MKSLaser vs LaserPecker Design Space
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
LaserPecker Design Space
This app provides a comprehensive platform for designing, editing, and controlling laser engraving machines. It allows users to upload images, create custom designs, and manage engraving settings for various materials. The software offers a user-friendly experience across mobile devices and laptops, facilitating efficient laser marking workflows.
- Design and edit custom laser engravings
- Connect and control laser machines via Bluetooth/WiFi
- Upload photos, patterns, and local files
- Generate barcodes and QR codes
- Real-time project preview and adjustment
- Access community designs and inspirations
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嗨兴科技 LaserPecker Design Space is a comprehensive software solution developed specifically for LaserPecker laser machines. It seamlessly integrates design, editing, and machine control functionalities, enabling a streamlined and efficient engraving and cutting workflow. Whether you're using a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop, the LaserPecker Design Space provides a consistent and user-friendly experience. Design, Control and Engrave 1. Connect your machine via Bluetooth or WiFi and start the engraving process on the go. 2. Quickly upload photos, patterns, and images of various formats to create your custom designs. 3. Select materials and precisely control engraving settings to achieve your desired results. 4. Access a rich collection of shapes and upload your own local files. 5. Easily generate barcodes and QR codes for batch laser marking. 6. Preview your project in real-time, and fine-tune the position and size on the material. 7. Explore inspirations from the LaserPecker community Craftzone. Get the project with one-step engraving procedure. *Note* This app is compatible with LP2, LP3, LP4, LP5, and LX series laser machines. To ensure optimal performance, please make sure to update your machine's firmware to the latest version. For users with the LP1 series or earlier versions of the LP2 and LP3 models, we recommend downloading the Community Version App - LaserPecker, or using our PC software instead.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LaserPecker Design Space at every 3 weeks against MKSLaser's every 6 weeks. LaserPecker Design Space also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). MKSLaser's advantage is review sentiment (16% vs 6%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.9 for MKSLaser against 1.8 for LaserPecker Design Space. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 87 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of MKSLaser's written reviews are positive against 6% of LaserPecker Design Space's.
MKSLaser ships an update every 6 weeks, LaserPecker Design Space every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MKSLaser | LaserPecker Design Space |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (49 ratings) — better | 1.8 (87 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews — better | 6.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 49 | 87 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangzhou Qianhui Information Technology Co.,Ltd | 嗨兴科技 |
Customer experience
MKSLaser
LaserPecker Design Space
Bugs and requests
MKSLaser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
LaserPecker Design Space
Reported bugs
49 issues- Forced to repeat safety course
- Cannot compose job without unit powered
- Picture not appearing in workspace
- Cannot access local photo gallery
- App crashes when not sharing info
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- App crashes when uploading file
- App says etching done but does nothing
- Cannot connect to LP1
- Cannot connect via Bluetooth
- Doesn't work correctly for LP1
- Disconnects easily
- Screen goes blank before verify
- Repeat function lacks new preview
- Multiple slide extension takes multiple tries
- Cannot batch engrave
- G-Code misaligned to preview
- Rotary dimensions off
- Power and depth changed
- Latest update broken, machine cannot connect
- Rotary tool broken, rotates back and forth
- Update changed settings
- Cannot share projects on iOS
- LP4 converter quietly removed
- Engrave photos incorrectly (dithered squares)
- Eraser function fills in erased areas
- App won't load, keeps kicking out
- App freezes halfway through design
- App registration broken (iOS)
- App crashes during uploading files
- App disconnects frequently
- App resets design
- iPad app closes when screen shuts off
- Save function ruins file
- File won't open after saving
- Blank projects appear
- Cannot convert text to cut
- Cannot convert any file
- Cannot trace SVG files
- Files do not save correctly
- Cannot work between computer and mobile
- Cannot directly open file
- App messes up design imported from Lightburn
- Unsupported firmware
- Rotary extension messed up
- Asks for pin code, says account does not exist
- App freezes when starting project
- App freezes when hitting engrave
- Latest update disconnects machine
- App disconnects every time SVG file loaded
Requested features
16 requests- Allow composing jobs without powering unit
- Allow access to local photo gallery
- Add compatibility for iPad
- More instructions on app usage
- Add duplicate button
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- Add contour preview
- Add save function
- Add text to cut conversion
- Add SVG tracing
- Improve computer/mobile file sync
- Allow direct file opening
- Provide guidance for Lightburn integration
- Add Layer creation
- Add grouping items
- Support inches input
- Support multi-line text
In-app purchases
MKSLaser
No in-app purchases
LaserPecker Design Space
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MKSLaser free?
Is LaserPecker Design Space free?
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