CNCjogger vs LaserLogbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CNCjogger
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Wireless CNC Jogging Made Simple Plug in CNCjogger Stick. Open CNCjogger App. Jog your CNC. No software installation required. CNCjogger turns your iPhone into a wireless jog controller. The CNCjogger Stick connects to the computer as a simulated USB keyboard—compatible with every CNC software that supports keyboard shortcuts for jogging. Supported Software: Carbide Motion, UGS (Universal G-Code Sender), Easel, Mach3, Mach4, OpenBuilds CONTROL, gSender, or design a custom layout for any other software that receives keyboard shortcuts Features: • Low-latency wireless controls from your phone • Automatically reconnects when you return to the shop and open the app • Hold-and-jog continuous movement (where supported by your CNC software) • Speed control shortcuts work with Carbide Motion (0.025mm, 0.25mm, 1mm, Fast) • Haptic feedback (feel every tap and hold) • No internet connection, log-ins, or iCloud account required • Supports custom layout for sending shortcuts to nonstandard CNC software What You Need: • CNCjogger Stick (sold separately at cncjogger.com) • USB-C or USB-A port on whatever computer you use to control your CNC (USB-C to USB-A adapter included) • iPhone with iOS 16+ • Bluetooth enabled on phone The Bottom Line: Stop running back to your computer to jog. You already have your phone in your pocket. CNCjogger gives you wireless control from anywhere in your shop—just like a traditional pendant, but completely wireless and at a fraction of the cost, all compatible with the software you already use.
LaserLogbook
Organize, search, and share laser settings for various laser types. Save your own settings locally or contribute to and discover community-tested configurations. Add photos and notes to projects for detailed tracking.
- Save unlimited laser settings locally
- Organize settings by machine, material, operation
- Search and filter saved settings
- Browse community-tested settings
- Share your best settings
- Download community settings
- Add photos and notes to projects
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LaserLogbook is the all-in-one app for organizing, searching, and sharing laser settings. Whether you use a CO₂, diode, fiber, or UV laser, LaserLogbook helps you keep all of your settings in one place so you can stop guessing and start engraving with confidence. Keep your settings private on your device or share them with the LaserLogbook community to help others and discover settings created by laser makers around the world. Features • Save unlimited laser settings locally • Organize settings by machine, material, operation, and more • Quickly search and filter your saved settings • Browse community-tested settings from other users • Share your best settings with the community • Download and save community settings to your own library • Add photos and detailed notes to every project • Works with CO₂, diode, fiber, UV lasers and more Whether you're a hobbyist, small business owner, or experienced maker, LaserLogbook makes it easy to organize your workflow, save time, and achieve consistent results on every project. Start building your personal laser settings library today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LaserLogbook at 5.0 against CNCjogger's 1.0. LaserLogbook also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). CNCjogger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. LaserLogbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CNCjogger asks for nothing beyond the download.
LaserLogbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
CNCjogger ships an update every 3 weeks, LaserLogbook every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CNCjogger | LaserLogbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motorharp Design LLC | Adam Rogner |
In-app purchases
CNCjogger
No in-app purchases
LaserLogbook
- LaserLogbook Premium$2.991 Month
- LaserLogbook Premium$24.991 Year
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