Comparison

Laserbox for xTool vs LaserBurn

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

Head to head
About

Laserbox for xTool

This app connects to smart laser cutting and engraving devices, allowing users to control them via Wi-Fi. It enables creation using phone gallery images and offers example projects for various materials.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi device control
  • Mobile gallery integration
  • Example project library
  • Engrave and cut from phone images
  • Smart device management
Features
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The laserbox app is a smart management platform designed for the xTool series products. With the laserbox app, you can manage smart devices and make your fantastic ideas come true. Wi-Fi connection, easy control After connecting smart hardware devices to the laserbox app through Wi-Fi, you can control the devices with the laserbox app. Mobile phone gallery, creation at ease The laserbox app provides example projects for basic materials, and you can also engrave or cut your materials with the pictures on your phone. Contact us Your attention and support are welcome and appreciated. Your feedback, whether positive or negative, will be helpful for our progress. Should you have any questions or problems, contact us at support@xtool.com.

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

Laserbox for xTool4 screens
LaserBurn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Laserbox for xTool at 2.4 against LaserBurn's 1.6. Laserbox for xTool also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (25% vs 8%). 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

Laserbox for xTool holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Laserbox for xTool's written reviews are positive against 8% of LaserBurn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laserbox for xTool ships an update daily, LaserBurn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Laserbox for xTool versus LaserBurn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaserbox for xToolLaserBurn
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (23 ratings) — better1.6 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better8.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2326 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakeblock Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Longer3D Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Laserbox for xTool

All ratings23 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

LaserBurn

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

In-app purchases

None

Laserbox for xTool

No in-app purchases

None

LaserBurn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Laserbox for xTool free?
Laserbox for xTool 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, Laserbox for xTool or LaserBurn?
Laserbox for xTool is rated higher. Laserbox for xTool averages 2.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while LaserBurn averages 1.6 from 26 ratings.
Do Laserbox for xTool or LaserBurn have ads?
Neither Laserbox for xTool nor LaserBurn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laserbox for xTool or LaserBurn?
Laserbox for xTool ships an update daily, and LaserBurn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Laserbox for xTool was updated on October 4, 2026 and LaserBurn on October 18, 2026.

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