Comparison

PHECDA vs LaserBurn

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

Head to head
About

PHECDA

Create and edit images for laser engraving. Upload your designs directly to compatible laser engraving machines for precise crafting. Ideal for hobbyists and creators looking to personalize projects.

Highlights
  • Image editing tools
  • Design upload to laser engravers
  • Support for laser engraving machines
  • User-friendly interface
  • Project personalization
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This is an application that supports laser engraving machines, users can use it to edit images, upload to laser engraving machines and engrave.

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

PHECDA4 screens
LaserBurn4 screens

Verdict

The call

PHECDA and LaserBurn both sit at 1.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 8% of LaserBurn's written reviews are positive against 0% of PHECDA's. LaserBurn also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.7 for PHECDA against 1.6 for LaserBurn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of PHECDA's written reviews are positive against 8% of LaserBurn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PHECDA versus LaserBurn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHECDALaserBurn
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (7 ratings) — better1.6 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews8.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings726 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB93 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer东 陈Shenzhen Longer3D Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

PHECDA

All ratings7 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%

LaserBurn

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

In-app purchases

None

PHECDA

No in-app purchases

None

LaserBurn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PHECDA free?
PHECDA 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, PHECDA or LaserBurn?
PHECDA is rated higher. PHECDA averages 1.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while LaserBurn averages 1.6 from 26 ratings.
Do PHECDA or LaserBurn have ads?
Neither PHECDA nor LaserBurn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PHECDA or LaserBurn?
PHECDA ships an update every 3 weeks, and LaserBurn every 3 weeks. Most recently, PHECDA was updated on October 4, 2026 and LaserBurn on October 9, 2026.

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