Comparison

LaserBurn vs HYLaser2

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

HYLaser2

Features
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HYLaser/HYLaser2 is a laser marking control software that connects to a laser marking machine using Bluetooth or WIFI to create and print images.

Screenshots

LaserBurn4 screens
HYLaser24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LaserBurn at every 3 weeks against HYLaser2's every 2 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

LaserBurn ships an update every 3 weeks, HYLaser2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LaserBurn versus HYLaser2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaserBurnHYLaser2
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB139 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Longer3D Technology Co., Ltd.兵 李

In-app purchases

None

LaserBurn

No in-app purchases

None

HYLaser2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaserBurn free?
LaserBurn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HYLaser2 free?
HYLaser2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LaserBurn or HYLaser2 have ads?
Neither LaserBurn nor HYLaser2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaserBurn or HYLaser2?
LaserBurn ships an update every 3 weeks, and HYLaser2 every 2 months. Most recently, LaserBurn was updated on October 9, 2026 and HYLaser2 on October 12, 2026.

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