Central App vs Makro PRO
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
Makro PRO
Shop for groceries and supplies from home or work. Browse a wide selection of high-quality items, place orders easily with a user-friendly interface, and enjoy quick delivery. Save time and money with competitive wholesale prices.
- Order supplies from home or work
- Access entire warehouse selection
- User-friendly interface
- Easy ordering and quick delivery
- Competitive wholesale prices
- Suitable for businesses
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Wholesale Products, Complete and Convenient Shopping — All in One Place with Makro PRO! Exclusive Deals for New Customers! Enjoy special privileges for new customers: Free delivery on orders of THB 500 or more, or redeem just 1 point to purchase selected products for only THB 1! Shop wholesale products easily online through the Makro PRO app and website. Order anytime, anywhere, and choose from a wide range of groceries, household essentials, fresh products, and business supplies — all delivered straight to your doorstep. Access Wholesale Products Anytime Explore a wide selection of high-quality wholesale products, from everyday consumer goods and food ingredients to equipment and essential supplies for your business. Save time by avoiding unnecessary trips to wholesale stores and long queues. Simply search, select, and add your products to your cart quickly and conveniently. Wholesale Shopping Made Easier Makro PRO makes online wholesale shopping more convenient than ever. Easily search for products, shop anytime and anywhere, choose your preferred delivery date and time, and have your order delivered directly to you. Whether you own a restaurant, hotel, retail store, or any other business, Makro PRO offers a comprehensive range of wholesale products at great value. Great Value with Every Purchase With Makro's expertise in wholesale and business supply, we carefully select a diverse range of quality products at great value. Combined with convenient doorstep delivery, Makro PRO helps you save time, travel costs, and other expenses. Start shopping for wholesale products online with Makro PRO today and experience greater convenience, simplicity, and value with every order
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Makro PRO at 4.8 against Central App's 2.9. Makro PRO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Makro PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makro PRO has 476 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Central App's written reviews are positive against 28% of Makro PRO's.
Central App ships an update weekly, Makro PRO every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Central App | Makro PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (89 ratings) | 4.8 (476 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.9% of reviews | 28.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 89 | 476 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| 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 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Central Department Store Ltd. | CP Axtra Public Company Limited |
Customer experience
Central App
Makro PRO
In-app purchases
Central App
No in-app purchases
Makro PRO
No in-app purchases
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