Comparison

Laser Library vs G

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

Head to head
About

Laser Library

Log your laser cutter settings and results to build a searchable library of successful projects. Save machine and material details, track test parameters, and attach photos to remember what worked. Share your findings with the maker community.

Highlights
  • Log laser machine details
  • Save material specifications
  • Record test parameters
  • Attach project photos
  • Search and filter library
  • Share settings with community
  • Sync across devices
Features
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Every laser project starts with the same question: what settings do I use? Laser Library answers it. Log a test once — the machine, the material, the power, speed, and passes, plus a photo of how it turned out — and you never have to guess at those numbers again. BUILT AROUND YOUR WORKSHOP • Machines — track every laser you own: type, wattage, lens, work area, and the software you drive it with. • Materials — save the stock you actually buy, down to species, coating, thickness, and supplier. • Tests — record power, speed, passes, frequency, line interval, focus offset, air assist and more, then rate how the result came out. SEE WHAT ACTUALLY WORKED Photograph the finished cut or engrave and attach it to the entry. Six months later, the picture tells you more than the numbers do. FIND IT AGAIN IN SECONDS Search and filter your whole library by machine, material, operation, or result. Put two tests side by side to see exactly which setting made the difference. SHARE WITH OTHER MAKERS Publish a dialed-in setting to the community, or browse what other makers have already proven on the same material. Save anything useful straight into your own library. ON IPHONE AND IPAD Sign in and your library syncs across iPhone and iPad. Signing in is optional — the app works offline and keeps everything on your device until you decide otherwise. PURCHASES One purchase unlocks Laser Library Pro: unlimited machines, more photos per test, and no ads. Prefer to keep it simple? Remove Ads on its own for less. Neither is a subscription. Works with diode, CO2, fiber, MOPA, and UV lasers.

About

G

This utility transforms images into high-quality G-Code for CNC machines, laser engravers, and plotters. It offers advanced controls for fine-tuning output and is designed for makers and professionals.

Highlights
  • Image to G-Code conversion
  • Advanced parameter controls
  • High-precision output
  • Export and share G-Code
  • Fast and easy to use
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Turn any image into high-quality G-Code with just one tap. Gcode Generator is a powerful and easy-to-use tool designed for CNC machines, laser engravers, plotters, and robotics projects. Features Image to G-Code Conversion Upload any image and generate clean G-Code instantly. Advanced Controls Adjust sample count, line density, center position, scaling, and other fine-tuning parameters. High-Precision Output Generate smooth curves, accurate paths, and machine-ready G-Code. Export and Share Save your generated G-Code Fast and Easy Built for makers, engineers, hobbyists, and CNC professionals. Whether you're engraving artwork, running a plotter, or preparing CNC projects, Gcode Generator provides a simple and efficient solution for generating G-Code. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Laser Library3 screens
G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: G at none against Laser Library's shown. Laser Library's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Laser Library sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and G sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Laser Library against 5.0 for G. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laser Library ships an update every 4 days, G every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Laser Library versus G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaser LibraryG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB89 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJustin HeintzOmer Faruk BAGCI

Customer experience

Laser Library

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

G

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Laser Library

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99
  • Laser Library Pro$4.99
8 purchases

G

Subscriptions5
  • GCode Weekly$1.997 Days
  • GCode Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • GCode Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • GCode Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • G-Code Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • 15 Credits$1.99
  • 30 Credits$2.99
  • 50 Credits$3.99

Questions

Is Laser Library free?
Laser Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G free?
G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Laser Library or G?
Laser Library and G are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Laser Library or G have ads?
Laser Library shows ads; G does not.
Which is updated more often, Laser Library or G?
Laser Library ships an update every 4 days, and G every 2 months. Most recently, Laser Library was updated on October 26, 2026 and G on October 16, 2026.

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