Comparison

HouseStock Vault vs Cedar

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

Head to head
About

HouseStock Vault

Easily catalog your belongings with this private inventory app. Organize items by room and category, mark important possessions, and view statistics. Perfect for moving, decluttering, or insurance purposes.

Highlights
  • Catalog items with details
  • Mark important items
  • Search and group by room/category
  • Customize rooms and categories
  • View statistics and charts
  • Unlock achievements
Features
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Home Inventory helps you catalog what you own — without accounts, subscriptions, or the cloud. Everything stays on your device for a simple, private way to stay organized. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Add items with name, quantity, room, and category • Mark important items so they stand out • Search by name and group your list by room or category • Browse item details and keep your inventory tidy with quick edits • Customize rooms and categories (emoji + icon) to match your home • See totals and bar charts in Statistics • Unlock achievements as your inventory grows • Optional demo data to explore the app before you commit • Short onboarding and an in-app “How to use” guide PERFECT FOR Moving, decluttering, insurance lists, rental prep, or anyone who wants a clear picture of belongings by space. PRIVACY Your inventory is stored locally on your device. No sign-in required.

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

HouseStock Vault4 screens
Cedar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HouseStock Vault at 5.0 against Cedar's 4.5. HouseStock Vault also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Cedar's advantage is ratings volume (147 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. HouseStock Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HouseStock Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cedar has 147 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HouseStock Vault versus Cedar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHouseStock VaultCedar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (147 ratings)
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1147 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGentiana KrasniqiSCALINGWEB TECHNOLOGIES

In-app purchases

None

HouseStock Vault

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cedar

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

Questions

Is HouseStock Vault free?
HouseStock Vault 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, HouseStock Vault or Cedar?
HouseStock Vault is rated higher. HouseStock Vault averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cedar averages 4.5 from 147 ratings.
Do HouseStock Vault or Cedar have ads?
Neither HouseStock Vault nor Cedar shows ads.

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