Comparison

iSoundex vs My Citizen App

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

Head to head
About

iSoundex

Generate American and Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex codes instantly. Simply input a name to receive its phonetic representation, ideal for genealogical research.

Highlights
  • American Soundex code generation
  • Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex code generation
  • Quick name input
  • Instant code display
  • Genealogy tool
Features
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iSoundex lets you quickly and easily generate American and Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex Codes. Just type in the name, and the codes are generated! A handy app for genealogists.

About

My Citizen App

Easily manage your Citizen watch ownership. Identify your timepiece using tag, watch, or manual entry. Access setting instructions, activate your warranty, and store proof of purchase.

Highlights
  • Watch identification (tag, scan, manual)
  • Access to setting instructions
  • Warranty activation
  • Proof of purchase storage
  • Customer support access
Features
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The My Citizen app makes Citizen watch ownership easy. Identify your watch in 1 of 3 ways – then activate your warranty, and access your watch information, setting instructions, and proof of purchase. All in just a few quick taps. Currently, identification of models manufactured prior to 2005, as well as models manufactured outside of the U.S., may be limited within the My Citizen App. We are gradually working to add more models to the database for your convenience. 3 WAYS TO IDENTIFY YOUR WATCH The first thing you will need to do after downloading the app is to identify your watch in one of three ways: Tag scan – using the tag that came attached to your watch Watch scan – using your mobile device’s camera to scan your watch face + case back Manual entry – if you know your model number, or caliber + case number SETTING INSTRUCTIONS Once you’ve identified your watch, you’ll never worry about misplacing your paper manual again. The My Citizen App gives you access to your setting instructions and specifications, whenever you need it. WARRANTY INFORMATION Activate your warranty directly with the app for added protection and peace of mind. You will also receive an additional year of warranty coverage for free (U.S. residents only). Store your proof of purchase within the app for easy reference. SUPPORT You can always get help with your Citizen Watch through My Citizen as well. Support for any issue you may be having is available within the menu, as are links to other areas of interest. We will be adding more features to the My Citizen app based on community feedback, so please let us know what you think. We strive to give you the best experience possible.

Screenshots

iSoundex1 screens
My Citizen App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My Citizen App at Free against iSoundex's $0.99. My Citizen App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 72 months). iSoundex's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 34%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

My Citizen App is free to download; iSoundex costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Citizen App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Citizen App has 26K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of iSoundex's written reviews are positive against 34% of My Citizen App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSoundex ships an update every 72 months, My Citizen App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iSoundex versus My Citizen App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSoundexMy Citizen App
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.7 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better34.4% of reviews
Number of ratings226K — better
Update frequencyEvery 72 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlack Cat SystemsCitizen Watch Company of America, INC

Customer experience

iSoundex

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

My Citizen App

All ratings26,095 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative61.3%

Bugs and requests

iSoundex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

My Citizen App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Watch data not recognized
  • Registration process failures
  • Verification code issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app stability and usability
  • Seamless watch registration process
  • Comprehensive product information
  • Detailed user manuals and guides
  • Ability to view purchase history

In-app purchases

None

iSoundex

No in-app purchases

None

My Citizen App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSoundex free?
iSoundex costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Citizen App free?
My Citizen App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSoundex or My Citizen App?
My Citizen App is rated higher. iSoundex averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while My Citizen App averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.
Do iSoundex or My Citizen App have ads?
Neither iSoundex nor My Citizen App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSoundex or My Citizen App?
iSoundex ships an update every 72 months, and My Citizen App every 3 months. Most recently, iSoundex was updated on October 31, 2026 and My Citizen App on November 13, 2026.

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