Central App vs Big C PLUS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Central App
Shop from Thailand's favorite department store on your mobile device. Discover authentic products, exclusive deals, and daily promotions across a wide range of categories. Enjoy a seamless online experience with features like advanced search, real-time notifications, and convenient pickup options.
- Browse new arrivals and bestsellers
- Advanced search filters
- Discount coupons and credit card benefits
- Real-time notifications
- Exclusive brand discovery
- Click & Collect service
- Secure payment options
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Central App Explore and shop anytime, anywhere with Central App. Enjoy a seamless online shopping experience from Thailand’s most beloved department store, right in your palm. Discover a world of authentic products with exclusive deals, gifts, and daily promotions. App Features: - Browse and shop new arrivals, bestsellers, and exclusive offers including Brand Day and Super Brand Day - Find your perfect items from over 3,000 brands with advanced search filters by categories, brands, colours, price ranges, sizes, and more. - Stay updated on the latest discount coupons and credit card benefits. - Receive real-time notifications for order updates and amazing deals. App Highlights: - Enjoy the most reliable online shopping experience with guaranteed authentic products, just like shopping at Central Department Store. - Discover real-time updates on special offers. - Explore exclusive brands like Samo Ondoh, Vivienne Westwood, Mardi Mercredi, Dior, Chanel, Polo Ralph Lauren, Marks & Spencer, Sanrio, and Muji, only available at Central. - Easily browse a wide range of premium cosmetics, skincare, fragrances, fashion, home furnishings, tech, gadgets, sports equipment, and more. - Enjoy our "Click & Collect" service for convenient order pickup at your preferred Central branch. - Choose from secure payment options including credit card, bank transfer, cash on delivery, and more. - Shop with confidence thanks to genuine product guarantees and reliable customer reviews. Contact us: www.central.co.th www.facebook.com/CentralDepartmentStore
Big C PLUS
Shop a wide range of products online with flexible delivery and payment options. Earn and redeem loyalty points, and access exclusive daily coupons for great savings at physical stores.
- 40,000+ products online
- Flexible delivery options
- Multiple payment choices
- Loyalty point tracking
- Exclusive daily coupons
- QR code for in-store use
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Big C Plus, your go-to seamless online shopping application with numerous features and promotion just like you shop at your favourite Big C and Mini Big C near you. Big C Plus – Online Store • Shop Big C and mini Big C deals online from our 40,000 products ranging from fresh products, grocery, electronic appliances and household goods • Find deals, promotions, and value products everyday • Multiple delivery methods for your convenience – next day delivery, pick up at your favourite Big C Hypermarket stores, instant delivery and parcel shipping nationwide • Various payment methods cover all your lifestyles and needs Big Point Loyalty Program • Register or log in to Big Point loyalty program to earn and use points both online and at Big C Hypermarket nationwide • Member exclusive deals and promotion to maximize your saving • Member exclusive coupons in “My Coupon” for personalized deals and discounts
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Big C PLUS at 3.9 against Central App's 2.9. Big C PLUS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Central App's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 19). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Big C PLUS holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Central App's written reviews are positive against 18% of Big C PLUS's.
Central App ships an update weekly, Big C PLUS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Central App | Big C PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (89 ratings) | 3.9 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.9% of reviews | 18.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Central Department Store Ltd. | Big C Supercenter |
Customer experience
Central App
Big C PLUS
In-app purchases
Central App
No in-app purchases
Big C PLUS
No in-app purchases
