Comparison

BeagleEngrave vs Genmitsu

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

Head to head
About

BeagleEngrave

Monitor your laser engraver in real-time with HD/SD video and control its status remotely. Automatically generate time-lapse videos of your projects and manage multiple cameras and engravers.

Highlights
  • Real-time HD/SD video monitoring
  • Automatic time-lapse video generation
  • Laser engraver status control
  • Gcode/GRBL file upload
  • Process monitoring (percentage, time left)
  • Pause/Stop engraving
  • Multi-camera and engraver management
Features
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BeagleEngrave is an application with an easy and clean interface to remote monitoring the real-time video of your engraving/cutting and control your laser engraver status. With BeagleEngrave, you would auto-generate pretty cool time-lapse videos without any settings. Furthermore, BeagleEngrave allows you to : - Watch the real-time videos of engraving/cutting at HD / SD resolution - Capture the images of your laser engraver automatically when in engraving/cutting - Connect / Disconnect your laser engraver - Upload the gcode or GRBL files for direct printing - Check the engraving/cutting process by percentage and left time - Pause/Stop the engraving/cutting - Fire the laser engraver to alignment the engraving/cutting job on material - Move the X/Y axis by millimeter units - Adjust the moving speed of X/Y axis or laser power ratio during the engraving/cutting - Download and playback the time-lapse videos to your mobile phone - Support multiple Lasercam cameras and laser engravers for multiple management - Online upgrade of the firmware of the Lasercam camera - Wireless extends the Lasercam camera for smart kits

About

Genmitsu

This app provides an all-in-one platform for controlling and creating with GRBL CNC routers and laser machines. It streamlines the workflow from design to machine operation, offering intuitive control and real-time monitoring for makers and creators.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connectivity to machines
  • Simplified network setup
  • Intuitive control interface
  • File re-editing for laser engraving
  • Advanced image processing
  • Real-time monitoring of tasks
  • Quick image upload from gallery
Features
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Overview Manage Your CNC and Laser Projects Smarter, Faster, Anywhere The Genmitsu App is an all-in-one control and creation platform designed for GRBL CNC routers and Genmitsu laser machines. It connects seamlessly to your machines via Wi-Fi and provides an intuitive, purpose-built experience for makers, creators, and CNC enthusiasts, allowing you to focus on carving and engraving rather than setup and troubleshooting. With continuous enhancements up to version 2.4, the Genmitsu App integrates design, editing, and machine control into a streamlined workflow, giving you greater flexibility and control over your CNC carving and laser engraving projects. ———— Key Features Effortless Connectivity Connect to your CNC router or laser machine directly over Wi-Fi without the need for login credentials. Start managing carving and engraving tasks instantly from your device. Simplified Network Setup A fast three-step wireless configuration process allows you to connect your laser machine easily and begin engraving in just minutes. Intuitive Control Interface The app features a clean, user-friendly interface optimized for CNC and laser operations. Easily manage essential functions such as probe settings, feed rate adjustments, zeroing, and axis control with confidence. ———— Laser Engraving Features Convenient File Re-Editing Edit your design files anytime and save them for future engraving or carving sessions, enabling a more flexible and efficient workflow. Advanced Image Processing Supports multiple image processing modes, including image editing and one-click generation of barcodes and QR codes, expanding creative possibilities. Vector Path Generation Generate vector paths from bitmap and sketch images to enhance precision and unlock more advanced design capabilities. Real-Time Monitoring Monitor carving and engraving tasks in real time with live updates on coordinates, progress, and task status, ensuring full visibility throughout the operation. Quick Image Upload Upload images directly from your phone’s camera or photo gallery. Multiple image formats are supported, including PNG, JPG, and BMP. ———— Continuously Improved Experience With ongoing updates through version 2.4, the Genmitsu App continues to improve performance, usability, and stability, delivering a smoother and more powerful experience for CNC carving and laser engraving users.

Screenshots

BeagleEngrave4 screens
Genmitsu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Genmitsu at 3.4 against BeagleEngrave's 2.3. Genmitsu also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 0%) and ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

Genmitsu holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Genmitsu has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BeagleEngrave's written reviews are positive against 23% of Genmitsu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeagleEngrave ships an update monthly, Genmitsu every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BeagleEngrave versus Genmitsu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeagleEngraveGenmitsu
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)3.4 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews23.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB79 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer来昆 吕SAINSTORE INC

Customer experience

BeagleEngrave

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Genmitsu

All ratings19 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative73.1%

In-app purchases

None

BeagleEngrave

No in-app purchases

None

Genmitsu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeagleEngrave free?
BeagleEngrave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Genmitsu free?
Genmitsu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BeagleEngrave or Genmitsu?
Genmitsu is rated higher. BeagleEngrave averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Genmitsu averages 3.4 from 25 ratings.
Do BeagleEngrave or Genmitsu have ads?
Neither BeagleEngrave nor Genmitsu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeagleEngrave or Genmitsu?
BeagleEngrave ships an update monthly, and Genmitsu every 2 months. Most recently, BeagleEngrave was updated on September 12, 2026 and Genmitsu on September 23, 2026.

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