Engraver vs LaserPecker Design Space
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
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 rating: Engraver at 2.5 against LaserPecker Design Space's 1.8. Engraver also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 6%). LaserPecker Design Space's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (83 vs 23). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Engraver's written reviews are positive against 6% of LaserPecker Design Space's.
Engraver ships an update every 4 months, LaserPecker Design Space every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Engraver | LaserPecker Design Space |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (23 ratings) — better | 1.8 (83 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews — better | 6.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 83 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | 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 | 190 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dongguan Xinjia Laser Technology Co., Ltd | 嗨兴科技 |
Customer experience
Engraver
LaserPecker Design Space
Bugs and requests
Engraver
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
Engraver
No in-app purchases
LaserPecker Design Space
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Engraver free?
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