EtcherLaser vs Laser
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.
Laser
This utility app is designed to enhance the performance of Bluetooth laser engraving machines. It focuses on system optimization and resolving multi-language bugs for a smoother user experience.
- System optimization
- Multi-language bug fixes
- Bluetooth connectivity
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1. Optimize the low version system 2. Fix multi language bugs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EtcherLaser at 3.8 against Laser's 1.8. Laser's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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.
EtcherLaser holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EtcherLaser's written reviews are positive against 20% of Laser's.
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, Laser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | Laser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — 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 | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Dongguan Xinjia Laser Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
EtcherLaser
Laser
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
Laser
No in-app purchases
