# Zipevent vs Central X

Zipevent and Central X both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Zipevent's written reviews are positive against 57% of Central X's. Central X's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Zipevent against 4.9 for Central X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Central X has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Zipevent's written reviews are positive against 57% of Central X's.

Zipevent ships an update every 6 weeks, Central X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zipevent | Central X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipevent/id936050620/reviews)** | [4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-x/id6736965712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 56.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 92 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZIPEVENT COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/940043100) | [Central Pattana Public Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375419017) |

## What reviewers say

### Zipevent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipevent/id936050620)

Discover expos and events across Thailand and Asia tailored to your interests. Get real-time event information, booth details, promotions, and seminar agendas. Streamline registration, navigate with interactive maps, and connect with speakers and attendees.

**Highlights:** Event discovery by interest, Real-time event information, Interactive indoor maps, Easy registration, Seminar and speaker scheduling, Booth promotions, Attendee Q&A

**In-app purchases:** none


### Central X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-x/id6736965712)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to subscribe and get reward
- 👍 Easy to use and convenient
- 👍 Flexible and convenient
- 👍 Good benefits, easy to use
- 👍 Good service & modern

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 System changes frequently, annoying
- 🐛 Unable to scan receipt after update
- 🐛 Does not pull customer data
- 🐛 App is very slow
- 🐛 App freezes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zipevent free?

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

### Is Central X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zipevent or Central X?

Zipevent is rated higher. Zipevent averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Central X averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do Zipevent or Central X have ads?

Neither Zipevent nor Central X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zipevent or Central X?

Zipevent ships an update every 6 weeks, and Central X every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zipevent was updated on September 5, 2026 and Central X on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*