Comparison

Central App vs Big C PLUS

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

Head to head
About

Central App

Shop a wide selection of authentic products from top brands with exclusive deals and promotions. Discover new arrivals, use advanced search filters, and receive real-time notifications for discounts and order updates. Enjoy convenient pickup options and secure payment methods.

Highlights
  • Browse new arrivals and exclusive offers
  • Advanced search filters by category and brand
  • Find discount coupons and credit card benefits
  • Real-time notifications for deals and orders
  • Guaranteed authentic products
  • Click & Collect service
  • Secure payment options
Features
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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

About

Big C PLUS

Shop a wide selection of groceries, electronics, and household items from your favorite stores. Enjoy daily deals, multiple delivery options, and earn loyalty points for exclusive savings.

Highlights
  • Shop 40,000+ products online
  • Daily deals and promotions
  • Multiple delivery options
  • Earn and use Big Point loyalty points
  • Member exclusive coupons and discounts
Features
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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

Screenshots

Central App4 screens
Big C PLUS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Big C PLUS at 4.0 against Central App's 2.9. Big C PLUS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Central App's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 20). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big C PLUS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Central App's written reviews are positive against 18% of Big C PLUS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Central App ships an update weekly, Big C PLUS every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Central App versus Big C PLUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCentral AppBig C PLUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (89 ratings)4.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.9% of reviews18.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89 — better20
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentral Department Store Ltd.Big C Supercenter

Customer experience

Central App

All ratings89 ratings
Positive38.2%
Neutral14.6%
Negative47.2%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive13.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative78.7%

Big C PLUS

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive18.3%
Neutral14.1%
Negative67.6%

In-app purchases

None

Central App

No in-app purchases

None

Big C PLUS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Central App free?
Central App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big C PLUS free?
Big C PLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Central App or Big C PLUS?
Big C PLUS is rated higher. Central App averages 2.9 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Big C PLUS averages 4.0 from 20 ratings.
Do Central App or Big C PLUS have ads?
Central App shows ads; Big C PLUS does not.
Which is updated more often, Central App or Big C PLUS?
Central App ships an update weekly, and Big C PLUS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Central App was updated on November 6, 2026 and Big C PLUS on November 6, 2026.

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