Comparison

EtcherLaser vs HYLaser2

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

HYLaser2

Features
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HYLaser/HYLaser2 is a laser marking control software that connects to a laser marking machine using Bluetooth or WIFI to create and print images.

Screenshots

EtcherLaser4 screens
HYLaser24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EtcherLaser at 13.0 against HYLaser2's 15. 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EtcherLaser versus HYLaser2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtcherLaserHYLaser2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB135 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSMART DIYS CO., LTD.兵 李

In-app purchases

None

EtcherLaser

No in-app purchases

None

HYLaser2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EtcherLaser free?
EtcherLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HYLaser2 free?
HYLaser2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EtcherLaser or HYLaser2 have ads?
Neither EtcherLaser nor HYLaser2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EtcherLaser or HYLaser2?
EtcherLaser ships an update every 3 months, and HYLaser2 every 3 months. Most recently, EtcherLaser was updated on November 3, 2026 and HYLaser2 on October 30, 2026.

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