EtcherLaser vs Laserbox for xTool
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.
Laserbox for xTool
This app connects to smart laser cutting and engraving devices, allowing users to control them via Wi-Fi. It enables creation using phone gallery images and offers example projects for various materials.
- Wi-Fi device control
- Mobile gallery integration
- Example project library
- Engrave and cut from phone images
- Smart device management
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The laserbox app is a smart management platform designed for the xTool series products. With the laserbox app, you can manage smart devices and make your fantastic ideas come true. Wi-Fi connection, easy control After connecting smart hardware devices to the laserbox app through Wi-Fi, you can control the devices with the laserbox app. Mobile phone gallery, creation at ease The laserbox app provides example projects for basic materials, and you can also engrave or cut your materials with the pictures on your phone. Contact us Your attention and support are welcome and appreciated. Your feedback, whether positive or negative, will be helpful for our progress. Should you have any questions or problems, contact us at support@xtool.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EtcherLaser at 3.8 against Laserbox for xTool's 2.4. Laserbox for xTool's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (23 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 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Laserbox for xTool has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, Laserbox for xTool daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | Laserbox for xTool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 2.4 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Makeblock Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
EtcherLaser
Laserbox for xTool
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
Laserbox for xTool
No in-app purchases
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