Comparison

Westcott vs GotPhoto

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

GotPhoto

Features
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The app for volume photographers. GotPhoto is photography workflow software that is trusted by 20,000 high volume photography businesses. The GotPhoto mobile app makes it easy to manage your names lists and tag your photos on photo day. Tag your photos with QR codes or, if you have the Entagged bluetooth device, add the tag directly to the EXIF data of your portraits.

Screenshots

Westcott4 screens
GotPhoto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GotPhoto at every 2 months against Westcott's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Westcott ships an update every 6 months, GotPhoto every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Westcott versus GotPhoto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWestcottGotPhoto
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF. J. Westcott Co.Fotografen Online Service GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Westcott

No in-app purchases

None

GotPhoto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Westcott free?
Westcott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GotPhoto free?
GotPhoto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Westcott or GotPhoto have ads?
Neither Westcott nor GotPhoto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Westcott or GotPhoto?
Westcott ships an update every 6 months, and GotPhoto every 2 months. Most recently, Westcott was updated on November 3, 2026 and GotPhoto on November 9, 2026.

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