LaserForge AI vs ShopCAM

LaserForge AI is the ultimate AI-powered companion for laser engravers, from weekend hobbyists to professional shops. Eliminate guesswork, save time, and deliver precision results every single time. AI MATERIAL SCANNER Point your camera at any wood or material sample and our AI instantly identifies the species, grain pattern, hardness, and engraving difficulty. Recommended power, speed, and pass settings are automatically loaded into the Power Calculator with no manual entry required. SMART POWER CALCULATOR Enter your material thickness and desired engraving depth. LaserForge AI calculates the perfect laser power percentage, speed in mm/s, and air assist setting for your exact laser setup. Supports Diode, CO2, and Fiber lasers from 1W to 500W. AI ARTWORK GENERATOR Describe any design in plain English and watch AI generate stunning laser-ready artwork in seconds. Choose from four professional styles: Line Art, Geometric, Silhouette, or Ornamental. Download as high-resolution PNG or email directly to yourself. LASER CONFIGURATION Tell LaserForge AI about your machine once and every tool automatically calibrates to your specific equipment. Supports Diode, CO2, and Fiber laser types. LENS RECOMMENDATION ENGINE Get expert focal lens recommendations based on your material type and project requirements. Pro feature. AI LENS HEIGHT CALCULATOR AI calculates the precise focal stand-off distance for sharp, accurate engraving every time. Pro feature. JOB TIME CALCULATOR Get accurate time estimates before you start engraving based on your laser, material, and artwork dimensions. MY PROJECTS Save your best power settings locally on your device with no account required. Re-run any saved project with one tap. BUILT-IN GUIDE Step-by-step tutorial walks you through every feature from laser setup to finished engraving. FREE FEATURES AI Material Scanner, Smart Power Calculator, Laser Configuration, Material Library, AI Artwork Generator, Job Time Calculator, My Projects, Step-by-Step Guide. PRO FEATURES Lens Recommendation Engine, AI Lens Height Calculator, Unlimited AI Generations, Priority AI Processing. Manage your subscription through the App Store. Compatible with LightBurn, RDWorks, and XCS. Works with all Diode, CO2, and Fiber laser engravers. Built by engravers, for engravers. LaserForge AI - The Crown Jewel of Laser Engraving Apps. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

ShopCAM Pro turns your phone into a shop-floor CAM station. Describe the operation, get clean Fanuc-flavor G-code — no PC, no CAD file, no waiting. WHAT IT DOES • Conversational input: pick the operation, fill in the numbers, generate code • Covers drilling, peck drilling, milling, boring, tapping, threadmilling, and more • Fanuc-compatible ISO output — drops straight into Haas, Mazak, Centroid, LinuxCNC, Mach3/4 • 2D toolpath preview so you can visually verify the path before cutting • Machine profiles: save your tool offsets, rapid heights, and feed defaults • Full G-code editor with copy and share FREE TIER Drill and peck drilling operations — full featured, no time limit. SHOPCAM PRO Unlock all operations including milling, boring, tapping, threadmilling, and every future template. Three ways to subscribe: • Monthly: flexible, cancel any time • Annual: ~30% savings vs monthly • Lifetime: one payment, own it forever BUILT FOR THE SHOP FLOOR Works completely offline. No account required. Designed to be usable with one hand while standing at a machine. Always single-block, reduced rapid, and dry-run before cutting. ShopCAM handles the math — you handle the machine. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. Manage in your Apple ID Subscription Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doublevision.company/privacy