PrintLab vs Engraver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrintLab
This app allows you to easily paint any pattern on virtually any surface. Upload your own images or use the built-in gallery to transfer designs wirelessly to a compatible device. It supports various surfaces, including curved and rough textures, and even body art with specialized ink.
- Paint on any surface
- Upload custom pictures
- Built-in image gallery
- Wireless hotspot connection
- Supports curved and rough surfaces
- Body art compatible
- Track cartridge usage
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Introduction of Print Lab Print Lab is a very popular surface painting device recently, it abandoned the past defect : heavy ,narrow scope of application. You can easily paint any pattern on any surface you want. It can support upload pictures through App,the App comes with gallery and support the pictures took from your phone. Easy operation, just need the App connect with Print Lab through hotspots to transfer and paint pictures. It can support paint on curved surface, flat surface, rough and smooth surface, besides you can also paint on your body through specialized tattoo ink, the ink can be cleaned up easily. Characters of Print Lab It can realized to paint on any surface you want, the cartridges have many colors optional. Easy to take, the size and weight similar like a power bank. User can judge the cartridge usage by the records of paint length on App.
Engraver
This utility app connects to a laser engraver via Bluetooth. It allows users to import images, input text, and generate QR codes for engraving. Simple image processing is also supported, making it easy to use.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Import pictures
- Input text
- Generate 2D codes
- Simple picture processing
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The app connects the device through Bluetooth, can import pictures or input text, can generate two-dimensional code, can process pictures simply, easy to operate! Powerful!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Engraver at 2.5 against PrintLab's 1.5. Engraver also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 6%). PrintLab's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Engraver holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of PrintLab's written reviews are positive against 23% of Engraver's.
PrintLab ships an update every 5 weeks, Engraver every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrintLab | Engraver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (13 ratings) | 2.5 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.8% of reviews | 22.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Eve-Innovations Technology Co., Ltd. | Dongguan Xinjia Laser Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
PrintLab
Engraver
Bugs and requests
PrintLab
Reported bugs
30 issues- Print X not available on app
- Cannot connect to Wi-Fi
- App not working
- Cannot connect to iPhone
- Cannot add text
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- Cannot upload own pictures
- Chinese menu for image upload
- Favorites deleted after updates
- Ink leaks
- Ink clogs easily
- Wi-Fi connection is weak and disconnects
- Device remains unconnected
- App does not recognize phone connection
- App stuck at Wi-Fi prompt
- Printing spinning wheel of death
- Device freezes
- Connection lost
- Indicator light doesn't flash
- Cannot find manual
- App won't connect to internet
- Print fails after upload
- App doesn't recognize phone connection
- App doesn't recognize WiFi connection
- PrintPod is useless without app
- App won't let me progress
- Cannot pair device
- App says unconnected despite WiFi connection
- Printpen won't connect to router
- Device won't stay connected
- App not functional
Requested features
7 requests- Expand template selection
- Allow custom image uploads
- Support SVG, GIF, BMP formats
- Improve font selection
- Add more useful templates
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- Improve print start timing
- Provide Japanese manual
Engraver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PrintLab
No in-app purchases
Engraver
No in-app purchases
