Comparison

Photo Studio Light Setup vs Westcott

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

Head to head
About

Photo Studio Light Setup

Easily document and create studio lighting diagrams with an intuitive interface. Save, modify, and share your setups across devices and with friends. Access a library of professional setups and equipment for enhanced creativity.

Highlights
  • Intuitive interface for light documenting
  • Create and modify lighting diagrams
  • Share setups across devices and with friends
  • Library of professional lighting setups
  • Document setups with precision and detail
  • Includes professional equipment and props
Features
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Photo Studio Light Setup app is designed for professional and amateur photographers, photography students and educators. The application provides users with an intuitive interface and fluid workflow for quick and easy studio light documenting and creation of lighting diagrams that can be modified on your devices any time in the future and shared between devices and friends. The app features a growing library of professional lighting setups with reference photos and detailed equipment settings available for In-App purchase. Photo Studio Light Setup includes a wide variety of professional photography lighting equipment, studio props and photography subjects and allows users to document their lighting setups with high precision and all necessary details. Studio setups are shared among your devices via iCloud and can be shared among other users as captured images.

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

Photo Studio Light Setup4 screens
Westcott4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Westcott at Free against Photo Studio Light Setup's $12.99. Westcott also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). Photo Studio Light Setup's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 42%). On rating, update cadence, ads 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

Westcott is free to download; Photo Studio Light Setup costs $12.99 up front. Photo Studio Light Setup sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Westcott asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Photo Studio Light Setup against 2.9 for Westcott. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Westcott has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Photo Studio Light Setup's written reviews are positive against 42% of Westcott's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Studio Light Setup ships an update every 5 months, Westcott every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Photo Studio Light Setup versus Westcott: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Studio Light SetupWestcott
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better2.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlex MaximF. J. Westcott Co.

Customer experience

Photo Studio Light Setup

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative37.8%

Westcott

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Photo Studio Light Setup

One-time5
  • Feast, fashion setup with four lights$2.99
  • Beauty portrait, 4 colored lights setup$2.99
  • Fashion at the beach, sunlight + octa$2.99
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  • Night beach setup with one light$2.99
  • Glamour 6-light setup$3.99
None

Westcott

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Studio Light Setup free?
Photo Studio Light Setup costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Westcott free?
Westcott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Photo Studio Light Setup or Westcott?
Photo Studio Light Setup is rated higher. Photo Studio Light Setup averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Westcott averages 2.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Photo Studio Light Setup or Westcott have ads?
Neither Photo Studio Light Setup nor Westcott shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Studio Light Setup or Westcott?
Photo Studio Light Setup ships an update every 5 months, and Westcott every 6 months. Most recently, Photo Studio Light Setup was updated on September 26, 2026 and Westcott on September 2, 2026.

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