Comparison

EtcherLaser vs LaserTonor

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

LaserTonor

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Bluetooth Connectivity: Establish connection with laser engravers to start/stop operations, adjust engraving progress, and monitor real-time status. Multi-Format Support: Upload and directly send various image formats ( PNG, JPG, BITMAP, PLT, SVG, Gcode) to devices for engraving without manual import. Parameter Customization: Configure laser power, engraving speed, cutting depth, and material-specific settings. Real-Time Preview: Generate visual simulations of engraving paths to preview results and prevent material waste from design errors. Firmware Updates: Deliver wireless firmware upgrades through the app to optimize performance or fix bugs without manual intervention. Hybrid Engraving: Combine different data types (e.g., vector and raster) in a single job for multi-effect engraving results.

Screenshots

EtcherLaser4 screens
LaserTonor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LaserTonor at fortnightly against EtcherLaser's every 3 months. EtcherLaser's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

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, LaserTonor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EtcherLaser versus LaserTonor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtcherLaserLaserTonor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB12 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSMART DIYS CO., LTD.Shenzhen Xiyou Aurora Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

EtcherLaser

No in-app purchases

None

LaserTonor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EtcherLaser free?
EtcherLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LaserTonor free?
LaserTonor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EtcherLaser or LaserTonor have ads?
Neither EtcherLaser nor LaserTonor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EtcherLaser or LaserTonor?
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, and LaserTonor fortnightly. Most recently, EtcherLaser was updated on September 8, 2026 and LaserTonor on September 11, 2026.

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