Comparison

CEF vs TradeKart

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

Head to head
About

CEF

Easily check stock, reserve products for in-store collection, and scan items for comparison and ordering. Manage your account, view orders, and find nationwide stores with directions. Enjoy a quicker checkout process with pre-populated details and easy delivery updates.

Highlights
  • Click & Collect stock checks
  • Product reservation
  • Account management
  • Product scanning for comparison
  • Quick checkout
  • Store finder with directions
Features
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CLICK & COLLECT β€’ Quickly check stock availability & reserve products to collect in-store ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT β€’ View all your orders & account information PRODUCT SCAN β€’ Making it easier for checking, comparing and buying products, for a greater on the go experience β€’ Scan our product codes from anywhere to compare and order stock directly from your app QUICKER AND EASIER CHECKOUT β€’ Pre-populated with your account details after set up β€’ Easy to update delivery information β€’ Pre-selected next available delivery date for quick checkout STORE FINDER β€’ Our new store finder, get directions and easily contact our network of nationwide stores.

About

TradeKart

Features
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TradeKart gets trade materials to site, FAST! From the merchants and brands you already trust, we have nationwide coverage and over 100,000 products available in a few taps. You can order what you need, when you need it, and keep your job moving. Why trades use TradeKart: - 100,000+ trade products across decorating, plumbing, heating, electrical, tools and more… - Your favourite merchants in one app – including Toolstation, Tucker French, Leyland SDM, Lords, YESSS Electrical, Zyber, MP Moran, City Plumbing, Selco and more - Live stock visibility direct from merchants, so you know what’s available before you order - Competitive trade pricing updated live in the app - Track every order in real time from checkout to delivery - Schedule deliveries up to 7 days ahead to fit your rota and site needs Whether you’re topping up materials mid-job or planning ahead for the week, TradeKart saves you time, reduces site runs, and keeps your team productive. Download TradeKart today and get trade materials delivered when and where you need them!

Screenshots

CEF4 screens
TradeKart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TradeKart at fortnightly against CEF's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CEF ships an update monthly, TradeKart fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
CEF versus TradeKart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCEFTradeKart
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size94 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity Electrical Factors LtdTradekart Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

CEF

No in-app purchases

None

TradeKart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CEF free?
CEF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TradeKart free?
TradeKart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CEF or TradeKart have ads?
Neither CEF nor TradeKart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CEF or TradeKart?
CEF ships an update monthly, and TradeKart fortnightly. Most recently, CEF was updated on November 3, 2026 and TradeKart on November 3, 2026.

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