Comparison

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch vs EDIFICE Connected

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

Head to head
About

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch

This app connects your smartphone to compatible Bluetooth watches, offering automatic time synchronization, world time settings, and notifications for calls and messages. It also features alarm setting, a light level indicator for the watch's power, and tools to locate your smartphone or alert you if the connection is lost.

Highlights
  • Automatic time synchronization
  • World time settings
  • Call and message notifications
  • Alarm setting
  • Light level indicator
  • Smartphone search function
  • Link loss alert
Features
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*Important Notice Thank you for using Citizen products. As of 12/31/2027, we will no longer provide service for dedicated apps for some models and functions used in conjunction with the apps. For details, see this link. https://www.citizenwatch-global.com/support/im/smartwatch.html Overview This is the official app for linking your smartphone with CITIZEN Bluetooth watches (Bluetooth® version 4.0 or later). The app, which works with iPhone, enables you to set the time and the alarm for your watch, and to receive alerts for incoming calls, mails and texts. With CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch, you get to enjoy a handsome-looking analogue watch that tells the accurate time wherever you are plus the great convenience of a smartphone link. CITIZEN Bluetooth features CITIZEN’s proprietary light-powered technology Eco-Drive. Eco-Drive eliminates the need of periodic replacement of batteries or recharge via cable. Features 1. Time Sync Get the right time, all the time. When you connect with your smartphone, the time on your watch automatically updates to the current time (home time). 2. Local Time Get the time in any city around the world. Just touch the world map inside the app to set your watch to the time there (local time). 3. Call Notification Find out when you get a call. The watch emits a sound, vibrates or rotates the hands to let you know when you get a call. A filter function enables you to specify which callers will trigger alerts. 4. Message Notification Find out when you get a mail, text or SNS notification. The watch emits a sound, vibrates or rotates the hands to let you know when a new e-mail or SNS notification has arrived. You can select the apps for which you wish to receive alerts. 5. Alarm Set your alarm from your smartphone. Set your watch alarm using the smartphone app. The alarm can be set for different times for different days of the week. 6. Light Level Indicator See how much light—and power—your dial is getting. Find out how much power your watch is generating by tracking the light it’s exposed to on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. This unique function reflects CITIZEN’s status as a pioneer of light-powered technology. 7. Smartphone Search Find your smartphone easily. Mislaid your smartphone? Not a problem. Use your watch to locate your phone by getting it to emit a sound to indicate its whereabouts. (Range limitations apply.) 8. Link Loss Alert Get alerted when you’ve forgotten your smartphone somewhere. The watch emits a sound, vibrates or rotates the hands to let you know when the link between your smartphone and your watch is broken. This app requires iOS 9.3 or later. Optimized for iPhone 5 or greater. *Even if your smatphone is under the conditions above, there is no guarantee to use the dedicated app correctly on your smartphone. About Eco-Drive: Eco-Drive is a CITIZEN proprietary light-powered technology which eliminates the need of periodic replacement of batteries. Eco-Drive generates power from any kind of light—from sunlight to dim light—to drive the watch, and stores the surplus on a rechargeable cell. On a single full charge it can run for up to six months in total darkness*. For more details, click here. http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/technologies/index.html#eco-drive * Some models run for less than six months.

About

EDIFICE Connected

This app connects your Bluetooth-enabled CASIO watch to your iPhone, enabling various Mobile Link functions. It simplifies watch operations through your phone and is transitioning to the CASIO WATCHES app.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth watch connectivity
  • Mobile Link functions
  • Simplified watch operations
  • Data transfer to CASIO WATCHES
  • Accurate time synchronization
Features
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Important - Please Read Request to Transfer to the CASIO WATCHES App (Support Termination Notification) The functionality of this app will be transferred to the new watch app, CASIO WATCHES. By updating to version 3.0, users of this app will be able to transfer their user data to CASIO WATCHES via this app. While we understand this may be inconvenient for some users, we ask that you transfer your data across, and continue using CASIO WATCHES in place of this app. Please see the support page for more details. https://world.casio.com/support/wat/info/20230322/en/ ●Description This is the basic application for connecting and communicating with a Bluetooth(R) v4.0 enabled CASIO watch. Pairing your watch with an iPhone enables use of a variety of different Mobile Link functions that greatly enhance the iPhone experience. The EDIFICE Connected app also simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen. Visit the website below for details. http://www.edifice-watches.com/ We recommend using EDIFICE Connected on the following operating systems. Operation is not guaranteed for any operating system not listed below. Even if an operating system has been confirmed as compatible, software updates or display specifications may prevent proper display and/or operation. ⋅ iOS 14 or later. Applicable Watches: ECB-800, ECB-900, EQB-1000, ECB-10, EQB-1100, ECB-20, ECB-S100, EQB-1200 *Some watches unavailable in your region may be displayed in the application. Please refer to the FAQ link below to resolve problems such as being unable to connect or operate the watch. https://support.casio.com/en/support/faqlist.php?cid=009001019 This application uses location information to obtain accurate time. For "Location Service" in iPhone privacy settings, please "Always". If it is not "Always", the application will not work properly. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch4 screens
EDIFICE Connected2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EDIFICE Connected at 4.7 against CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch's 2.9. EDIFICE Connected also leads on ratings volume (590 vs 12) and review sentiment (40% vs 19%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

EDIFICE Connected holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EDIFICE Connected has 590 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch's written reviews are positive against 40% of EDIFICE Connected's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch ships an update every 4 months, EDIFICE Connected every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch versus EDIFICE Connected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCITIZEN Bluetooth WatchEDIFICE Connected
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (12 ratings)4.7 (590 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews39.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12590 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCITIZEN WATCH CO.,LTDCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Customer experience

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative71.0%

EDIFICE Connected

All ratings588 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral10.6%
Negative49.6%

Bugs and requests

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EDIFICE Connected

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes on launch (especially iPhone 13/14)
  • Bluetooth connection fails repeatedly
  • Watch model not found in app database
  • Time synchronization errors and mismatches
  • Date display visibility issues
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  • Phone finder feature non-functional
  • Charge level stuck at 50% or below
  • Auto-sync disconnects after 10 minutes
  • Hand position adjustment moves in opposite direction
  • ERR message appearing during sync
  • App incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Privacy agreement checkboxes unresponsive
  • Bluetooth pairing mode not activating
  • World time settings not persisting correctly

Requested features

14 requests
  • Turkish language support
  • Ukrainian language support
  • Russian language localization improvements
  • Recurring alarms by day of week
  • Better battery/charge level indicator display
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  • Phone finder function working without app open
  • Support for ECB-30 model
  • Support for ECB-40 model
  • Unified single app for all Casio Bluetooth models
  • Background operation capability
  • Widget support for quick access
  • Improved time zone management controls
  • Calendar sync with Outlook
  • Better hand calibration controls

In-app purchases

None

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch

No in-app purchases

None

EDIFICE Connected

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch free?
CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EDIFICE Connected free?
EDIFICE Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch or EDIFICE Connected?
EDIFICE Connected is rated higher. CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while EDIFICE Connected averages 4.7 from 590 ratings.
Do CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch or EDIFICE Connected have ads?
Neither CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch nor EDIFICE Connected shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch or EDIFICE Connected?
CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch ships an update every 4 months, and EDIFICE Connected every 2 months. Most recently, CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch was updated on October 21, 2026 and EDIFICE Connected on October 20, 2026.

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