# Cigar Notes vs LeafLog

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cigar Notes at none against LeafLog's 4. Cigar Notes also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). LeafLog's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LeafLog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cigar Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

LeafLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cigar Notes has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cigar Notes ships an update every 10 days, LeafLog every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cigar Notes | LeafLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cigar-notes-journal/id6783081551/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaflog-cigar-journal/id6808584909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JONATHON TIMOTHY MORTON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783081553) | [Lukas Kuhlen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808584911) |

## What reviewers say

### Cigar Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cigar-notes-journal/id6783081551)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LeafLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaflog-cigar-journal/id6808584909)

Digitally catalog your cigar collection, humidors, and tasting notes. Track inventory, monitor climate, and build a personal taste profile to discover new favorites. Optional AI scanning helps identify cigars.

**Highlights:** Manage cigar inventory and purchase prices, Create and assign inventory to multiple humidors, Document humidor temperature and humidity, Log cigar tastings with ratings and notes, Build a personal taste profile, AI-powered cigar scanning, Community features for shared experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LeafLog Aficionado monatlich | $3.99 | per month |
| LeafLog Aficionado jährlich | $34.99 | per year |
| 10 KI-Scans | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 KI-Scans | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cigar Notes free?

Cigar Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LeafLog free?

LeafLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cigar Notes or LeafLog?

LeafLog is rated higher. Cigar Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LeafLog averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cigar Notes or LeafLog have ads?

Neither Cigar Notes nor LeafLog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cigar Notes or LeafLog?

Cigar Notes ships an update every 10 days, and LeafLog every 5 days. Most recently, Cigar Notes was updated on October 31, 2026 and LeafLog on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*