Comparison

Engraver vs LaserBurn

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Import pictures
  • Input text
  • Generate 2D codes
  • Simple picture processing
Features
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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!

About

LaserBurn

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
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[Important Notice] LaserBurn is only applicable to the LONGER Nano series, B1 series and RAY5 series. For the required firmware for the B1 series, please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/48eaZw5 or contact official after-sales service at support@longer.net. [Introduction] The LaserBurn app is designed specifically for LONGER laser engraving machines. With this app, you can connect and control your LONGER laser engraver, import or create designs, set engraving parameters, preview the engraving before starting, monitor progress in real-time, view engraving history, and even use offline engraving. [Wi-Fi Setup] - Display network information, scan for available Wi-Fi networks automatically, or assign a network manually. [Creation] - Offers drawing tools for graffiti (lines and simple shapes), text, QR code creation, album import and editing, photo capture, a material library, and layer management. [Preparation] - Set the design's position and size, and preview the engraving pattern. - Use border patrol to outline and adjust the engraving area. - Configure engraving parameters (laser power, speed, precision, repetitions, etc.). [Control] - Displays the machine's current position, and allows you to set the zero point, zero the software/hardware, move the axis, and adjust the laser focus. [Work] - Shows engraving details, including machine status, time, repetitions, and coordinates. - Adjust parameters such as laser power magnification, feed speed, and air assist. - Provides pause, resume, and end engraving options. [File] - View a list of G-code files stored on the machine, including capacity, file size, and more. - Select files for preview and engraving. [History] - Displays engraving history, including file names, times, and repetitions. - Reuse history files for repeat engraving. [Materials] - Access built-in or custom patterns for easy reuse. [Help] - A wealth of tutorial videos and documents are available to help you quickly get started with your LONGER engraving machine and troubleshoot any issues.

Screenshots

Engraver4 screens
LaserBurn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Engraver at 2.5 against LaserBurn's 1.6. Engraver also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 8%). LaserBurn's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

Engraver holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Engraver's written reviews are positive against 8% of LaserBurn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Engraver ships an update every 4 months, LaserBurn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Engraver versus LaserBurn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngraverLaserBurn
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (23 ratings) — better1.6 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews22.5% of reviews — better8.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2326 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongguan Xinjia Laser Technology Co., LtdShenzhen Longer3D Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Engraver

All ratings23 ratings
Positive30.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive22.5%
Neutral22.5%
Negative55.0%

LaserBurn

All ratings26 ratings
Positive11.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative80.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Engraver

No in-app purchases

None

LaserBurn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Engraver free?
Engraver 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, Engraver or LaserBurn?
Engraver is rated higher. Engraver averages 2.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while LaserBurn averages 1.6 from 26 ratings.
Do Engraver or LaserBurn have ads?
Neither Engraver nor LaserBurn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Engraver or LaserBurn?
Engraver ships an update every 4 months, and LaserBurn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Engraver was updated on September 21, 2026 and LaserBurn on September 17, 2026.

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