Comparison

The Leaf Aficionado vs Smoking Pipe Master

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

Smoking Pipe Master

Features
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Smoking Pipe Master is a personal organizer for adult pipe collectors. Keep your pipes, tobacco, sessions, rotation, and statistics together in one on-device collection. YOUR PIPE COLLECTION • Add up to four photos for each pipe. • Record material, dimensions, filter, notes, and usage history. • Track rotation, rest time, and drying time so you can see what is ready next. TOBACCO CATALOG AND STOCK • Browse a built-in catalog of 1,270 pipe tobaccos. • Review blends, manufacturers, cuts, strength, moisture, and photos. • Track stock by package or exact weight in grams or ounces. • Receive low-stock alerts and view a usage-based forecast. SESSIONS AND STATISTICS • Record each session with its pipe and tobacco. • Use the puff timer with optional sound and vibration. • Review daily, weekly, monthly, six-month, and annual statistics. DRYING GUIDANCE Weather-assisted drying guidance helps estimate drying time using tobacco details and current conditions. LOCAL BY DESIGN Your collection is stored locally on your device. SUBSCRIPTION Keep up to 10 pipes and 10 tobacco cards for free, with no time limit or sign-up. All features are available. A monthly or annual subscription is needed only to add beyond either limit. Saved records remain accessible after a subscription ends. No charge before you confirm a purchase. Existing paid subscriptions are unchanged. Full access remains free in the Russian App Store storefront. Base prices are USD 4.99/month or USD 39.99/year; your region's price is shown at purchase. Eligible users may receive a separate Apple introductory offer. The applicable offer, payment and terms are shown at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in App Store subscription settings; restore purchases in the app. For adults only. This app is for collection and usage records. It does not sell tobacco or provide links to tobacco purchases. Tobacco use is harmful and addictive. Privacy Policy: https://pipemaster-2-70684.web.app/privacy/ Support: https://pipemaster-2-70684.web.app/support/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Leaf Aficionado4 screens
Smoking Pipe Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smoking Pipe Master at every 4 days against The Leaf Aficionado's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. The Leaf Aficionado sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Smoking Pipe Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Leaf Aficionado ships an update every 10 days, Smoking Pipe Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
The Leaf Aficionado versus Smoking Pipe Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Leaf AficionadoSmoking Pipe Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEmily BellowsALEKSANDR LEGONKOV

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

Smoking Pipe Master

Subscriptions2
  • Smoking Pipe Master Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Smoking Pipe Master Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is The Leaf Aficionado free?
The Leaf Aficionado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smoking Pipe Master free?
Smoking Pipe Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Leaf Aficionado or Smoking Pipe Master have ads?
Neither The Leaf Aficionado nor Smoking Pipe Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Leaf Aficionado or Smoking Pipe Master?
The Leaf Aficionado ships an update every 10 days, and Smoking Pipe Master every 4 days. Most recently, The Leaf Aficionado was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smoking Pipe Master on October 24, 2026.

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