EtcherLaser vs DJLaser
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.
DJLaser
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DJLaser at 11.0 against EtcherLaser's 13.0. On price, update cadence, 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 ships an update every 3 months, DJLaser every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtcherLaser | DJLaser |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SMART DIYS CO., LTD. | Dongguan Diaojiang Technology CO Ltd |
In-app purchases
EtcherLaser
No in-app purchases
DJLaser
No in-app purchases







