How does the AI identify a cigar from a photo?
Frame the cigar — band, wrapper, foot, all three. Our AI matches against a catalog of thousands of vitolas, reading the band typography, wrapper shade, oils, veins, and ring gauge. Identification typically takes about ten seconds and returns a confidence score so you know how sure the model is.
Is Cigarista free?
Yes — you get two free identifications to try the app, plus an unlimited digital humidor and wishlist. Premium ($7.99/mo or $79.99/year) unlocks monthly scan allowances, the What I Like taste profile, AI recommendations, and the new public profile and share-page features.
Which platforms is Cigarista on?
Android phones and tablets, plus a Progressive Web App you can install from your browser on any platform — iOS, desktop, anywhere. Your humidor syncs across every device when you sign in.
Why isn't Cigarista in the Apple App Store?
We built a full iOS version and submitted it — Apple rejected it. We appealed, and they stood by their call: the App Store doesn’t allow apps that relate to tobacco, full stop. So on iPhone, Cigarista runs as a web app instead — open it in Safari, tap Share → “Add to Home Screen,” and it behaves just like a native app, syncing across all your devices. If you think a humidor tracker for adults 21+ deserves a spot on the store, feel free to let Apple know on our behalf.
What's the difference between a humidor and a wishlist?
The Humidor is your collection — cigars you own, with quantities, aging time, and ratings. The Wishlist is everything you want but don’t have. When you finally land a wishlisted cigar, “Got one” moves it over in a tap.
What is a Grail cigar?
A Grail is a must-have in your personal hall of fame — a cigar you’d cross a continent to smoke. Mark anything as a Grail (in your humidor or wishlist) and it gets the signature animated gold border and is tallied in your stats.
Can I share a review publicly?
Yes (Premium). Every review you write gets its own URL with a custom share card that previews cleanly on X, iMessage, Slack, and Discord. Readers can comment on the page without an account, and there's a built-in CTA for them to install the app if they're curious.
Does Cigarista work offline?
Browsing your humidor, wishlist, and previously identified cigars works offline. New AI identifications need a connection because the model runs in the cloud.
How accurate is the identification?
Around 92% on a clear photo of an unsmoked, banded cigar. Accuracy dips for very rare regional releases, heavily damaged bands, and partly-smoked sticks. When the model isn't sure, it surfaces top candidates so you can pick.
Who is Cigarista for?
Adult cigar enthusiasts — collectors, hobbyists, lounge regulars, and anyone who’s tired of “I don’t remember what that was.” For adults 21+ only.