ACJ vs The Leaf Aficionado
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
The Leaf Aficionado
Instantly access comprehensive cigar information by scanning a cigar band. Discover brand, origin, flavor profiles, and pairing suggestions to enhance your cigar experience.
- Cigar band scanning
- Brand and origin details
- Flavor profile analysis
- Pairing recommendations
- Comprehensive cigar database
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We built an app that lets your customers scan a cigar band and instantly know everything about it — brand, origin, flavor profile, even what to pair it with. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Leaf Aficionado at 5.0 against ACJ's 1.5. The Leaf Aficionado also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. ACJ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and The Leaf Aficionado sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Leaf Aficionado holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
ACJ ships an update every 11 days, The Leaf Aficionado every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACJ | The Leaf Aficionado |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JAMSoft Inc | Emily Bellows |
In-app purchases
ACJ
- ACJ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- ACJ Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
The Leaf Aficionado
- Aficionado Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
- Connoisseur Monthly2 variants$15.991 Month
- Aficionado Yearly2 variants$83.991 Year
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- Connoisseur Yearly2 variants$134.991 Year
