Comparison

SmartLite Director vs Westcott

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

Head to head
About

SmartLite Director

Control multiple smart lighting fixtures with intuitive gestures on your mobile device. Match ambient scene colors using your device's camera and save custom presets for dynamic lighting setups.

Highlights
  • Intuitive gesture-based fixture control
  • Adjust intensity and color with one/two-finger slides
  • Match ambient scene color with device camera
  • Create and save custom scene presets
  • Group control for multiple fixtures
  • Classic left/right fader interface
Features
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The next generation in smart lighting control from Litepanels Engineering is here! The innovative Director Interface allows you to intuitively adjust both the color and intensity of multiple connected fixtures: • Create a fixture control box, then slide up and down with one finger to adjust fixture intensity • Slide with two fingers to adjust color • Double tap the control box to deactivate that fixture • The group control box allows you to control the intensity of multiple fixtures all at once Use your iPad or iPhone camera to sense the ambient scene color: • Match the scene color with or without the impact of your Litepanels fixtures • Use with a mobile device stand and match in real time for color dynamic setups. Scene Presets: • Use built in factory color presets or create your own We’ve also retained the classic Devices Interface to allow you to control your fixtures with traditional left/right faders just like you would with the SmartLite!

About

Westcott

Control compatible Westcott lights and triggers wirelessly from your mobile device. Adjust settings, manage groups, and save custom lighting scenes for a faster workflow. Keep your connected products updated with over-the-air firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Remote control of FJ Speedlights and Strobes
  • Adjust L-Series COBs and Ice Light 3 settings
  • Manage groups and channels
  • Create and save custom lighting scenes
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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Supported Devices: • FJ-X3 Wireless Trigger (for controlling FJ Wireless lights) • FJ-X2 Wireless Trigger (for controlling FJ Wireless lights) • Ice Light 3 • L120-B COB • L60-B COB Take Full Control from the Palm of Your Hand Connect your mobile device to your favorite Westcott lights and triggers for fast and reliable control. Control Your FJ Speedlights and Strobes Link the FJ-X3 and FJ-X2 Wireless Triggers to the app for remote control of your compatible speedlights and strobes. Supported models include FJ80, FJ80 II, FJ80-SE, FJ200, FJ400, FJ400 II, and FJ800. Manage groups, channels, output settings, and more from your mobile device for faster workflow on set. [Note: FJ-T1 Wireless Trigger is not Bluetooth® compatible.] Endless Creative Control for L-Series COBs & Ice Light 3 Complete control of your L-Series COBs and Ice Light 3: adjust light output, switch modes, activate FX, and fine-tune FX frequency with quick, reliable Bluetooth control. Create and Save Custom Scenes You can store up to 99 custom lighting scenes that recall your favorite setups in seconds. Scenes work with both L-Series COBs and FJ strobes and speedlights. Stay Ready for Your Next Shoot Keep your connected products up to date for the best performance. The app supports OTA firmware updates for the Ice Light 3, L120-B COB, and L60-B COB. Note: Reference the Westcott device manual for compatibility. To ensure optimal performance, keep all software and firmware up to date across all connected devices, including cameras, Westcott FJ & L-Series devices, mobile devices, and the Westcott StudioLink app. Instructional FAQ Link: https://help.fjwestcott.com/en-US/using-the-westcott-studio-link-app Disclaimer: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by F.J. Westcott Co. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Westcott is a brand of F.J. Westcott Co. in the U.S.A. ® and ™ designate trademarks of F.J. Westcott Co. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © F.J. Westcott Co. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

SmartLite Director4 screens
Westcott4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Westcott at 2.9 against SmartLite Director's 1.6. Westcott also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 14 months). SmartLite Director's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Westcott holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of SmartLite Director's written reviews are positive against 42% of Westcott's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartLite Director ships an update every 14 months, Westcott every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmartLite Director versus Westcott: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartLite DirectorWestcott
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (25 ratings)2.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVidendum Production Solutions, Inc.F. J. Westcott Co.

Customer experience

SmartLite Director

All ratings23 ratings
Positive8.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative82.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative81.0%

Westcott

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

In-app purchases

None

SmartLite Director

No in-app purchases

None

Westcott

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartLite Director free?
SmartLite Director is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Westcott free?
Westcott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartLite Director or Westcott?
Westcott is rated higher. SmartLite Director averages 1.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Westcott averages 2.9 from 19 ratings.
Do SmartLite Director or Westcott have ads?
Neither SmartLite Director nor Westcott shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartLite Director or Westcott?
SmartLite Director ships an update every 14 months, and Westcott every 6 months. Most recently, SmartLite Director was updated on October 24, 2026 and Westcott on October 24, 2026.

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