Comparison

MKSLaser vs xTool Studio

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

xTool Studio

Design, monitor, and control your smart device projects from your phone. This app offers lightweight creative tools for design refinement and real-time project monitoring with alerts. It provides intuitive control over your projects from setup to completion.

Highlights
  • Lightweight creative tools
  • Real-time project monitoring
  • Job completion alerts
  • Intuitive project control
  • Support for F2 and WonderPress devices
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Design, monitor, and control your xTool machine — right from your phone. WORKS WITH F2 · WonderPress · M1 Ultra · Apparel Printer · Apparel Printer Plus · M2 · O1 Omni Printer · F1 · F1 Lite · F1 Ultra. More models are added with each release. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Create and adjust designs on the go — no computer needed. - Watch jobs in real time and get alerted the moment one finishes or needs you. - Connect, set up, start, pause, and monitor every project from one screen. EARLIER XTOOL MACHINE? F1, F1 Lite, F1 Ultra, S1, P2, P2S, D1 Pro 2.0, D1 Pro, D1 and M1 work with our xTool Creative Space Mobile app — search for it in the App Store. Questions or trouble connecting? Email mobile-support@xtool.com.

Screenshots

MKSLaser3 screens
xTool Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xTool Studio at 65% against MKSLaser's 16%. xTool Studio also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xTool Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of MKSLaser's written reviews are positive against 65% of xTool Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MKSLaser ships an update every 6 weeks, xTool Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MKSLaser versus xTool Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMKSLaserxTool Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (49 ratings)4.4 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews65.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4962 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB445 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Qianhui Information Technology Co.,LtdMakeblock Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MKSLaser

All ratings47 ratings
Positive17.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative76.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative78.0%

xTool Studio

All ratings43 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.4%

In-app purchases

None

MKSLaser

No in-app purchases

None

xTool Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MKSLaser free?
MKSLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xTool Studio free?
xTool Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MKSLaser or xTool Studio?
xTool Studio is rated higher. MKSLaser averages 1.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while xTool Studio averages 4.4 from 62 ratings.
Do MKSLaser or xTool Studio have ads?
Neither MKSLaser nor xTool Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MKSLaser or xTool Studio?
MKSLaser ships an update every 6 weeks, and xTool Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, MKSLaser was updated on October 23, 2026 and xTool Studio on October 28, 2026.

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