Comparison

Cigar Scanner & Tracker vs Cedar

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

Head to head
About

Cigar Scanner & Tracker

Manage your cigar collection, log detailed smoking sessions, and track aging progress. This app helps you understand your preferences with detailed notes, flavor wheels, and drink pairings. It offers AI-powered features for quick data entry and collection valuation.

Highlights
  • Humidor management with custom targets
  • Detailed cigar logging
  • Session notes and flavor wheel
  • AI cigar band scanner
  • Drink pairing and aging tracker
  • Collection statistics and value estimation
  • Data export (PDF/CSV)
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Your private cigar journal. Puro helps you manage your cigars across humidors, log detailed smoking sessions, monitor aging, and understand your preferences over time — all in one place. Start free: log your first humidor, cigar, and smoking session. Basic unlocks unlimited entries and every feature except AI; Premium adds the AI-powered tools. Basic and Premium include a free 3-day trial — no payment required to get started. ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION Create multiple humidors with custom humidity and temperature targets. Add cigars with full details: brand, vitola, origin, wrapper, strength, quantity, and price. See exactly what you own — and how long each cigar has aged. Filter any humidor by brand, date added, price, strength, aging status, or quantity. DETAILED SESSIONS Log notes across each stage of the cigar: cold draw, first third, second third, and final third. Use the flavor wheel to map profiles and rate draw, construction, flavor, and aroma with precision. AI CIGAR BAND SCANNER Scan a cigar band to quickly fill in key details: brand, model, vitola, origin, wrapper, and strength. DRINK PAIRING Record what you pair with each cigar — whisky, rum, coffee, wine, or more. AGING TRACKER Set an aging target and the date a cigar has been aging since, then follow its progress. The Aging tab shows every cigar in one place: target reached, within 7 days, or still aging. STATISTICS & COLLECTION VALUE Follow your sessions, favorite brands, average ratings, humidors and cigars in stock, and estimated collection value. EXPORT YOUR DATA Export your collection and journal as PDF or CSV. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No social features. Your data stays on your device (unless AI features are used). PLANS & WHAT EACH ONE INCLUDES FREE — no subscription, no account - 1 humidor, 1 cigar, and 1 smoking session - Full flavor wheel, ratings, and detailed session notes - Drink pairing notes - Private and fully on-device BASIC SUBSCRIPTION — every feature except AI - Unlimited humidors, cigars, and smoking sessions - Aging tracker and Aging tab - Export your collection and journal to PDF & CSV - Estimated collection value tracker - Offline use for core features - Includes a free 3-day trial PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION — everything in Basic, plus AI - AI cigar band scanner to auto-fill cigar details from a photo — up to 30 scans per month - AI collection value estimator for the cigars you already own — up to 10 estimates per month (estimates are a point-in-time snapshot) - Includes a free 3-day trial Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each period (monthly or yearly, depending on the plan) unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. IMPORTANT NOTICE Puro is a personal journaling tool intended for adults of legal smoking age in their jurisdiction. It helps you track a collection you already own; it does not sell tobacco or facilitate its purchase. This app does not promote, encourage, or glamorize tobacco use. Health Warning: Tobacco use is harmful to your health and is addictive. It increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and other serious harms. Cigar smoking is not a safe alternative to cigarettes. No Financial Advice: AI-generated price and value estimates are for personal collection tracking only and do not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice. Estimates are approximations and may not reflect actual market prices. Terms of Use: https://creativeadventureslab.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-Puro-Cigar-Journal-Tracker-3359f4ad1ce980d5b596c9eaee476889 Privacy Policy: https://creativeadventureslab.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Puro-Cigar-Journal-Tracker-32a9f4ad1ce9807dba1ef897446d282c Apple Standard EULA: 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

Cigar Scanner & Tracker4 screens
Cedar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cedar at 89% against Cigar Scanner & Tracker's 38%. Cedar also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) 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. Cigar Scanner & Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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

Cedar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cedar has 150 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Cigar Scanner & Tracker's written reviews are positive against 89% of Cedar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cigar Scanner & Tracker ships an update every 10 days, Cedar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cigar Scanner & Tracker versus Cedar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCigar Scanner & TrackerCedar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (6 ratings)4.5 (150 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.526.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCREATIVE ADVENTURES LABSCALINGWEB TECHNOLOGIES

Customer experience

Cigar Scanner & Tracker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral37.5%
Negative25.0%

Cedar

All ratings141 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cigar Scanner & Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Puro Cigar Journal Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Puro Cigar Journal Annual Basic3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Puro Cigar Journal Annual Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Cedar

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

Questions

Is Cigar Scanner & Tracker free?
Cigar Scanner & Tracker 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, Cigar Scanner & Tracker or Cedar?
Cedar is rated higher. Cigar Scanner & Tracker averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Cedar averages 4.5 from 150 ratings.
Do Cigar Scanner & Tracker or Cedar have ads?
Neither Cigar Scanner & Tracker nor Cedar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cigar Scanner & Tracker or Cedar?
Cigar Scanner & Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and Cedar every 3 days. Most recently, Cigar Scanner & Tracker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cedar on November 5, 2026.

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