EtcherLaser vs LaserBurn
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.
LaserBurn
Control and manage your LONGER laser engraving machine. Import or create designs, set parameters, preview, and monitor engraving progress in real-time. Offers drawing tools, material library, and offline engraving capabilities.
- Connect and control LONGER laser engravers
- Import or create designs
- Set engraving parameters
- Real-time progress monitoring
- Offline engraving support
- Drawing and text tools
- Engraving history
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[Important Notice] LaserBurn is only applicable to the LONGER Nano series, B1 series and RAY5 series. For the required firmware for the B1 series, please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/48eaZw5 or contact official after-sales service at support@longer.net. [Introduction] The LaserBurn app is designed specifically for LONGER laser engraving machines. With this app, you can connect and control your LONGER laser engraver, import or create designs, set engraving parameters, preview the engraving before starting, monitor progress in real-time, view engraving history, and even use offline engraving. [Wi-Fi Setup] - Display network information, scan for available Wi-Fi networks automatically, or assign a network manually. [Creation] - Offers drawing tools for graffiti (lines and simple shapes), text, QR code creation, album import and editing, photo capture, a material library, and layer management. [Preparation] - Set the design's position and size, and preview the engraving pattern. - Use border patrol to outline and adjust the engraving area. - Configure engraving parameters (laser power, speed, precision, repetitions, etc.). [Control] - Displays the machine's current position, and allows you to set the zero point, zero the software/hardware, move the axis, and adjust the laser focus. [Work] - Shows engraving details, including machine status, time, repetitions, and coordinates. - Adjust parameters such as laser power magnification, feed speed, and air assist. - Provides pause, resume, and end engraving options. [File] - View a list of G-code files stored on the machine, including capacity, file size, and more. - Select files for preview and engraving. [History] - Displays engraving history, including file names, times, and repetitions. - Reuse history files for repeat engraving. [Materials] - Access built-in or custom patterns for easy reuse. [Help] - A wealth of tutorial videos and documents are available to help you quickly get started with your LONGER engraving machine and troubleshoot any issues.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EtcherLaser at 3.8 against LaserBurn's 1.7. EtcherLaser also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 8%). LaserBurn's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 4). 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.
EtcherLaser holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaserBurn has 28 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 8% of LaserBurn's.
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, LaserBurn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | LaserBurn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 1.7 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 8.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 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 | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Shenzhen Longer3D Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
EtcherLaser
LaserBurn
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
LaserBurn
No in-app purchases








