Comparison

Cigar Notes vs LEAF

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

Head to head
About

Cigar Notes

This app helps cigar enthusiasts log and remember every cigar they smoke. Record ratings, tasting notes, photos, and even the weather at the time of smoking. It offers monthly stats, a smoke calendar, and the ability to save favorite lounges.

Highlights
  • Log cigar ratings (draw, aroma, burn, flavor)
  • Record tasting notes and favorite quotes
  • Add photos to entries
  • Track monthly stats and smoke calendar
  • Save favorite lounges and smoking spots
  • Share reviews with friends
  • Sync journal across devices
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.

About

LEAF

Features
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LEAF is a private cigar journal and reference catalog for adults 21 and older. Keep a personal record of every cigar you smoke. Log a rating, write a review, capture your own read on strength and body, add tasting notes and a photo, and note details like size, where you were, and price. It is your journal, kept private to you. Look cigars up in a shared reference catalog, and use Similar Profiles to compare cigars by their catalog details. This is reference information, not a recommendation to buy or smoke. Private by default. Your reviews, photos, and notes are shown only to you. LEAF does not sell tobacco, link to retailers, or process purchases. Usage analytics are optional and can be turned off in Settings. Sign in with Apple is the only way to sign in, so there is no additional password to manage. LEAF is a tool for recording and referencing your own experience. It does not encourage or promote smoking or tobacco use.

Screenshots

Cigar Notes4 screens
LEAF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LEAF at every 4 days against Cigar Notes'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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cigar Notes ships an update every 10 days, LEAF every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cigar Notes versus LEAF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCigar NotesLEAF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJONATHON TIMOTHY MORTONKevin Washington

In-app purchases

None

Cigar Notes

No in-app purchases

None

LEAF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cigar Notes free?
Cigar Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LEAF free?
LEAF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cigar Notes or LEAF have ads?
Neither Cigar Notes nor LEAF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cigar Notes or LEAF?
Cigar Notes ships an update every 10 days, and LEAF every 4 days. Most recently, Cigar Notes was updated on October 31, 2026 and LEAF on October 31, 2026.

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