Laser Library vs SBM Laser Help
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Log laser machine details
- Save material specifications
- Record test parameters
- Attach project photos
- Search and filter library
- Share settings with community
- Sync across devices
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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.
SBM Laser Help
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Everything a fiber laser operator needs in one app: cutting parameters, cut defect diagnosis, troubleshooting guides, engineering calculators, and practical reference materials. SBM Laser Help helps fiber laser operators, technologists, and service engineers quickly find the right cutting settings, solve production problems, and reduce downtime. Whether you need cutting parameters, troubleshooting guidance, maintenance information, or engineering calculations, everything is available in one place. FEATURES • Cutting & Piercing Parameters Find recommended cutting and piercing parameters based on material, thickness, laser power, assist gas, focus position, and nozzle selection. • Cut Defect Diagnosis Upload a photo of a cut part and receive possible causes together with practical recommendations to improve cut quality. • Troubleshooting Find solutions for common cutting, machine, and process problems without searching through multiple manuals. • Engineering Calculators Use practical calculators and comparison tools for laser power selection, gas consumption, productivity, coil vs. sheet processing, plasma vs. laser comparison, DXF data, and more. • Maintenance & Service Access maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, equipment information, and machine error references. • Knowledge Base Search a growing collection of technical articles, reference materials, and practical recommendations for fiber laser cutting. • Operator Training Learn with practical step-by-step guides designed for everyday production work. DESIGNED FOR Fiber laser cutting operators Process engineers and technologists Maintenance and service engineers Manufacturing teams using fiber laser cutting machines SUBSCRIPTIONS SBM Laser Help works for free with monthly limits. Optional auto-renewable subscriptions raise those limits: • Operator — USD 3.99 / month • Engineer — USD 7.99 / month • Professional — USD 14.99 / month Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically for the same period unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before that period ends. You can manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple ID settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://sbmlaserhelp.com/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://sbmlaserhelp.com/legal/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SBM Laser Help at none against Laser Library's 3. SBM Laser Help also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Laser Library's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Laser Library sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SBM Laser Help asks for nothing beyond the download.
Laser Library ships an update every 4 days, SBM Laser Help fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Laser Library | SBM Laser Help |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Heintz | S&A Servicos Digitais e Consultoria LTDA |
In-app purchases
Laser Library
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Pro Upgrade$3.99
- Laser Library Pro$4.99
SBM Laser Help
No in-app purchases
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