1688 vs Bazaar Points
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1688
Access China's premier wholesale marketplace directly from your mobile device. Source factory-direct products at competitive prices, from consumer goods to industrial items. Enjoy integrated logistics, multi-language support, and international payment options for a seamless global sourcing experience.
- Factory-direct wholesale deals
- Wide product selection
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Customized purchasing services
- Multi-language support
- International logistics and payments
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Your direct line to real source factories. 1688 connects you with 1.1M+ manufacturers and 300M+ products at true wholesale prices. No middlemen. No markups. Just maximum margins and massive savings. WHY 1688? • Factory Prices — Go straight to the source. Cut the markup, keep the profit. • Photo Search — Snap any product to find it instantly. Compare factories in one tap. • No Language Barriers — Real-time translation in 10+ languages. Chat with suppliers directly. • Secure Payments — Pay in 26 currencies via Visa, Mastercard, Alipay & more. Every order is protected by Trade Assurance. • Global Shipping — Ship to 18+ countries via air, sea, or land. Fully tracked, end-to-end. NEW BUYER PERKS Unlock exclusive welcome coupons on your first order! Download 1688 today — source smarter, spend less, sell more.
Bazaar Points
This app allows users to claim and redeem points for shopping rewards. It provides quick access to current sales and promotions, aiming to offer customers greater value.
- Claim points
- Redeem points
- Access sales
- View promotions
- Customer value enhancement
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Claim and redeem points to enjoy your shopping. Up to date big sales and promotions are available to check with one click. Gives More Value to the Customer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bazaar Points at 5.0 against 1688's 4.0. Bazaar Points also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 1688's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bazaar Points holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1688 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
1688 ships an update weekly, Bazaar Points every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1688 | Bazaar Points |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.2K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #109 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 262 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 杭州阿里巴巴广告有限公司 | MYANMAR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
1688
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login and account issues
- Image search not working
- Verification code not received
- Frequent app crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Add English language support
- Improve search and filtering options
- Streamline checkout and payment process
- Provide better customer support
Bazaar Points
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
1688
No in-app purchases
Bazaar Points
No in-app purchases
