# PULL (Magazine) vs Cigar Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Cigar Notes at 4.8 against PULL (Magazine)'s 4.3. Cigar Notes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). PULL (Magazine)'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PULL (Magazine) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cigar Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cigar Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PULL (Magazine)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Cigar Notes's.

PULL (Magazine) ships an update every 9 months, Cigar Notes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PULL (Magazine) | Cigar Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-magazine/id921596465/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cigar-notes-journal/id6783081551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [JONATHON TIMOTHY MORTON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783081553) |

## What reviewers say

### PULL (Magazine)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-magazine/id921596465)

This publication is the official magazine for USA BMX and BMX Canada, focusing exclusively on BMX racing. It features rider profiles, new products, and race coverage from North America. Back and future issues are available for purchase within the app.

**Highlights:** Official USA BMX and BMX Canada publication, Covers BMX racing in North America, Features rider profiles and new products, Back issues available for purchase, Future issues available for purchase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PULL Magazine - June 2015 | $1.99 | one-time |
| PULL Magazine - May 2015 | $1.99 | one-time |
| PULL Magazine - August 2015 | $1.99 | one-time |
| November 2018 | $1.99 | one-time |
| January 2019 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dec 2019 | $1.99 | one-time |
| PULL Magazine Nov Dec 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| PULL Magazine | $1.99 | one-time |
| PULL Magazine Oct 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| PULL Magazine - November/December 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PULL (Magazine) free?

PULL (Magazine) 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, PULL (Magazine) or Cigar Notes?

Cigar Notes is rated higher. PULL (Magazine) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Cigar Notes averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do PULL (Magazine) or Cigar Notes have ads?

Neither PULL (Magazine) nor Cigar Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PULL (Magazine) or Cigar Notes?

PULL (Magazine) ships an update every 9 months, and Cigar Notes every 10 days. Most recently, PULL (Magazine) was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cigar Notes 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.*