1688: Factory Direct: iPhone vs Android
1688: Factory Direct gets 100k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
1688: Factory Direct by 杭州阿里巴巴广告有限公司 is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Shopping Free1688: Factory Direct at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-23. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A B2B wholesale marketplace connecting global buyers directly with over 1.1 million Chinese manufacturers for bulk sourcing at factory prices. The app is currently charting in the top 30 free shopping apps across Southeast Asia and Latin America, with its highest visibility in Vietnam (#3) and China (#9).
Similar apps: Alibaba.com, DHgate, Global Sources
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
1688: Factory Direct’s App Store privacy label declares 4 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 7 linked to your identity and 4 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
1688: Factory Direct downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 10k+ | 100M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Other Android stores | 10k+ | – |
 China Android | 50k+ | – |
| Total | 100k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where 1688: Factory Direct's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
1688: Factory Direct in China
Google Play isn't available in mainland China. Its Chinese Android version on Tencent MyApp (measured, rounded down to a band). Top apps in China
| Tencent MyApp | 阿里巴巴 | 100M+ lifetime downloads |
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.5 ★ | 173 |
| Google Play | 3.8 ★ | 9k 83 written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 9.1k |
What users say about 1688: Factory Direct
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users primarily complain about severe usability barriers for non-Chinese speakers, including lack of English translation and broken login or verification systems. Many report that the app is effectively unusable in the US due to shipping restrictions, account bans, and suspected fraudulent drop-shipping practices.
Mostly negative (29% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about login and account problems, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Unable to create an account”
- Crashes & bugs
- Price & subscription: “The prices seem affordable but I can’t even buy anything cause I can’t sign up!!!”
About 1688: Factory Direct
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.
1688: Factory Direct iPhone
1688: Factory Direct gets 100k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
1688: Factory Direct is #8 in Shopping Free in China and charting in 17 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Shopping Free1688: Factory Direct at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-23. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A B2B wholesale marketplace connecting global buyers directly with over 1.1 million Chinese manufacturers for bulk sourcing at factory prices. The app is currently charting in the top 30 free shopping apps across Southeast Asia and Latin America, with its highest visibility in Vietnam (#3) and China (#9).
Similar apps: Alibaba.com, DHgate, Global Sources
1688: Factory Direct on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
1688: Factory Direct’s App Store privacy label declares 4 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 7 linked to your identity and 4 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
1688: Factory Direct downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where 1688: Factory Direct's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
1688: Factory Direct in China
Google Play isn't available in mainland China. Its Chinese Android version on Tencent MyApp (measured, rounded down to a band). Top apps in China
| Tencent MyApp | 阿里巴巴 | 100M+ lifetime downloads |
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| China | ShoppingFree | #8 |
| China | All AppsFree | #52 |
| Vietnam | ShoppingFree | #3 |
 Taiwan | ShoppingFree | #10 |
 United States | ShoppingFree | #120 |
| Russia | ShoppingFree | #41 |
 Thailand | ShoppingFree | #23 |
 Philippines | ShoppingFree | #18 |
 United Kingdom | ShoppingFree | #183 |
 Indonesia | ShoppingFree | #56 |
| Vietnam | All AppsFree | #64 |
 Mexico | ShoppingFree | #84 |
 Spain | ShoppingFree | #95 |
 Argentina | ShoppingFree | #31 |
 Colombia | ShoppingFree | #28 |
 Malaysia | ShoppingFree | #30 |
 Italy | ShoppingFree | #158 |
 United Arab Emirates | ShoppingFree | #85 |
 South Africa | ShoppingFree | #80 |
Apps near 1688: Factory Direct on the chart
Shopping Free, around #8.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about 1688: Factory Direct
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users primarily complain about severe usability barriers for non-Chinese speakers, including lack of English translation and broken login or verification systems. Many report that the app is effectively unusable in the US due to shipping restrictions, account bans, and suspected fraudulent drop-shipping practices.
Mostly negative (29% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about login and account problems, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Unable to create an account”
- Crashes & bugs
- Price & subscription: “The prices seem affordable but I can’t even buy anything cause I can’t sign up!!!”
About 1688: Factory Direct
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.
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1688 Android
1688 gets 100k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
1688 is #9 in Shopping Free on Google Play in Taiwan and charting in 5 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Shopping Free1688 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-18. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
1688 is a free B2B wholesale marketplace app by Alibaba Group that connects global buyers directly with Chinese factories for bulk sourcing of goods. The app holds strong positions in Southeast Asian shopping charts, ranking #2 in Vietnam and #13 in Taiwan, indicating significant regional traction despite its low overall user rating.
Similar apps: Alibaba.com, Global Sources, DHgate
1688 on Google Play
App details
1688 downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where 1688's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
On Android app stores
The same app (com.alibaba.wireless) on every Android store we track. Known Android installs: at least 4.3B (Google Play band + AppGallery count).
| Store | Installs | Rating | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | 10,000,000+ | ★ 3.8 (9k) | Open ↗ | |
| Huawei AppGallery | 4.3B (+1.1M/day) | – | 12.22.0.0 | Open ↗ |
1688 in China
Google Play isn't available in mainland China. Its Chinese Android version on Tencent MyApp (measured, rounded down to a band). Top apps in China
| Tencent MyApp | 阿里巴巴 | 100M+ lifetime downloads |
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | ShoppingFree | #9 |
| Thailand | ShoppingFree | #18 |
| Taiwan | All AppsFree | #108 |
| Indonesia | ShoppingFree | #81 |
 Saudi Arabia | ShoppingFree | #82 |
| United Arab Emirates | ShoppingFree | #86 |
Apps near 1688 on the chart
Shopping Free, around #9.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about 1688
From the 60 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly report hidden shipping costs, delivery failures, and inability to obtain refunds, labeling the platform as a scam. Technical issues such as forced logouts, poor translation, and account bans further degrade trust and usability.
Mostly negative (23% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and privacy and spam.
What people like
- Ease of use: “I just love the app Very easy to chop”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “please I want my money back”
- Privacy & data: “THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A SCAM!!”
- Login & account: “nak login punya payah, unistall je”
- Crashes & bugs: “i ordered a wrist watch and I was debit, after few hours my profile account was closed,and I have been trying to do verification to login and it's not working”
About 1688
Need Factory-Direct products with lower prices and stable quality? Now you can find all of them on 1688, and of course, buy more to save more!
Custom products, consumer goods, industrial items, accessories, electronics, raw materials and so on. Discover Authentic Products that come directly from Chinese factories. Also, making it easy for you to negotiate with factories and suppliers.
We customised wholesale purchasing services for global buyers, Multi-language, Direct and Reliable Logistics, and International Payment Options have been integrated into our new APP.
Register now to enjoy Limited Discounts and Hassle-free Global Sourcing Experience!
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