Comparison

LaserForge AI vs LaserLogbook

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

Head to head
About

LaserForge AI

Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

LaserForge AI4 screens
LaserLogbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

LaserForge AI and LaserLogbook are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. LaserForge AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LaserLogbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LaserForge AI versus LaserLogbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaserForge AILaserLogbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRONALD EUGENE WALLACEAdam Rogner

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LaserForge AI

Subscriptions3
  • Hobbyist$9.991 Month
  • Maker$24.991 Month
  • Pro Shop$49.991 Month
2 purchases

LaserLogbook

Subscriptions2
  • LaserLogbook Premium$2.991 Month
  • LaserLogbook Premium$24.991 Year

Questions

Is LaserForge AI free?
LaserForge AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LaserLogbook free?
LaserLogbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LaserForge AI or LaserLogbook have ads?
Neither LaserForge AI nor LaserLogbook shows ads.

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