What is Cigarbase?
Cigarbase is an AI-powered cigar companion app designed for enthusiasts who want to identify, collect, and explore premium cigars. The app uses advanced image recognition trained on a curated database of over 52,000 cigars from more than 400 brands across 30 countries. Users can photograph any cigar or band to instantly retrieve the brand name, blend, country of origin, wrapper type, ring gauge, strength profile, and community tasting notes. Beyond identification, Cigarbase includes a digital humidor for tracking collections, an AI Sommelier for personalized pairing recommendations, and The Lounge — a social community connecting enthusiasts worldwide. The app is available on iOS and Android in six languages: English, German, Turkish, Spanish, French, and Chinese.
AI Cigar Scanner
The Cigarbase AI Scanner is a computer-vision tool that identifies cigars from photographs. Users point their smartphone camera at a cigar, cigar band, or box label, and the AI returns a match from 52,000+ database entries within seconds. Each result includes the manufacturer, blend name, wrapper leaf type, binder, filler origin, ring gauge, length, strength rating (mild to full), and detailed flavor profile with tasting notes. The scanner works with partial bands, aged wrappers, and even bare cigars without any visible branding. Recognition accuracy improves continuously through community feedback and expanded training data from verified cigar retailers and manufacturers.
Digital Humidor and Collection Tracking
The Digital Humidor is a collection management system that lets users catalog every cigar they own, smoke, or wish to acquire. For each entry, users can record the purchase date, price, vendor, quantity, storage location, and aging duration. The app tracks humidity and temperature preferences, sends aging reminders, and provides inventory analytics showing spending patterns, brand preferences, and consumption history over time. Users can organize collections by brand, country, strength, or custom tags. The wishlist feature lets users bookmark cigars discovered through the scanner or community reviews for future purchase.
AI Sommelier — Personalized Recommendations
The AI Sommelier is a recommendation engine that analyzes each user's taste preferences, past ratings, and smoking history to suggest cigars they are likely to enjoy. Beyond cigar-to-cigar recommendations, the Sommelier suggests food pairings (chocolate, coffee, aged cheese), drink pairings (single malt whisky, rum, cognac, espresso), and occasion-based selections (celebration, relaxation, after-dinner). The algorithm weights flavor profile similarity, strength progression, wrapper preference, and seasonal availability. Users with 10 or more ratings receive increasingly precise suggestions. The AI Sommelier is available exclusively with the Gold subscription at $9.99 per month.
Venue Directory — Find Lounges Worldwide
The Cigarbase Venue Directory is a global database of cigar-friendly establishments including dedicated lounges, hotel smoking rooms, rooftop bars, tobacconists, and restaurants with designated smoking areas. Each listing includes the venue name, address, opening hours, phone number, website, photos, and user ratings. Visitors can filter by venue type, location, amenities (outdoor terrace, walk-in humidor, full bar, private rooms), and community rating. Venue owners and managers can claim their listing through the Partner Program to update information, respond to reviews, and access visitor analytics. The directory currently covers venues across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.
Founding Member Program
The Cigarbase Founding Member Program is a limited-edition membership offered to the first 500 applicants worldwide. Founding Members receive a permanent FM badge displayed on their profile, 3 months of complimentary Gold subscription (valued at $29.97), priority access to beta features before public release, and a direct channel to influence product decisions through quarterly feedback sessions. The program is designed for early adopters who want to shape the platform's development. Once all 500 spots are filled, the Founding Member Program closes permanently. Applications are reviewed within 48 hours.
Pricing and Subscription Plans
Cigarbase operates on a freemium model with three tiers. The Free plan includes up to 5 AI scans per day, basic humidor tracking for up to 50 cigars, community access to The Lounge, and the full cigar glossary. The Gold plan at $9.99 per month adds unlimited AI scans, the AI Sommelier recommendation engine, advanced collection analytics, export capabilities, and priority customer support. A Platinum tier designed for cigar shops, lounges, and industry professionals is planned for late 2026, offering business analytics, multi-location inventory management, and API access.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cigarbase?
- Cigarbase is an AI-powered cigar companion app for iOS and Android. It lets you identify cigars with AI scanning, track your humidor collection, get personalized recommendations, and connect with a global community of enthusiasts.
- Is Cigarbase free?
- Yes, core features are free including cigar scanning, basic collection tracking, and community access. The Gold subscription at $9.99/month unlocks unlimited scans, AI Sommelier, advanced analytics, and premium features.
- How does AI scanning work?
- Simply take a photo of any cigar or cigar band. The AI instantly identifies the brand, blend, origin, strength, and tasting notes from our database of over 52,000 cigars. It works with bands, labels, and even bare cigars.
- How many cigars are in the database?
- Over 52,000 cigars from hundreds of brands worldwide, including detailed information on origin, wrapper type, ring gauge, strength, flavor profiles, and user ratings. The database is continuously updated.
- What is the AI Sommelier?
- The AI Sommelier analyzes your taste preferences, past ratings, and smoking history to recommend cigars you'll love. It also suggests food and drink pairings for each cigar. Available with the Gold subscription.
- Does Cigarbase sell tobacco products?
- No. Cigarbase does not sell, distribute, or promote the sale of tobacco products. It is a personal collection management, social community, and AI identification tool for adult cigar enthusiasts.
- Is Cigarbase available on iOS and Android?
- Yes, Cigarbase is available on both platforms. Download from the Google Play Store now. The iOS App Store version is coming soon.
- What languages does Cigarbase support?
- Cigarbase is available in English, German, Turkish, Spanish, French, and Chinese. The full app interface, cigar database, and community features are localized for each language.