EtcherLaser vs IKLESTAR
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
IKLESTAR
Connect your laser engraving machine wirelessly for a more engaging and straightforward creative experience. This application simplifies the process of laser engraving, making it accessible and enjoyable for users.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Simplified laser engraving
- Enhanced user experience
- Creative tool
Read full descriptionHide full description
Connecting the laser engraving machine through Bluetooth makes laser engraving easier and more interesting!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IKLESTAR at 5.0 against EtcherLaser's 3.8. IKLESTAR also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). EtcherLaser's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
IKLESTAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EtcherLaser's written reviews are positive against 50% of IKLESTAR's.
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, IKLESTAR monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | IKLESTAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 280 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Guangzhou Lingyue TechnoIogy Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
EtcherLaser
IKLESTAR
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
IKLESTAR
No in-app purchases
