Comparison

Flashpoint R2 vs Westcott

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

Head to head
About

Flashpoint R2

Control professional lighting systems wirelessly from your smartphone. Adjust exposure, modes, and settings for a wide range of compatible flash and LED products. This app enhances your camera's capabilities for advanced photographic control.

Highlights
  • Wireless TTL system control
  • Remote flash and LED management
  • Exposure and mode adjustment
  • Channel and group designation
  • Save and recall settings
  • Real-time parameter control
Features
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The Flashpoint APP operates in tandem with the Flashpoint R2 Pro Mark II transmitter as a mobile phone gateway to the graphical control of the R2 2.4GHz Wireless Radio Remote TTL System. The combination links seamlessly to a wide range of Flashpoint professional flash and LED products, from the mighty Rapid 1200 AC monolight to the lithium powered XPLOR’s and eVOLV’s portable strobes and on to the Zoom and Streaklight speedlights – all for use with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Panasonic/Olympus cameras. The FP APP expands the capabilities of your built-in smartphone camera to gain membership in the R2 Family. Capture like never before as part of the most expansive, elite club of flash and LED available for the imaging world. Every aspect of lighting nuance is before you on the screen; exposure, mode, modeling lamp, audio tones, stroboscopic range, as well as the 32 secure channels and 16 group designations. You can set it, test it, change it and memorize the stored settings for future events. Customize the R2 Family experience as you want it, without ever getting near your gear. No less than 16 pages of micromanagement of every exacting parameter relating to your lighting for studio or on location. It’s the discerning photographer’s dream come true.

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

Flashpoint R23 screens
Westcott4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Westcott at 2.9 against Flashpoint R2's 2.4. Westcott also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 17%). Flashpoint R2'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 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Flashpoint R2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Westcott's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flashpoint R2 versus Westcott: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashpoint R2Westcott
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (35 ratings)2.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better19
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAdorama inc.F. J. Westcott Co.

Customer experience

Flashpoint R2

All ratings35 ratings
Positive25.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative70.8%

Westcott

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

In-app purchases

None

Flashpoint R2

No in-app purchases

None

Westcott

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashpoint R2 free?
Flashpoint R2 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, Flashpoint R2 or Westcott?
Westcott is rated higher. Flashpoint R2 averages 2.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Westcott averages 2.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Flashpoint R2 or Westcott have ads?
Neither Flashpoint R2 nor Westcott shows ads.

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