CITIZEN CONNECTED vs My Bulova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CITIZEN CONNECTED
Connect your Citizen CZ Smart hybrid or touchscreen smartwatch to your smartphone. Track your daily activities like steps, sleep, workouts, and heart rate. Receive notifications and control music directly from your wrist.
- Activity monitoring (steps, sleep, workouts, heart rate)
- Workout tracking and recaps
- Receive calls, texts, and app notifications
- Music control
- Customizable watch faces and straps
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● Description This app is for pairing and using smart features of the Citizen CZ Smart hybrid and touchscreen smartwatches. Easy pairing and set-up with a smartphone and compatible with iOS. The app recaps your activities including steps, sleep, workouts, calories and heart rate. Your smartwatch and companion app provide you with personalized information and quick access to the information you need throughout the day. Download this app today. It will make your life so much easier! ● Main Features • Activity Monitoring – Monitor your wellness stats and meet your goals: step count, start a workout, recaps of your workout, calorie consumption, heart rate and sleep time and meet your daily goals. Stay motivated with CZ Smart. • Notifications – Notifications including calls, texts, emails, calendar alerts, as well as important alerts from your favorite applications. Don’t miss an important notification. • Convenience – Control music and stay connected throughout the day with easy access to your apps. • Customization – Choose your Watch Face to match your mood and personalize your straps to match your style. * Available features may vary depending on your model.
My Bulova
Manage your Bulova watch collection with ease. Register your timepiece, activate its warranty, and access essential documents like manuals and proof of purchase. Stay updated with the latest brand news and information.
- Watch registration
- Warranty activation
- Access watch manuals
- Proof of purchase storage
- Brand news updates
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The Bulova app makes watch ownership easy. Register your watch, activate your warranty and have easy access to watch manuals, proof of purchase and brand news.
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Verdict
CITIZEN CONNECTED and My Bulova both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of CITIZEN CONNECTED's written reviews are positive against 41% of My Bulova's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CITIZEN CONNECTED against 4.8 for My Bulova. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of CITIZEN CONNECTED's written reviews are positive against 41% of My Bulova's.
CITIZEN CONNECTED ships an update every 4 months, My Bulova every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CITIZEN CONNECTED | My Bulova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.4K ratings) | 4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better | 41.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 1.7K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CITIZEN WATCH CO.,LTD | Citizen Watch Company of America, INC |
Customer experience
CITIZEN CONNECTED
My Bulova
User reviews
CITIZEN CONNECTED
From 3.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful fitness tracking
- 🔒 Secure connectivity
- 🌟 Great watch quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔌 Poor Bluetooth connection
- 🕰️ Limited watch face customization
- 🔍 Lacking advanced features
- 🔧 Buggy app updates
My Bulova
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great product
- 👍 Stylish and beautiful watch
- 👍 Convenient app for registering watches
Room to improve
- 🐛 App issues with registration and setup
- 🚫 Limited focus on service, not just sales
- 🚫 Poorly designed app with limited functionality
Bugs and requests
CITIZEN CONNECTED
Reported bugs
5 issues- Watch face not working properly
- Disconnection issues between app and watch
- Inaccurate step and distance tracking
- Sleep data not recording correctly
- Compatibility issues with newer phone OS
Requested features
5 requests- Add more watch face options
- Improve syncing with other health apps
- Introduce more advanced fitness tracking
- Allow for better app and watch customization
- Enhance offline functionality
My Bulova
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to recognize watch models and serial numbers
- Verification code not received, preventing registration
- Crashes when trying to shop on the app
Requested features
3 requests- Improve app design and user experience
- Provide better support and user manuals
- Add more features beyond just watch registration
In-app purchases
CITIZEN CONNECTED
No in-app purchases
My Bulova
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CITIZEN CONNECTED free?
Is My Bulova free?
Which has better reviews, CITIZEN CONNECTED or My Bulova?
Do CITIZEN CONNECTED or My Bulova have ads?
Which is updated more often, CITIZEN CONNECTED or My Bulova?
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