EtcherLaser vs Engraving Creator
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.
Engraving Creator
This app serves as a companion for Metrix Gmbh's configurator projects and individual engraving services. It allows users to create custom engravings for their projects.
- Engraving companion app
- Supports configurator projects
- Facilitates individual engraving services
- Custom engraving creation
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This is an engraving companion app for Metrix Gmbh's configurator projects and Individual Engraving Service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Engraving Creator at 100% against EtcherLaser's 25%. EtcherLaser's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, Engraving Creator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | Engraving Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — 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 |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Metrix Internet Design GmbH |
Customer experience
EtcherLaser
Engraving Creator
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
Engraving Creator
No in-app purchases
