Comparison

Scouter Pro vs Westcott

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

Head to head
About

Scouter Pro

This app uses your device's camera to scan faces and display a "battle power" level in real-time. It includes a ranking system and options to save and share images, though it's intended as a joke and the measurements are not precise.

Highlights
  • Real-time face scanning
  • Battle power estimation
  • Ranking system
  • Save and share images
  • Customizable scouter color
  • Joke application
Features
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You can check the surrounding people’s battle power in real time by scanning their face with the scouter. You can browse people’s battle power statistics on the ranking page. You can check your targeted player’s battle power level even when they are surrounded by other players. This application is a joke. The battle power level is not precise. ===================================== 【Measurement Method】 1.Tap the measure button on the activated screen. 2.The camera automatically recognizes people’s faces in the frame. 3.Tap (inside) the frame once the camera recognizes a face. 4.Your battle power appears after moving to the measurement screen. 5.You can do the following things using the buttons at the bottom of the screen; check your ranking, save pictures, upload images to Twitter or Facebook. 6.You can change the scouter color to green, blue, or no color on the setting screen. 7.You can tap the edit button to delete images on the ranking screen. =====================================

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

Scouter Pro1 screens
Westcott4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scouter Pro at 3.5 against Westcott's 2.9. Scouter Pro also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). Westcott's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Scouter Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Westcott has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Scouter Pro's written reviews are positive against 42% of Westcott's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scouter Pro ships an update every 3 months, Westcott every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scouter Pro versus Westcott: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScouter ProWestcott
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better2.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOneWorld Co., Ltd.F. J. Westcott Co.

Customer experience

Scouter Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%

Westcott

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

In-app purchases

None

Scouter Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Westcott

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scouter Pro free?
Scouter Pro 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, Scouter Pro or Westcott?
Scouter Pro is rated higher. Scouter Pro averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Westcott averages 2.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Scouter Pro or Westcott have ads?
Neither Scouter Pro nor Westcott shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scouter Pro or Westcott?
Scouter Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Westcott every 6 months. Most recently, Scouter Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Westcott on October 3, 2026.

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