EtcherLaser vs Mini laser engraving machine
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.
Mini laser engraving machine
Control and operate a portable laser engraving device wirelessly via Bluetooth. This utility app allows users to connect to their engraver for precise customization and design application.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Device operation
- Control engraving settings
- Wireless design application
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EtcherLaser at 3.8 against Mini laser engraving machine's 3.2. Mini laser engraving machine's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, 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 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EtcherLaser's written reviews are positive against 22% of Mini laser engraving machine's.
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, Mini laser engraving machine every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | Mini laser engraving machine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 3.2 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Guangzhou Sr Thinker Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
EtcherLaser
Mini laser engraving machine
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
Mini laser engraving machine
No in-app purchases
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