Comparison

RACHING Humidor vs Cedar

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

Head to head
About

RACHING Humidor

Control and monitor your cigar cabinet's humidity and temperature remotely. Enhance cigar flavor and storage life with this dedicated smart device management tool.

Highlights
  • Humidity control
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Remote device control
  • Operating status view
  • Cigar cabinet wake-up function
Features
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The "RACHING Humidor" application is a tool for controlling cigar cabinets of specific models under the RACHING brand. By using a cigar cabinet, the humidity and temperature of cigars can be controlled, making them more delicious and longer to store.Through the cigar cabinet wake-up function area, users can quickly enjoy cigars. At the same time, through the APP, devices can be remotely controlled and their operating status can be viewed.

About

Cedar

Catalog your cigar collection, log every smoke with detailed ratings and notes, and monitor your humidor's environment. Features AI-powered band scanning for quick entry and iCloud sync for cross-device access. Offers insights into your collection's value and aging.

Highlights
  • AI cigar band scanning
  • Per-purchase aging lot tracking
  • Detailed smoke logging with sub-ratings
  • Humidor humidity and temperature monitoring
  • Boveda pack refresh reminders
  • Collection insights and export options
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Cedar is the cigar journal built around your collection. Catalog every cigar, log every smoke, and keep your humidor in the right range—all in one place made for enthusiasts. YOUR COLLECTION, DONE RIGHT Build a catalog you're proud of. Add cigars in seconds with smart autocomplete, and track each purchase as its own aging lot so you always know what's resting and what's ready. Sizes, wrappers, origins, prices, and counts stay organized and searchable. • Per-purchase aging lots so every box and bundle is tracked separately • Fast autocomplete for brands, lines, and vitolas • See your whole humidor at a glance SCAN THE BAND, SKIP THE TYPING Point your camera at a cigar band and let AI read it for you. Cedar prefills the add-cigar form—brand, line, and details—so logging a new stick takes a tap, not a paragraph. LOG EVERY SMOKE Remember what you actually thought. Rate each cigar across five sub-ratings—construction, draw, burn, flavor, and finish—then keep or override the overall score. Add tasting notes, pairings, and the moment, and build a personal reference you'll come back to. • Five sub-ratings with an overridable overall rating • Tasting notes, pairings, and photos • A searchable history of every smoke KEEP YOUR HUMIDOR IN RANGE Dial in the environment that protects your investment. Log humidity and temperature, set target ranges, and track your Boveda packs so you know exactly when to refresh. Cedar helps you catch drift before it costs you a cigar. • Humidity and temperature logging with target ranges • Boveda pack tracking and refresh reminders • Know at a glance when you're in or out of range INSIGHTS, EXPORT & SYNC See what your collection is telling you with insights on value, aging, and your favorites. Export everything to CSV or PDF for your records, and keep it safe and current across devices with iCloud sync. • Collection insights and trends • CSV and PDF export • iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad WHY YOU'LL LOVE CEDAR It's the humidor companion that respects your hobby: fast to log, beautiful to browse, and serious about keeping your cigars in perfect condition. Whether you're starting your first box or managing a deep cellar, Cedar keeps your collection organized and your humidor honest. Free to start. Pro unlocks an unlimited collection, advanced insights, and iCloud sync. ——— This app offers an auto-renewable subscription ($17.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. It renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Prices may vary by region. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. Privacy Policy: https://scalingwebapps.com/policies/cedar-privacy-policy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RACHING Humidor4 screens
Cedar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RACHING Humidor at none against Cedar's 2. RACHING Humidor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). Cedar's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (150 vs 1). 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. Cedar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. RACHING Humidor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RACHING Humidor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cedar has 150 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RACHING Humidor ships an update every 6 weeks, Cedar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RACHING Humidor versus Cedar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRACHING HumidorCedar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Raching Technology Co.,Ltd.SCALINGWEB TECHNOLOGIES

In-app purchases

None

RACHING Humidor

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cedar

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is RACHING Humidor free?
RACHING Humidor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cedar free?
Cedar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RACHING Humidor or Cedar?
RACHING Humidor is rated higher. RACHING Humidor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cedar averages 4.5 from 150 ratings.
Do RACHING Humidor or Cedar have ads?
Neither RACHING Humidor nor Cedar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RACHING Humidor or Cedar?
RACHING Humidor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cedar every 3 days. Most recently, RACHING Humidor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cedar on November 5, 2026.

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