# iSoundex vs My Citizen App

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSoundex | My Citizen App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoundex/id306101493/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-citizen-app/id1434809319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Cat Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/301047032) | [Citizen Watch Company of America, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434809318) |

## What reviewers say

### iSoundex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoundex/id306101493)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Citizen App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-citizen-app/id1434809319)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent watch quality
- 🚀 Eco-Drive technology
- 💡 Customization options
- 🔒 Reliable and durable
- ⌚ Timekeeping accuracy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 📋 Difficult registration process
- 🔍 Incomplete product database
- 🤔 Confusing instructions
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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