# Laser Library vs PaxxMaker

The clearest difference is ads: PaxxMaker at none against Laser Library's shown. PaxxMaker also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Laser Library's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Laser Library sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PaxxMaker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Laser Library against 5.0 for PaxxMaker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Laser Library ships an update every 4 days, PaxxMaker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laser Library | PaxxMaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-library/id1153484018/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paxxmaker/id6770208998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Heintz](https://appshunter.io/developer/593909443) | [Daniel Richter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896724451) |

## What reviewers say

### Laser Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-library/id1153484018)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Laser Library Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### PaxxMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paxxmaker/id6770208998)

Monitor and control your 3D printer remotely. View live print progress, temperatures, and camera feeds. Receive notifications for print status and filament changes. Manage spools and track power consumption.

**Highlights:** Live print progress and ETA, Real-time temperature monitoring, Camera stream viewing, Print status notifications, Smart plug integration for auto shutdown, Filament spool tracking, Apple Watch app and widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| annual Support | $9.99 | per year |
| Support 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Laser Library free?

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

### Is PaxxMaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Laser Library or PaxxMaker?

Laser Library and PaxxMaker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Laser Library or PaxxMaker have ads?

Laser Library shows ads; PaxxMaker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Laser Library or PaxxMaker?

Laser Library ships an update every 4 days, and PaxxMaker every 9 days. Most recently, Laser Library was updated on October 26, 2026 and PaxxMaker on October 25, 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.*