Comparison

EtcherLaser vs MRCARVE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

MRCARVE

This app transforms static images into sketch effects for laser engraving and cutting. It allows mobile control of laser engraving equipment for various materials, enabling detailed designs and hollowed-out patterns.

Highlights
  • Image to sketch conversion
  • Mobile control of laser engravers
  • Engraving on diverse materials
  • Pattern cutting for hollow effects
  • Template creation for spray painting
Features
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I. Engraving: 1.Convert any form of static pictures such as photos and patterns into single sketch effect through APP 2. Control the laser engraving equipment through mobile APP. Engraving to wood, plastic, leather, paper, woolen fabrics, peel, electronic components, all metal materials, lacquered materials, non-transparent materials. Second, cutting Cutting out the material to create hollowed-out text, patterns, and other effects 1. Cut out the pattern (windowpane, object silhouette, etc.) 2. Cut out the skeleton pattern, use the skeleton pattern as a template, and transfer the skeleton pattern by spraying paint.

Screenshots

EtcherLaser4 screens
MRCARVE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MRCARVE at 5.0 against EtcherLaser's 3.8. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MRCARVE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EtcherLaser versus MRCARVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtcherLaserMRCARVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB126 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSMART DIYS CO., LTD.Dongguan Diaojiang Technology CO Ltd

Customer experience

EtcherLaser

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

MRCARVE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EtcherLaser

No in-app purchases

None

MRCARVE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EtcherLaser free?
EtcherLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MRCARVE free?
MRCARVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EtcherLaser or MRCARVE?
MRCARVE is rated higher. EtcherLaser averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MRCARVE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EtcherLaser or MRCARVE have ads?
Neither EtcherLaser nor MRCARVE shows ads.

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