# Hahnemühle vs Westcott

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Westcott at none against Hahnemühle's 2. Westcott also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 4) and review sentiment (42% vs 33%). Hahnemühle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hahnemühle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Westcott asks for nothing beyond the download.

Westcott holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Hahnemühle's written reviews are positive against 42% of Westcott's.

Hahnemühle ships an update every 3 months, Westcott every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hahnemühle | Westcott |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hahnemuhle/id1589992770/reviews) | **[2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westcott/id6443550271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hahnemuhle FineArt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589992772) | [F. J. Westcott Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059795775) |

## What reviewers say

### Hahnemühle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hahnemuhle/id1589992770)

Access product support, tutorials, and exclusive tools like a paper calculator and finder. Become part of the Excellence Program, manage your Hahnemühle ID, and find global partners. Share events and stay updated on the latest news and products.

**Highlights:** Product support and tutorials, Exclusive PRO App tools, Paper Calculator and Finder, Hahnemühle ID account management, Excellence Program participation, MyArtRegistry service, Global partner locator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hahnemühle PRO Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hahnemühle PRO Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### Westcott

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westcott/id6443550271)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hahnemühle free?

Hahnemühle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Westcott free?

Westcott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hahnemühle or Westcott?

Westcott is rated higher. Hahnemühle averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Westcott averages 2.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do Hahnemühle or Westcott have ads?

Neither Hahnemühle nor Westcott shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hahnemühle or Westcott?

Hahnemühle ships an update every 3 months, and Westcott every 6 months. Most recently, Hahnemühle was updated on November 3, 2026 and Westcott on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*