Comparison

Engraver vs MINGDA3D

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

MINGDA3D

Features
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MINGDA3D is the companion app for compatible MINGDA 3D printers. Keep your printers, print files, and job information together on your iPhone. MONITOR YOUR PRINTERS View your connected printers and check their availability, print progress, temperatures, and operating information. MANAGE PRINT JOBS Follow printing progress and use supported remote controls, including pause, resume, and stop, when your account permissions and the printer state allow it. WORK WITH PRINT FILES Upload G-code files to compatible printers, browse printer files, and review print history. VIEW PRINTER CAMERAS Open the live view from a compatible printer camera to check on your print. Camera availability depends on the printer, its configuration, and your access permissions. CONNECT AND STAY INFORMED Bind a compatible printer using its QR code or supported local-network discovery. View printer and account notifications, access help, and send feedback with screenshots. MAKE IT YOURS Choose your preferred language and use light or dark appearance. A MINGDA3D account and a compatible, connected MINGDA printer are required for printer features. Available functions vary by model, firmware, configuration, and account permissions. Remote controls do not replace safe, on-site supervision of the printer. Support: support@3dmingda.com

Screenshots

Engraver4 screens
MINGDA3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MINGDA3D at every 6 days against Engraver's every 4 months. 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

Engraver ships an update every 4 months, MINGDA3D every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Engraver versus MINGDA3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngraverMINGDA3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDongguan Xinjia Laser Technology Co., LtdShenzhen Mingda Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Engraver

No in-app purchases

None

MINGDA3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Engraver free?
Engraver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MINGDA3D free?
MINGDA3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Engraver or MINGDA3D have ads?
Neither Engraver nor MINGDA3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Engraver or MINGDA3D?
Engraver ships an update every 4 months, and MINGDA3D every 6 days. Most recently, Engraver was updated on November 3, 2026 and MINGDA3D on October 31, 2026.

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