Comparison

CASIO WATCH+ vs CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch

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

Head to head
About

CASIO WATCH+

Connect your compatible CASIO watch to your iPhone via Bluetooth to unlock enhanced Mobile Link functions. This application simplifies watch operations by allowing you to control them from your phone screen, enriching your overall experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth v4.0 connectivity
  • Mobile Link functions
  • Simplified watch operations
  • iPhone integration
  • Remote control via phone screen
Features
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●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 CASIO WATCH+ app also simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen. Visit the website below for details. EQB-500, EQB-510, ECB-500, EQB-600, EQB-700, EQB-501, EQB-800, EQB-900 http://www.edifice-watches.com/bs/ Applicable Watches: EQB-500, EQB-510, ECB-500, EQB-600, EQB-700, EQB-501, EQB-800, EQB-900, SHB-100, SHB-200 *Some watches unavailable in your region may be displayed in the application. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

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.

Screenshots

CASIO WATCH+3 screens
CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CASIO WATCH+ at monthly against CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch's every 4 months. CASIO WATCH+ also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch's advantage is rating (3.1 vs 2.9). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of CASIO WATCH+'s written reviews are positive against 19% of CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CASIO WATCH+ ships an update monthly, CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CASIO WATCH+ versus CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCASIO WATCH+CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (44 ratings)3.1 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews18.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better11
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.CITIZEN WATCH CO.,LTD

Customer experience

CASIO WATCH+

All ratings44 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative47.7%
Written reviews747 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative74.7%

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch

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

Bugs and requests

CASIO WATCH+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • Pairing problems with iPhone 6/6s/7
  • Sync failures and connection drops
  • Watch settings not transferring properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Show watch battery status
  • Add more world time cities
  • Improve phone finder functionality
  • Allow more control over alarms/timers

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CASIO WATCH+

No in-app purchases

None

CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CASIO WATCH+ free?
CASIO WATCH+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch free?
CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CASIO WATCH+ or CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch?
CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch is rated higher. CASIO WATCH+ averages 2.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch averages 3.1 from 11 ratings.
Do CASIO WATCH+ or CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch have ads?
Neither CASIO WATCH+ nor CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CASIO WATCH+ or CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch?
CASIO WATCH+ ships an update monthly, and CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch every 4 months. Most recently, CASIO WATCH+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and CITIZEN Bluetooth Watch on September 20, 2026.

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