Comparison

MyGearVault vs Westcott

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

Head to head
About

MyGearVault

This app helps photographers and videographers catalog their equipment. It allows users to input details, organize items into categories or custom kits, and track their value. It also offers features to protect gear, including a stolen item database and access to insurance quotes.

Highlights
  • Input gear details
  • Organize by category
  • Create custom kits
  • Track item value
  • Stolen item database
  • Insurance quotes
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MyGearVault is the best way to “Input • Organize • Protect” your gear! MyGearVault is a FREE app designed to help photographers and videographers from professionals, to amateurs, to even hobbyists, know what they have and what it’s worth. Quickly and securely input all of your gear into your personal vault. We’ve made it easy for you to store all the important information about your gear. Store and verify your serial number, picture of your receipt, date purchased and much more. Even if your item doesn’t have a serial number ,you can still add it to your vault. We know you have a lot of gear, that’s why we help you organize it in a few unique and effective ways. First, each item can be saved into a specific category (i.e. Cameras, Lens, Computers, Data Storage, etc.). When you click on a category, you will see the total value of items based on the gear inside. Secondly, you can create custom kits of gear, like a wedding kit, travel kit, studio kit, video kit and more. This is a great way to know the value of gear you’re taking with you. Protect your gear. Get piece of mind that your gear has a level of protection when it’s stored inside your vault. For example, if your camera is stolen, simply click the “stolen” button inside the app and your serial number will be entered into our stolen database. If someone tries to verify your lens as their own, we will be notified. We at MyGearVault understand the importance of protecting your gear. That’s why we’re working with licensed professionals with access to top-rated insurance companies to find a solution that fits your needs. Right now inside MyGearVault you can take a short questionnaire to receive an insurance quote. And in about one business day, you can have full comprehensive coverage from one of our licensed insurance partners. MyGearVault: Input • Organize • Protect

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

MyGearVault4 screens
Westcott4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyGearVault at monthly against Westcott's every 6 months. MyGearVault also leads on ratings volume (148 vs 19) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for MyGearVault against 2.9 for Westcott. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyGearVault has 148 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of MyGearVault's written reviews are positive against 42% of Westcott's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyGearVault ships an update monthly, Westcott every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyGearVault versus Westcott: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyGearVaultWestcott
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (148 ratings) — better2.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings148 — better19
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyGearVault LLCF. J. Westcott Co.

Customer experience

MyGearVault

All ratings145 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral14.5%
Negative38.8%

Westcott

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

Bugs and requests

MyGearVault

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Gear data gets lost when switching apps
  • Unable to delete account
  • Receipts are heavily compressed and unreadable
  • Login and password reset not functioning
  • App not working on older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add weight field for gear
  • Implement iPad version
  • Allow custom categories and organization
  • Provide desktop/web app version
  • Add barcode/QR code scanning
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  • Implement gear check-in/out feature
  • Enable gear list import from spreadsheets

Westcott

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyGearVault

No in-app purchases

None

Westcott

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyGearVault free?
MyGearVault 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, MyGearVault or Westcott?
MyGearVault is rated higher. MyGearVault averages 3.1 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Westcott averages 2.9 from 19 ratings.
Do MyGearVault or Westcott have ads?
Neither MyGearVault nor Westcott shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyGearVault or Westcott?
MyGearVault ships an update monthly, and Westcott every 6 months. Most recently, MyGearVault was updated on October 24, 2026 and Westcott on October 24, 2026.

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