EtcherLaser vs HandModel
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.
HandModel
A 3D hand model reference tool for artists. It uses your device's camera to detect and edit hand poses in real-time. Offers adjustable lighting for optimal viewing.
- 3D hand model reference
- Camera-based hand tracking
- Editable hand poses
- Adjustable lighting
- In-app purchase for ad removal and recording
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This is a 3D model viewing tool that can be used as a reference for drawing hands. Poses can be edited by detecting hand with the camera. 4 lights are available. lnApp purchase: Remove ads and Unlock the function to record editing. This software includes the work that is distributed in the Apache license 2.0.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EtcherLaser at 3.8 against HandModel's 2.8. EtcherLaser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). HandModel's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 25%) and ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price and device support 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. HandModel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EtcherLaser asks for nothing beyond the download.
EtcherLaser holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of EtcherLaser's written reviews are positive against 45% of HandModel'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, HandModel every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | HandModel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 2.8 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 44.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Kosuke Nishioka |
Customer experience
EtcherLaser
HandModel
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
HandModel
- Remove Ads, Unlock saveslots$1.99
