Comparison

CENTRAL by M.O. vs ALFRED'S

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

Head to head
About

CENTRAL by M.O.

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CENTRAL is a private lifestyle membership at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong where members can stay connected to events and promotions, as well as earn rewards and unlock exclusive privileges. As the first and flagship hotel of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is the much-loved address for those seeking exclusive experiences. The hotel features luxurious accommodation and a club lounge with views of Victoria Harbour and the surrounding cityscape. Gourmands are delighted by the nine award-winning restaurants and bars. The Mandarin Spa presents wellness enthusiasts a sanctuary for holistic therapies, along with beauty and grooming services. Located in Central, the beating heart of the city, this quintessential “home away from home” is where rewards are legendary. To join CENTRAL, speak to a hotel colleague on how you can earn points and redeem benefits and privileges of the programme.

About

ALFRED'S

Features
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Alfred’s is a Leading Nation Hospitality’s loyalty program for its group of restaurants under management. Spend to accumulate points for exclusive redemptions. Other perks include top-up bonuses, private previews of new openings, priority bookings, invitations to special events and monthly exclusives. Alfred’s is your private butler, taking care of all your needs.

Screenshots

CENTRAL by M.O.4 screens
ALFRED'S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CENTRAL by M.O. at weekly against ALFRED'S's 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

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

CENTRAL by M.O. ships an update weekly, ALFRED'S every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CENTRAL by M.O. versus ALFRED'S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCENTRAL by M.O.ALFRED'S
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB25 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTouchPoint Loyalty LimitedSky Capital Technology Limited

In-app purchases

None

CENTRAL by M.O.

No in-app purchases

None

ALFRED'S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CENTRAL by M.O. free?
CENTRAL by M.O. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALFRED'S free?
ALFRED'S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CENTRAL by M.O. or ALFRED'S have ads?
Neither CENTRAL by M.O. nor ALFRED'S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CENTRAL by M.O. or ALFRED'S?
CENTRAL by M.O. ships an update weekly, and ALFRED'S every 3 weeks. Most recently, CENTRAL by M.O. was updated on May 17, 2026 and ALFRED'S on September 20, 2026.

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