EtcherLaser vs BURNLAB
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.
BURNLAB
This utility app assists with bitmap editing and machine parameter adjustments. It helps troubleshoot common issues and provides ongoing customer support for machine-related problems.
- Bitmap editing
- Carving parameter adjustment
- Problem solving
- Machine issue handling
- Customer service
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BURNLAB is capable of editing basic bitmaps, adjusting carving parameters, solving common problems, and continuously handling machine problems through customer service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EtcherLaser at 25% against BURNLAB's 0%. EtcherLaser also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5). BURNLAB's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EtcherLaser's written reviews are positive against 0% of BURNLAB's.
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, BURNLAB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | BURNLAB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — 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 | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Shenzhen AtomStack Technologies Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
EtcherLaser
BURNLAB
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
BURNLAB
No in-app purchases
