Comparison

MAAI by KTC vs Central X

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

Head to head

★ 4.952 ratingsView app →

About

MAAI by KTC

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“MAAI by KTC” allows you to combine reward points from all of your member cards in one place : Developed and curated by KTC which has 25 years of experience in offering the privileges for over 2.5 million credit cardholders nationwide, MAAI by KTC is a new application which allows members to enjoy variety of privileges with MAAI point serving as medium of exchange. ● Transfer or redeem various rewards with MAAI points Simply transfer your reward points to MAAI points on MAAI by KTC application to enjoy your favorite privileges. ● Available at your favorite stores Fit every lifestyle with variety of redemption network nationwide. MAAI points can be redeemed for goods and services at participating restaurants, beverages, cinemas or online shopping. LEARN MORE : www.ktc.co.th/maai

About

Central X

Discover nearby shopping centers, events, and deals. This app helps you find stores, pre-register for exclusive events, and stay updated on the latest promotions and news. Navigate to your favorite shops with smart directions.

Highlights

Discover nearby locations
Global search for stores and events
Pre-register for events
Stay updated on deals and news
Navigate to favorite shops

Features

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New! Central X elevates every moment of your life with exclusive experiences from Central Department Stores. • Discover Nearby Locations Find nearby shopping centers and stay updated on what's happening around you, so you never miss out! • Global Search tool help you finding everything Discover stores, exciting events, and great deals at your fingertips. • Pre-register for Exciting Events Stay ahead of the crowd by securing your spot at exclusive events before anyone else. • Stay Updated with the Latest Deals Be the first to know upcoming promotions and trending news, ensuring you never miss a great deal. • Navigate to Your Favorite Shops Quickly find the stores you love with smart, easy-to-follow directions, making your shopping trips smoother. -------------------- "Extended Happiness" make your moments of joy even more special

Screenshots

MAAI by KTC4 screens

Central X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Central X at every 2 weeks against MAAI by KTC's every 2 months. MAAI by KTC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). 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

MAAI by KTC ships an update every 2 months, Central X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

MAAI by KTC versus Central X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MAAI by KTC	Central X
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.9 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	56.9% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	52 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	16.1
Further details — not scored
Size	63 MB	129 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Krungthai Card Public Company Limited	Central Pattana Public Company Limited

Bugs and requests

MAAI by KTC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Central X

Reported bugs

26 issues

Unable to scan receipt after lasted update
Does not pull customer data
App is very slow
App freezes
Always logs out

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Cannot log in, OTP not working
Black screen, cannot do anything
Registration system not complete
Cannot scan parking ticket
Cannot scan receipts
Update is worse than before
Not ready, should not launch
UI not friendly, cluttered
App is bad
No automatic parking
No stamp system
Cluttered, inconvenient, cannot scan parking ticket
Features reduced
Old app was good
Scan parking ticket feature removed
App not ready, rushed to switch
Not user-friendly, cannot find anything
App is useless
Cannot register, OTP redirects
App logs out automatically, requires constant re-login with OTP
System changes frequently, annoying

Requested features

2 requests

Add payment with 1 card points
Bring back the automatic parking ticket stamping function

In-app purchases

None

MAAI by KTC

No in-app purchases

None

Central X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAAI by KTC free?

MAAI by KTC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Central X free?

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

Do MAAI by KTC or Central X have ads?

Neither MAAI by KTC nor Central X shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MAAI by KTC or Central X?

MAAI by KTC ships an update every 2 months, and Central X every 2 weeks. Most recently, MAAI by KTC was updated on November 3, 2026 and Central X on November 8, 2026.