Comparison

MKSLaser vs JW

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MKSLaser

This app enables mobile control of a laser engraving machine. Connect via Wi-Fi to operate the machine, transfer files, and manage engraving parameters. Edit images, adjust settings, and monitor the engraving process directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Connect to engraver via Wi-Fi
  • Operate machine remotely
  • File transfer and management
  • Image editing and parameter adjustment
  • Real-time engraving monitoring
  • Built-in graphic material selection
Features
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MKSLaser 是一款用于手机与 MKS DLC32 交互的应用程序。使用本应用程序前,请确保手机与雕刻机在同一局域网内。在应用程序中输入机器的IP或扫描局域网中的雕刻机。连接成功后即可操作机器、定位、文件传输、雕刻、查看雕刻信息等)。 首页左上角的连接按钮可以输入雕刻机的IP地址或在局域网内扫描雕刻机。上部显示屏显示机器当前的 X/Y 坐标和激光强度。底部有四个大按钮,可以进入对应的子菜单: 1.点击“创建”按钮后 a.图片可以编辑,图片来源可以有几种方式:在手机屏幕上涂鸦、在手机上拍照、在手机上选择图片。 b.进入编辑画面后,可以对画面进行亮度、对比度等效果的编辑。还可以配置文件名修改、图片大小、速率、功率等。 c.雕刻范围可在手机APP上巡查,即轮廓雕刻。 d.参数调整完成后,即可切片上传至雕刻机。雕刻机成功接收后,您将进入雕刻页面。 2.点击“控制”按钮后 雕刻机采用步进电机移动,可设定不同的步距和移动速度; 还可以使步进电机归零、定位、解锁步进电机等。 3.点击“素材”按钮后 您可以选择用于雕刻的内置图形材料 4.点击“雕刻”按钮后 雕刻机返回到机器上TF卡的文件列表,可以选择要雕刻的文件

About

JW

Features
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JW-TECH is an APP for J-Well warning light users to achieve mobile phone control equipment.Main Function Introduction: ON/OFF, Mode conversion, SOS mode, customized mode quick convert, electric quantity display.

Screenshots

MKSLaser3 screens
JW3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JW at every 2 weeks against MKSLaser's every 6 weeks. JW also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 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

MKSLaser ships an update every 6 weeks, JW every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MKSLaser versus JW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMKSLaserJW
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Qianhui Information Technology Co.,Ltd业城 罗

In-app purchases

None

MKSLaser

No in-app purchases

None

JW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MKSLaser free?
MKSLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JW free?
JW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MKSLaser or JW have ads?
Neither MKSLaser nor JW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MKSLaser or JW?
MKSLaser ships an update every 6 weeks, and JW every 2 weeks. Most recently, MKSLaser was updated on September 14, 2026 and JW on September 14, 2026.

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