# Alipay vs 汽车之家

The clearest difference is rating: 汽车之家 at 4.5 against Alipay's 2.9. 汽车之家 also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 19%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Alipay's advantage is chart position (#53 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alipay sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 汽车之家 asks for nothing beyond the download.

汽车之家 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Alipay's written reviews are positive against 57% of 汽车之家's.

Alipay ships an update fortnightly, 汽车之家 weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alipay | 汽车之家 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alipay-simplify-your-life/id333206289/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5app/id385919493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **56.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 483 MB | 340 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) | [Autohome](https://appshunter.io/developer/385919496) |

## What reviewers say

### Alipay

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This payment platform facilitates online and in-person transactions for users with Chinese IDs and bank accounts, both within China and at select international merchants. Foreign visitors can link credit cards for use across millions of Chinese merchants. It is specifically designed for use within China.

**Highlights:** Online and in-person payments, International merchant acceptance, Credit card linking for visitors, Digital services platform, Designed for use in China

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2元数字卡牌 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 1元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8元的数字藏品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6.8元主题皮肤套装 | $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 |
| 18元的数字藏品 | $2.99 | 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


### 汽车之家

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5app/id385919493)

This app provides comprehensive services for car enthusiasts, covering everything from browsing and buying to using and selling vehicles. It offers professional content, user reviews, interactive forums, and convenient tools for car ownership.

**Highlights:** Professional car news and reviews, Massive user comments and forums, VR car viewing, Expert vehicle testing, Price comparison and deals, Car buying guides, Vehicle maintenance and violation checks

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive car information
- 🚀 Fast app performance
- 💡 Useful car-related features
- 🗣 Active online community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 📢 Excessive ads and promotional content
- 🔒 Privacy concerns and data leaks
- 📞 Unwanted sales calls and spam

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete account
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inconsistent app performance and stability

**Requested features**

- Improve search and filtering options
- Implement dark mode and customization
- Enhance forum and community features
- Provide more objective car reviews and comparisons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alipay free?

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

### Is 汽车之家 free?

汽车之家 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alipay or 汽车之家?

汽车之家 is rated higher. Alipay averages 2.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while 汽车之家 averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Alipay or 汽车之家 have ads?

Neither Alipay nor 汽车之家 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alipay or 汽车之家?

Alipay ships an update fortnightly, and 汽车之家 weekly. Most recently, Alipay was updated on November 8, 2026 and 汽车之家 on November 8, 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.*