Comparison

CE Smart vs Central Vet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CE Smart

Control your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices, set schedules, and automate your home with voice commands. Easily share control with family members for a connected living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Simultaneous multi-device management
  • Voice control integration
  • Automated scheduling and timers
  • Device sharing with family
  • Easy device setup
  • Custom automations and scenes
Features
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CE Smart, CE Smart Home, Smart Living, Wi-Fi Connected Devices, Remote Control 1. Remote Control: Turn devices on/off from anywhere in the world with the mobile app 2. Simultaneous Control: Add, Configure, Monitor and Control multiple devices with one app 3. Voice Control: Works with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts 4. Timer: Create schedules to automate turning lights and appliances on and off 5. Device Sharing: Easily share device control among family members 6. Easy Set-up: Quickly connect and set-up devices using the app 7. Automations and Scenes: Advanced scheduling and grouping features

About

Central Vet

Features
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The Central Vet App brings all your animal’s care into one simple, connected place. Book appointments, receive reminders, access certificates, invoices, and medical records, review and sign forms and estimates, and make secure payments — all from your phone. You can chat directly with our team, provide updates on your animals, shop through our online store, track your Central Vet Loyalty rewards, and explore our learning space — curated by our veterinary team to give you clear, reliable information you can trust. Wherever you are, every animal you care for stays supported, connected, and looked after — because improving lives is at the heart of everything we do.

Screenshots

CE Smart4 screens
Central Vet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Central Vet at every 3 weeks against CE Smart's every 4 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CE Smart ships an update every 4 months, Central Vet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CE Smart versus Central Vet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCE SmartCentral Vet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB124 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCharging EssentialsCentral Veterinary Corporation

Bugs and requests

CE Smart

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Widgets not working after iOS updates
  • Unable to change device names or locations
  • Alexa integration not functioning properly
  • Scheduled timers and automations not reliable
  • App freezing and becoming unresponsive

Requested features

5 requests
  • Export energy usage data
  • Improved widget functionality
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Backup and restore device settings
  • Seamless integration with smart home ecosystems

Central Vet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CE Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Central Vet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CE Smart free?
CE Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Central Vet free?
Central Vet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CE Smart or Central Vet have ads?
Neither CE Smart nor Central Vet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CE Smart or Central Vet?
CE Smart ships an update every 4 months, and Central Vet every 3 weeks. Most recently, CE Smart was updated on November 2, 2026 and Central Vet on November 5, 2026.

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