Comparison

Westcott vs Lume Control

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

Head to head
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.

About

Lume Control

Control your Lume Cube lighting directly from your smartphone. Adjust brightness, temperature, color, and effects. Access tutorials and inspiration to enhance your creative projects.

Highlights
  • Smartphone lighting control panel
  • Adjust brightness, temperature, color
  • Light grouping
  • Special effects control
  • Built-in tutorials
  • How-to videos
  • Inspirational content
Features
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Maximize the potential of your Lume Cube lighting with the help of the Lume Control App. This intuitive app turns your smartphone into a convenient and portable lighting control panel accessible right at your fingertips. Easily adjust your settings, like brightness, temperature, color, light grouping, special effects, and more. The Lume Control app is more of a resource than ever, with built-in tutorials, how-to-videos, and inspirational content to help you bring your next creation to light.

Screenshots

Westcott4 screens
Lume Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lume Control at monthly against Westcott's every 6 months. Lume Control also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 42%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 — 2.9 for Westcott against 3.0 for Lume Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Westcott's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lume Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Westcott ships an update every 6 months, Lume Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Westcott versus Lume Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWestcottLume Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (19 ratings)3.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1922 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF. J. Westcott Co.Kelly Mondora

Customer experience

Westcott

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

Lume Control

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Westcott

No in-app purchases

None

Lume Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Westcott free?
Westcott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lume Control free?
Lume Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Westcott or Lume Control?
Lume Control is rated higher. Westcott averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Lume Control averages 3.0 from 22 ratings.
Do Westcott or Lume Control have ads?
Neither Westcott nor Lume Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Westcott or Lume Control?
Westcott ships an update every 6 months, and Lume Control monthly. Most recently, Westcott was updated on September 16, 2026 and Lume Control on October 2, 2026.

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