Comparison

EtcherLaser vs SGD Laser

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

SGD Laser

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This application is designed specifically for SCULFUNG's galvanometer laser engraving machine, allowing individuals or small business users to control the machine without the need for a computer. It simplifies the carving process, especially Suitable for outdoor use. Enable SCULFUN engraving machine equipment to print images, engrave, etc. on general non-metallic surfaces through APP operation

Screenshots

EtcherLaser4 screens
SGD Laser3 screens

Verdict

The call

EtcherLaser and SGD Laser are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, SGD Laser every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EtcherLaser versus SGD Laser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtcherLaserSGD Laser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSMART DIYS CO., LTD.Shenzhen Sculpfun Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

EtcherLaser

No in-app purchases

None

SGD Laser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EtcherLaser free?
EtcherLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SGD Laser free?
SGD Laser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EtcherLaser or SGD Laser have ads?
Neither EtcherLaser nor SGD Laser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EtcherLaser or SGD Laser?
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, and SGD Laser every 5 months. Most recently, EtcherLaser was updated on October 10, 2026 and SGD Laser on October 8, 2026.

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