Westcott vs LVL UP Imaging
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.
LVL UP Imaging
This app provides instructional videos and training guides for setting up and using a specific lighting system. It aims to help users achieve high-quality and consistent results in their school photography business.
- Step-by-step instructional videos
- Lighting system setup guides
- Quality and consistency training
- School photography business support
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LVL Up Imaging's mobile application offers step-by-step instructional videos for the setup and utilization of your LVL Up lighting system. Additionally, it features training guides to ensure the highest level of quality and consistency in your school photography business.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LVL UP Imaging at 4.5 against Westcott's 2.9. LVL UP Imaging also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Westcott's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LVL UP Imaging holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Westcott's written reviews are positive against 0% of LVL UP Imaging's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Westcott ships an update every 6 months, LVL UP Imaging daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Westcott | LVL UP Imaging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (19 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | F. J. Westcott Co. | LVL Up Imaging LLC |
Customer experience
Westcott
LVL UP Imaging
In-app purchases
Westcott
No in-app purchases
LVL UP Imaging
No in-app purchases
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