Laser engraving vs G
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Laser engraving
This app allows you to easily engrave designs using a portable WiFi laser engraver. Connect wirelessly to send content from your device to the engraver for a seamless experience.
- Portable WiFi laser engraver control
- Wireless content transfer
- Easy engraving process
- App-based design sending
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The portable wifi laser engraver!Using wifi content to app doing engrave easily.
G
Transform images into high-quality G-Code for CNC machines, laser engravers, and plotters. Offers advanced controls for precise output and easy sharing. Ideal for makers and professionals.
- Image to G-Code conversion
- Advanced parameter controls
- High-precision output
- Export and share G-Code
- Fast and easy to use
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Turn any image into high-quality G-Code with just one tap. Gcode Generator is a powerful and easy-to-use tool designed for CNC machines, laser engravers, plotters, and robotics projects. Features Image to G-Code Conversion Upload any image and generate clean G-Code instantly. Advanced Controls Adjust sample count, line density, center position, scaling, and other fine-tuning parameters. High-Precision Output Generate smooth curves, accurate paths, and machine-ready G-Code. Export and Share Save your generated G-Code Fast and Easy Built for makers, engineers, hobbyists, and CNC professionals. Whether you're engraving artwork, running a plotter, or preparing CNC projects, Gcode Generator provides a simple and efficient solution for generating G-Code. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: G at 5.0 against Laser engraving's 1.8. Laser engraving's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. G sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Laser engraving asks for nothing beyond the download.
G holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Laser engraving has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Laser engraving ships an update fortnightly, G every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Laser engraving | G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dongguan Xinjia Laser Technology Co., Ltd | Omer Faruk BAGCI |
Customer experience
Laser engraving
G
In-app purchases
Laser engraving
No in-app purchases
G
- GCode Weekly$1.997 Days
- GCode Monthly$4.991 Month
- GCode Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
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- GCode Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
- G-Code Pro Yearly$42.991 Year
- 15 Credits$4.99
- 30 Credits$9.99
- 50 Credits$14.99
