# Alipay vs YuCalc

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YuCalc at 100% against Alipay's 20%. YuCalc also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Alipay's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 13). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alipay sells 38 one-off in-app purchases and YuCalc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YuCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alipay has 4.3K ratings behind it against 13, 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 100% of YuCalc's.

Alipay ships an update fortnightly, YuCalc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alipay | YuCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alipay-simplify-your-life/id333206289/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yucalc-calculator/id1663183756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alipay (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333206292) | [海雄 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662824035) |

## What reviewers say

### Alipay

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

**Currently charting:** #44 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


### YuCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yucalc-calculator/id1663183756)

A user-friendly calculator designed for efficiency and ease of use. It offers real-time results, a complete calculation history, and customizable features like decimal places and font size. This app aims to simplify everyday calculations for work and personal life.

**Highlights:** Real-time calculation display, Complete calculation history, Customizable decimal places, Thousands display, Font size switching, RMB uppercase conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vip for 1 year | $2.99 | per year |
| 1-year VIP, automatic renewal | $5.99 | per year |
| Permanent membership activity | $6.99 | one-time |
| permanent member | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alipay free?

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

### Is YuCalc free?

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

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

YuCalc is rated higher. Alipay averages 2.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while YuCalc averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Alipay or YuCalc have ads?

YuCalc shows ads; Alipay does not.

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

Alipay ships an update fortnightly, and YuCalc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Alipay was updated on October 29, 2026 and YuCalc 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.*