Comparison

LaserTonor vs HYLaser2

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

Head to head

HY Laser Marking

About

LaserTonor

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Bluetooth Connectivity: Establish connection with laser engravers to start/stop operations, adjust engraving progress, and monitor real-time status. Multi-Format Support: Upload and directly send various image formats ( PNG, JPG, BITMAP, PLT, SVG, Gcode) to devices for engraving without manual import. Parameter Customization: Configure laser power, engraving speed, cutting depth, and material-specific settings. Real-Time Preview: Generate visual simulations of engraving paths to preview results and prevent material waste from design errors. Firmware Updates: Deliver wireless firmware upgrades through the app to optimize performance or fix bugs without manual intervention. Hybrid Engraving: Combine different data types (e.g., vector and raster) in a single job for multi-effect engraving results.

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

LaserTonor4 screens

HYLaser24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LaserTonor at fortnightly against HYLaser2's every 2 months. HYLaser2's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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

LaserTonor ships an update fortnightly, HYLaser2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

LaserTonor versus HYLaser2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	LaserTonor	HYLaser2
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Fortnightly — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	139 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Shenzhen Xiyou Aurora Technology Co., Ltd	兵李

In-app purchases

None

LaserTonor

No in-app purchases

None

HYLaser2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaserTonor free?

LaserTonor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HYLaser2 free?

HYLaser2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do LaserTonor or HYLaser2 have ads?

Neither LaserTonor nor HYLaser2 shows ads.

Which is updated more often, LaserTonor or HYLaser2?

LaserTonor ships an update fortnightly, and HYLaser2 every 2 months. Most recently, LaserTonor was updated on September 11, 2026 and HYLaser2 on August 2, 2026.