# Alipay vs Bamnang

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bamnang at 100% against Alipay's 20%. Bamnang also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 42). Alipay's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alipay sells 38 one-off in-app purchases. Bamnang asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bamnang holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alipay has 4.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 Bamnang's.

Alipay ships an update fortnightly, Bamnang every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alipay | Bamnang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alipay-simplify-your-life/id333206289/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamnang/id6747509091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alipay (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333206292) | [Ngov Menghieng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821692542) |

## What reviewers say

### Alipay

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

**Currently charting:** #49 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


### Bamnang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamnang/id6747509091)

Find student housing, connect with mentors for academic and career advice, and manage all aspects of student life. Access real-time announcements for scholarships and campus news, and shop for school essentials within the app.

**Highlights:** Browse and book student rooms, Connect with mentors, Student dashboard for payments and details, In-app shop for school essentials, Real-time scholarship and news announcements, Modern and easy-to-use interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alipay free?

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

### Is Bamnang free?

Bamnang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Bamnang is rated higher. Alipay averages 2.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Bamnang averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Alipay or Bamnang have ads?

Neither Alipay nor Bamnang shows ads.

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

Alipay ships an update fortnightly, and Bamnang every 2 months. Most recently, Alipay was updated on October 27, 2026 and Bamnang on October 24, 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.*