EtcherLaser vs NEJE 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EtcherLaser
This app allows users to design and process laser engravings using a connected machine. It features a built-in camera for precise placement, conversion of handwriting and illustrations into editable data, and access to free in-app assets.
- Camera-assisted design placement
- Handwriting and illustration conversion
- Use photos from camera roll
- Free in-app design assets
- Connects to Etcher Laser machines
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EtcherLaser is an application for the Etcher Laser laser processing machine series. The Etcher Laser is equipped with a camera so that the software can capture photos inside the device, allowing users to easily adjust their data exactly where they want it on their material. In addition, handwriting and illustrations can be converted into data and processed by the built-in camera. You can also easily use photos in your camera roll or create your works with free assets in the app.
NEJE 2
Control your NEJE laser engraving device directly from your mobile. This application is exclusively designed for NEJE 1, 2, and 2S series devices, offering a streamlined way to manage your engraving projects.
- Control NEJE devices
- Exclusive support for NEJE 1/2/2S series
- Manage engraving projects
- List of supported devices
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This app is build for NEJE device only Use this application, you can control your NEJE device This app is only for NEJE 1/2/2S series device. Supported Devices List: 1. NEJE-BL 2019 2. NEJE Master 2 3. NEJE Master 2 Plus 4. NEJE Master 2 Max 5. NEJE Master 2 mini 6. NEJE Master 2S 7. NEJE Master 2S Plus 8. NEJE Master 2S Max
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NEJE 2 at 4.1 against EtcherLaser's 3.8. NEJE 2 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). EtcherLaser's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 16%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NEJE 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of EtcherLaser's written reviews are positive against 16% of NEJE 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, NEJE 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | NEJE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 15.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Shenzhen ZhiXinJie Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
EtcherLaser
NEJE 2
Bugs and requests
EtcherLaser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NEJE 2
Reported bugs
35 issues- No option to cut
- No access to external graphics
- Cannot modify preloaded content
- Limited control over features like laser placement
- Laser not found
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- App crashes
- Black screen on display after opening
- Operating system freezes after download
- Cannot get text or edit with this app
- Neje 2s max not working on anything but Mac app
- Laser won't connect
- Old app worked fine, new app doesn't
- Wood plate remains empty
- No option to add text, only images
- Not connecting from iPhone
- App crashes and shows black screen
- Preview moves too quickly
- Preview doesn't have a center option
- Trial and error needed for settings
- Cannot resize image
- Keyboard blocks 'set size' option
- Transparent background turns black
- Cannot confirm new value for image size
- Numerical keypad has no close button
- Numbers entered are not saved
- Cannot change image size
- Cannot create or change text
- Automatic repetitions cannot be set
- Dark mode always working, difficult to use
- Cannot see laser power and engraving time
- Values and labels not appearing beside sliders
- Stuck on 'Scanning'
- App doesn't work
- Connecting but not connecting
- Stuck on 'searching...' dialog
Requested features
16 requests- Add laser placement control
- Add text input option
- Add features from computer application
- Adjustable preview speed
- Center preview option
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- Add coordinate display
- Allow changing picture location
- Import SVG files
- Upload G-code
- Add notification for completion
- Add automatic repeat settings
- Add option to see engraving time in ms
- Add option to see % laser power
- Add option to switch between light and dark mode
- Add option to scale JPGs
- Publish BLE and USB APIs for external developers
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
NEJE 2
No in-app purchases
