EtcherLaser vs Engraver
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.
Engraver
This utility app connects to a laser engraver via Bluetooth. It allows users to import images, input text, and generate QR codes for engraving. Simple image processing is also supported, making it easy to use.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Import pictures
- Input text
- Generate 2D codes
- Simple picture processing
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The app connects the device through Bluetooth, can import pictures or input text, can generate two-dimensional code, can process pictures simply, easy to operate! Powerful!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EtcherLaser at 3.8 against Engraver's 2.5. EtcherLaser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Engraver's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, 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.
EtcherLaser holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Engraver has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EtcherLaser's written reviews are positive against 23% of Engraver's.
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, Engraver every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | Engraver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 2.5 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 22.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Dongguan Xinjia Laser Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
EtcherLaser
Engraver
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
Engraver
No in-app purchases
