# Alipay vs Baseus

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 (#48 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Alipay | Baseus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alipay-simplify-your-life/id333206289/reviews) | **[4.3 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseus/id1552808896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 321 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **24.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 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) | [深圳市倍思科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708041876) |

## What reviewers say

### Alipay

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

**Currently charting:** #48 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


### Baseus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseus/id1552808896)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Plan Monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60min | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200min | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500min | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| 300 minutes | $6.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan Monthly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Plan Annual | $14.99 | one-time |
| Annual plan | $24.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan Annual | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*