Westcott vs EquiCapture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
EquiCapture
This app provides equestrian photographers with inspiration, posing ideas, and creative tips. It's designed to help users capture stunning photos of horses and their owners with confidence. An essential tool for equine photography enthusiasts.
- Posing inspiration and prompts
- Creative ideas
- Tips and tutorials
- Affirmations
- Easy-to-use interface
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EquiCapture is the ultimate tool for equestrian photographers. Whether you're capturing horses in motion or posing riders for portraits, this app keeps everything you need right at your fingertips. Features include posing inspiration galleries, horse whinny sounds to get a natural reaction from your subject, camera settings guides, affirmations, creative ideas, and meditation & prayer to center yourself before a session. Plus, get the latest tips and tutorials from Shelley Paulson Education.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EquiCapture at 100% against Westcott's 42%. EquiCapture also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9). Westcott's advantage is price (Free vs $34.99) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Westcott is free to download; EquiCapture costs $34.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EquiCapture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Westcott has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Westcott's written reviews are positive against 100% of EquiCapture's.
Westcott ships an update every 6 months, EquiCapture every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Westcott | EquiCapture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $34.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 439 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | F. J. Westcott Co. | Summerset Studio, Inc. |
Customer experience
Westcott
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In-app purchases
Westcott
No in-app purchases
EquiCapture
No in-app purchases
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