8元主题皮肤套装$0.99
  • 6元的数字藏品$0.99
  • 4元的数字藏品$0.99
  • 5元的数字藏品$0.99
  • 9元的数字藏品$0.99
  • 16元的数字藏品$1.99
  • 15元主题皮肤套装$1.99
  • 12元的数字藏品$1.99
  • 15元支付宝全端皮肤$1.99
  • 15元的数字藏品$1.99
  • 14元的数字藏品$1.99
  • 18元的数字藏品$2.99
  • 24元主题皮肤套装$2.99
  • 20元的数字藏品$2.99
  • 20元数字卡牌$2.99
  • 19元的数字藏品$2.99
  • 25元的数字藏品$3.99
  • 36元的数字藏品$4.99
  • 50元的数字藏品$6.99
  • 59元的数字藏品$7.99
  • 80元的数字藏品$11.99
  • 88元的数字藏品$12.99
  • 100元的数字藏品$14.99
  • 120元的数字藏品$17.99
  • 150元的数字藏品$19.99
  • 168元的数字藏品$24.99
  • 198元的数字藏品$29.99
  • 400元的数字藏品$59.99
  • 599元的数字藏品$89.99
  • 1000元的数字藏品$149.99
  • 1999元的数字藏品$299.99
  • 2499元的数字藏品$349.99
  • 2999元的数字藏品$399.99
14 purchases

Baseus

One-time14
  • Advanced Plan Monthly$0.99
  • 60min$0.99
  • 200min$0.99
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  • 500min$1.99
  • 30 minutes2 variants$1.99
  • 60 minutes2 variants$1.99
  • 100 minutes2 variants$2.99
  • Monthly plan$2.99
  • Quarterly plan$5.99
  • 300 minutes$6.99
  • Professional Plan Monthly$9.99
  • Advanced Plan Annual$14.99
  • Annual plan$24.99
  • Professional Plan Annual$79.99

Questions

Is Alipay free?
Alipay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Baseus free?
Baseus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alipay or Baseus?
Baseus is rated higher. Alipay averages 2.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Baseus averages 4.3 from 321 ratings.
Do Alipay or Baseus have ads?
Neither Alipay nor Baseus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alipay or Baseus?
Alipay ships an update fortnightly, and Baseus fortnightly. Most recently, Alipay was updated on October 24, 2026 and Baseus on October 25, 2026.

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