EtcherLaser vs MiScreen
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.
MiScreen
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Using MiScreen-Air, you can send image files from your mobile device to the screen printing machine ""MiScreen a4"" for plate-making. [Supported Image File Formats] The following formats can be loaded: PDF BMP JPEG PNG AI (trimmed to artboard size, PDF must be included when saving) [Main Features] You can select and load image files from your mobile device. Adjust the plate-making image while previewing and send it to the plate-making machine. Black and White Conversion: Adjust the threshold for converting the loaded image to black and white, and the degree of dilation for trapping processing. Image Placement: Adjust the size, position, and rotation of the image. Copy Placement: Arrange multiple copies of the same image in a tiled pattern, specifying the number and spacing. [Requirements for Using MiScreen-Air] Mobile Device (Tablet/Smartphone) iOS/iPadOS 15,16,17 Screen Printing Machine MiScreen a4 Device Server To use this application, you need to connect MiScreen a4 to the same wireless LAN as your mobile device. By connecting a device server to the USB port of MiScreen a4, you can connect to a wireless LAN router. The following device servers have been tested: DS-700 (manufactured by Silex Technology, Inc.) DS-700AC (manufactured by Silex Technology, Inc.) [Supported Languages] Japanese, English (If the display language of the OS is not Japanese, it will be displayed in English.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EtcherLaser at 13.0 against MiScreen's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | MiScreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION |
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
MiScreen
No in-app purchases









