Comparison

The Leaf Aficionado vs Cedar

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Cigar band scanning
  • Brand and origin details
  • Flavor profile analysis
  • Pairing recommendations
  • Comprehensive cigar database
Features
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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/

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

The Leaf Aficionado4 screens
Cedar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Leaf Aficionado at 5.0 against Cedar's 4.5. The Leaf Aficionado also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Cedar's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. The Leaf Aficionado sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cedar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Leaf Aficionado holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cedar has 142 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Leaf Aficionado ships an update every 10 days, Cedar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Leaf Aficionado versus Cedar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Leaf AficionadoCedar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (142 ratings)
Positive reviews—91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2142 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEmily BellowsSCALINGWEB TECHNOLOGIES

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Leaf Aficionado

Subscriptions4
  • 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
2 purchases

Cedar

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

Questions

Is The Leaf Aficionado free?
The Leaf Aficionado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cedar free?
Cedar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Leaf Aficionado or Cedar?
The Leaf Aficionado is rated higher. The Leaf Aficionado averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cedar averages 4.5 from 142 ratings.
Do The Leaf Aficionado or Cedar have ads?
Neither The Leaf Aficionado nor Cedar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Leaf Aficionado or Cedar?
The Leaf Aficionado ships an update every 10 days, and Cedar every 3 days. Most recently, The Leaf Aficionado was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cedar on October 26, 2026.

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