# Laser vs LaserBurn

Laser and LaserBurn both sit at 1.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 20% of Laser's written reviews are positive against 8% of LaserBurn's. Laser also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). LaserBurn's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Laser holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaserBurn has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Laser's written reviews are positive against 8% of LaserBurn's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laser | LaserBurn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser/id1535131511/reviews)** | [1.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laserburn/id6451089363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 8.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongguan Xinjia Laser Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519391263) | [Shenzhen Longer3D Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688146945) |

## What reviewers say

### Laser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser/id1535131511)

This utility app is designed to enhance the performance of Bluetooth laser engraving machines. It focuses on system optimization and resolving multi-language bugs for a smoother user experience.

**Highlights:** System optimization, Multi-language bug fixes, Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LaserBurn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laserburn/id6451089363)

Control and manage your LONGER laser engraving machine. Import or create designs, set parameters, preview, and monitor engraving progress in real-time. Offers drawing tools, material library, and offline engraving capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect and control LONGER laser engravers, Import or create designs, Set engraving parameters, Real-time progress monitoring, Offline engraving support, Drawing and text tools, Engraving history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Laser free?

Laser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LaserBurn free?

LaserBurn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Laser or LaserBurn?

Laser is rated higher. Laser averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LaserBurn averages 1.6 from 26 ratings.

### Do Laser or LaserBurn have ads?

Neither Laser nor LaserBurn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Laser or LaserBurn?

Laser ships an update every 3 weeks, and LaserBurn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Laser was updated on August 23, 2026 and LaserBurn on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*