Comparison

CigarShopLocator vs ACJ

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

Head to head
About

CigarShopLocator

Discover nearby cigar shops with essential details like name, address, and distance. Some listings offer enhanced information including hours, brands, and events. Easily locate shops using your current position or a specified alternate address.

Highlights
  • Locate nearby cigar shops
  • View shop name, address, and phone
  • Access enhanced shop details
  • Search by current or alternate location
  • Map integration for directions
  • Filter search radius
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The CigarShopLocator App will find cigar shops that are near you or near a location of your choice. Basic information, how far you are from the shop, name, address and phone number will be listed. Enhanced information such as email, website, hours, onsite smoking, brands, events, pictures and coupon may also be available. When you touch the "Use current location" button, an attempt to locate you via GPS, cell tower triangulation, or wireless location will occur. Accuracy will vary. A list of Cigar shops will then be shown. If you type an "Alternate Location" in the text box just below the Alternate Location text, the system will use that as your starting point for creating a list of Cigar Shops nearest to that location. Use the “GO” button on the keyboard to display the list. HINT: You can type in a Street address and/or City and/or State and/or zip. For example, if you type in TX, the starting point will be at a city in the middle of Texas. Using the list of “Within:” miles, will allow you to expand your search to a desired radius of your position. After selection a range, touch the "Use current location" button or touch the "Alternate Location" field and touch GO on the keyboard to display the list of shops. Some Cigar Shops will display pictures and more information than others. These are ENHANCED SHOPS and will have a "Details" button. Touch it to see more information about that shop. If you touch on the Cigar Shop’s "Map" button, it will launch Google Maps to pinpoint the location. If you are on a phone device, when you touch a phone number it will ask if you wish to dial that number.

About

ACJ

This app helps cigar enthusiasts manage their collection, identify cigars with AI, and log tasting notes. It also features a lounge finder and personalized drink pairing suggestions. Users can track inventory, discover flavor preferences, and visualize their cigar journey.

Highlights
  • AI-powered cigar identification
  • Detailed tasting notes and ratings
  • Humidor inventory management
  • Cigar lounge finder
  • Personalized drink pairing suggestions
  • Flavor preference mapping
  • Wishlist and photo gallery
Features
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ACJ is a personal cigar journal and collection manager built for adult enthusiasts aged 21+. Track every detail of your collection with AI-powered tools designed for the modern aficionado. AI-POWERED IDENTIFICATION Snap a photo of any cigar and let AI instantly identify the brand, blend, origin, and vitola. No more guessing — just point, shoot, and know. DETAILED TASTING JOURNAL Log your tasting notes with ratings for draw, burn, flavor complexity, strength, and overall experience. Build a personal record of every cigar you enjoy. HUMIDOR MANAGEMENT Track your entire inventory with purchase dates, quantities, and aging progress. Know exactly what's in your collection at all times. LOUNGE FINDER Find cigar-friendly lounges near you with an interactive map. Get directions, hours, and details at a glance. AI SOMMELIER Get personalized drink pairing suggestions — whiskey, wine, coffee, and more — tailored to the specific cigar you're enjoying. FLAVOR PROFILE See your personal flavor preferences mapped out over time. Discover which wrapper types, origins, and strength levels you gravitate toward. WISHLIST & GALLERY Save cigars you want to try and browse your photo collection of past experiences. ANALYTICS & JOURNEY Visualize your habits with detailed statistics and a timeline of your cigar journey. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Unlock the full experience with a free 7-day trial. Subscription auto-renews and can be managed or canceled anytime through your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://jamsoftinc.com/acj-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: support@jamsoftinc.com This app is intended for existing adult cigar enthusiasts and does not promote or encourage tobacco use. You must be 21 or older to use this app.

Screenshots

CigarShopLocator4 screens
ACJ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CigarShopLocator at 3.1 against ACJ's 1.5. CigarShopLocator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). ACJ's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. ACJ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CigarShopLocator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CigarShopLocator holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CigarShopLocator has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of CigarShopLocator's written reviews are positive against 50% of ACJ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CigarShopLocator ships an update every 2 months, ACJ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CigarShopLocator versus ACJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCigarShopLocatorACJ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (13 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperStewart Computer Services, Inc.JAMSoft Inc

Customer experience

CigarShopLocator

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.8%

ACJ

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

CigarShopLocator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ACJ

Subscriptions2
  • ACJ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ACJ Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CigarShopLocator free?
CigarShopLocator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ACJ free?
ACJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CigarShopLocator or ACJ?
CigarShopLocator is rated higher. CigarShopLocator averages 3.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ACJ averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do CigarShopLocator or ACJ have ads?
Neither CigarShopLocator nor ACJ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CigarShopLocator or ACJ?
CigarShopLocator ships an update every 2 months, and ACJ every 2 weeks. Most recently, CigarShopLocator was updated on October 5, 2026 and ACJ on October 14, 2026.

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