Comparison

LaserBurn vs Hobbs Time Extractor

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

Head to head
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.

About

Hobbs Time Extractor

This app automatically parses G1000 NXi CSV logs to extract flight times. It handles multiple files efficiently, converts timestamps to UTC, and calculates total flight time instantly. Your data remains private as all processing occurs locally.

Highlights
  • Auto-parse G1000 NXi CSV logs
  • Multi-file batch import
  • Accurate UTC timestamps
  • Instant Hobbs calculation
  • Privacy-first local processing
Features
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Hobbs Time Extractor lets you: • Auto‑parse G1000 NXi CSV logs Skip metadata lines, read only the date, local time, and UTC offset columns, and ignore boot‑up noise. • Multi‑file batch import Select one or a hundred log files at once; the app will process them all in sequence without eating up your RAM. • Accurate UTC timestamps Converts every entry into seconds‑since‑epoch, then displays clean UTC start and end times. • Instant Hobbs calculation See your total flight time in hours (formatted to two decimal places) alongside each file. • “N/A” fallbacks Unparsable or inaccessible files simply show “N/A” so you can spot issues at a glance. • Privacy‑first design All parsing happens locally—your flight data never leaves your device. Whether you’re a professional pilot tracking duty hours or an owner‑operator logging Hobbs, Hobbs Time Extractor saves you countless manual entries and spreadsheet headaches.

Screenshots

LaserBurn4 screens
Hobbs Time Extractor1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hobbs Time Extractor at 5.0 against LaserBurn's 1.6. LaserBurn's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Hobbs Time Extractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaserBurn has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaserBurn ships an update every 3 weeks, Hobbs Time Extractor every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LaserBurn versus Hobbs Time Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaserBurnHobbs Time Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (26 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Longer3D Technology Co., Ltd.Jonathan Daniel Anderson

Customer experience

LaserBurn

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

Hobbs Time Extractor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LaserBurn

No in-app purchases

None

Hobbs Time Extractor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaserBurn free?
LaserBurn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hobbs Time Extractor free?
Hobbs Time Extractor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LaserBurn or Hobbs Time Extractor?
Hobbs Time Extractor is rated higher. LaserBurn averages 1.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Hobbs Time Extractor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LaserBurn or Hobbs Time Extractor have ads?
Neither LaserBurn nor Hobbs Time Extractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaserBurn or Hobbs Time Extractor?
LaserBurn ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hobbs Time Extractor every 12 months. Most recently, LaserBurn was updated on September 17, 2026 and Hobbs Time Extractor on June 1, 2026.

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