Comparison

Cedar vs Cigar Notes

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

Head to head
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/

About

Cigar Notes

Log your cigar experiences with detailed ratings, tasting notes, and photos. Discover new cigars from a vast library and track your smoking habits over time. Share your experiences with friends and revisit your favorite smoking spots.

Highlights
  • Rate cigars on draw, aroma, burn, and flavor
  • Add tasting notes and favorite quotes
  • Attach photos to entries
  • Searchable cigar library
  • Monthly stats and smoke calendar
  • Save favorite lounges and spots
  • Share reviews with friends
Features
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Cigar Notes is the cigar journal that remembers every smoke for you. Log a cigar in seconds :: Search a library of 8,500 (and growing), rate it on various characteristics, jot your tasting notes, and snap a photo. Each entry is automatically stamped with the weather and where you were. FEATURES • Rate every cigar on four marks — draw, aroma, burn, and flavor — for an honest overall score • Tasting notes and a favorite quote for each smoke • Snap or attach a photo, framed just how you like it • Recap — monthly stats, a smoke calendar, all-time totals, and your highest-rated sticks • Vibe — save your favorite lounges and smoking spots • Buddies — share reviews and see what your friends are smoking • Your journal syncs across your devices Whether you're a weekend hobbyist or a seasoned aficionado, Cigar Notes keeps your collection, ratings, and memories in one beautiful place. Cigar Notes is a personal journaling tool intended for adults of legal smoking age. It does not sell tobacco.

Screenshots

Cedar4 screens
Cigar Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cigar Notes at none against Cedar's 2. Cigar Notes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Cedar's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). 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. Cigar Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cigar Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cedar has 97 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Cedar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cigar Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cedar ships an update every 3 days, Cigar Notes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cedar versus Cigar Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCedarCigar Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (97 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSCALINGWEB TECHNOLOGIESJONATHON TIMOTHY MORTON

Customer experience

Cedar

All ratings97 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Cigar Notes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cedar

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
None

Cigar Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cedar free?
Cedar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cigar Notes free?
Cigar Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cedar or Cigar Notes?
Cigar Notes is rated higher. Cedar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Cigar Notes averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Cedar or Cigar Notes have ads?
Neither Cedar nor Cigar Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cedar or Cigar Notes?
Cedar ships an update every 3 days, and Cigar Notes every 8 days. Most recently, Cedar was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cigar Notes on September 29, 2026.

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