Comparison

LaserPecker vs PrintLab

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

Head to head
About

LaserPecker

This app controls an intelligent laser engraving device for personal and small business use. It allows users to engrave images and cut materials on various non-metallic surfaces. Transform photos into sketch effects and create custom designs for crafts or personalization.

Highlights
  • Photo to sketch conversion
  • Engrave on wood, plastic, leather, paper
  • Cut patterns and text
  • Use cutouts as stencils
  • Mobile app control
Features
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激光啄木鸟 面对个人或小型商业应用的智能激光雕刻设备,可以通过APP操作设备在一般非金属表面打印图片、雕刻轨迹、或者进行切割 一 . 雕刻: 1.通过APP将照片、图案等任意形式的静态图片转换成单色素描效果 2.通过手机app控制镭雕设备,雕刻到木材、塑料、皮质、纸张、织物、毛毡纸、果皮等非金属、非透明等吸光材质材质或不反光涂层上; 即暂时不支持 在金属,陶瓷,石块等较为坚硬质材料上镭雕 二 . 裁切修改图片: 将材料切割出镂空文字,图案等效果: 1. 切割出图案(窗花,物品剪影等) 2.切割出镂空图案,将镂空图案作为模板,通过喷漆的方式将镂空图案转印 LaserPecker Intelligent laser engraving equipment for personal or small business applications can print pictures, engrave tracks or cut on general non-metallic surfaces by operating the equipment through the APP - Sculpture: 1. Convert static pictures in any form, such as photos and patterns, into monochrome sketch effect through the APP. 2. Use mobile app to control radium engraving equipment to engraving wood, plastic, leather, paper, fabric, felt paper, peel and other non-metallic and non-transparent light-absorbing materials or non-reflective coatings. That is, temporarily do not support the metal, ceramics, stones and other hard materials on radium engraving. - Cutting and modifying pictures: Cut the material into hollow words, patterns and other effects: 1. Cut patterns (window patterns, object silhouettes, etc.) 2. Cut out the hollow pattern, take the hollow pattern as the template, and transfer the hollow pattern through spray painting.

About

PrintLab

This app allows you to easily paint any pattern on virtually any surface. Upload your own images or use the built-in gallery to transfer designs wirelessly to a compatible device. It supports various surfaces, including curved and rough textures, and even body art with specialized ink.

Highlights
  • Paint on any surface
  • Upload custom pictures
  • Built-in image gallery
  • Wireless hotspot connection
  • Supports curved and rough surfaces
  • Body art compatible
  • Track cartridge usage
Features
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Introduction of Print Lab Print Lab is a very popular surface painting device recently, it abandoned the past defect : heavy ,narrow scope of application. You can easily paint any pattern on any surface you want. It can support upload pictures through App,the App comes with gallery and support the pictures took from your phone. Easy operation, just need the App connect with Print Lab through hotspots to transfer and paint pictures. It can support paint on curved surface, flat surface, rough and smooth surface, besides you can also paint on your body through specialized tattoo ink, the ink can be cleaned up easily. Characters of Print Lab It can realized to paint on any surface you want, the cartridges have many colors optional. Easy to take, the size and weight similar like a power bank. User can judge the cartridge usage by the records of paint length on App.

Screenshots

LaserPecker4 screens
PrintLab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LaserPecker at 2.1 against PrintLab's 1.5. LaserPecker also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (17% vs 6%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LaserPecker holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaserPecker has 70 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of LaserPecker's written reviews are positive against 6% of PrintLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaserPecker ships an update fortnightly, PrintLab every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LaserPecker versus PrintLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaserPeckerPrintLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (70 ratings) — better1.5 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews — better5.8% of reviews
Number of ratings70 — better14
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嗨兴科技Shenzhen Eve-Innovations Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

LaserPecker

All ratings63 ratings
Positive20.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative65.1%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral13.2%
Negative69.7%

PrintLab

All ratings13 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive5.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.2%

Bugs and requests

LaserPecker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PrintLab

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • Print X not available on app
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi
  • App not working
  • Cannot connect to iPhone
  • Cannot add text
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  • Cannot upload own pictures
  • Chinese menu for image upload
  • Favorites deleted after updates
  • Ink leaks
  • Ink clogs easily
  • Wi-Fi connection is weak and disconnects
  • Device remains unconnected
  • App does not recognize phone connection
  • App stuck at Wi-Fi prompt
  • Printing spinning wheel of death
  • Device freezes
  • Connection lost
  • Indicator light doesn't flash
  • Cannot find manual
  • App won't connect to internet
  • Print fails after upload
  • App doesn't recognize phone connection
  • App doesn't recognize WiFi connection
  • PrintPod is useless without app
  • App won't let me progress
  • Cannot pair device
  • App says unconnected despite WiFi connection
  • Printpen won't connect to router
  • Device won't stay connected
  • App not functional

Requested features

7 requests
  • Expand template selection
  • Allow custom image uploads
  • Support SVG, GIF, BMP formats
  • Improve font selection
  • Add more useful templates
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  • Improve print start timing
  • Provide Japanese manual

In-app purchases

None

LaserPecker

No in-app purchases

None

PrintLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaserPecker free?
LaserPecker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrintLab free?
PrintLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LaserPecker or PrintLab?
LaserPecker is rated higher. LaserPecker averages 2.1 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while PrintLab averages 1.5 from 14 ratings.
Do LaserPecker or PrintLab have ads?
Neither LaserPecker nor PrintLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaserPecker or PrintLab?
LaserPecker ships an update fortnightly, and PrintLab every 5 weeks. Most recently, LaserPecker was updated on November 3, 2026 and PrintLab on November 3, 2026.

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