CamRanger Share vs Westcott
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CamRanger Share
This companion app allows clients and others to view photos and live feeds from a photographer's device. It requires specific hardware and the main application to function, granting viewers access at the photographer's discretion.
- View photos
- Live view streaming
- Client access
- Requires CamRanger hardware
- Photographer discretion access
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Requires CamRanger hardware and normal CamRanger app. This is NOT the normal CamRanger app, but is for clients and others with their own iOS device to be able view images/live view at the photographers discretion.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CamRanger Share at 3.7 against Westcott's 2.9. CamRanger Share also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Westcott's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
CamRanger Share holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of CamRanger Share's written reviews are positive against 42% of Westcott's.
CamRanger Share ships an update every 3 months, Westcott every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CamRanger Share | Westcott |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | 2.9 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CamRanger | F. J. Westcott Co. |
Customer experience
CamRanger Share
Westcott
In-app purchases
CamRanger Share
No in-app purchases
Westcott
No in-app purchases
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