# Shapical vs DJI Ronin

The clearest difference is rating: DJI Ronin at 4.7 against Shapical's 3.0. DJI Ronin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 6). Shapical's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shapical sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DJI Ronin asks for nothing beyond the download.

DJI Ronin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Ronin has 8.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Shapical's written reviews are positive against 30% of DJI Ronin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shapical ships an update every 6 weeks, DJI Ronin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shapical | DJI Ronin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapical/id1092864815/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-ronin/id1282848185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vasiliy Kaliteevskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033122259) | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) |

## What reviewers say

### Shapical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapical/id1092864815)

Transform your photos into unique geometric artworks with this intuitive photo editor. Easily add sharp shapes, text, and blur effects to create stunning designs in just a few taps. Offers a rich collection of shapes and fonts to enhance your images.

**Highlights:** Geometric shape overlays, Text and font customization, Blur effects, Color palette options, Unsplash integration, 3D and Eraser tools

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shattered | $0.99 | one-time |
| Polyhedrons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Four-Dimencials | $0.99 | one-time |
| Impossibles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eraser | $0.99 | one-time |
| Presets | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Shapes | $2.99 | one-time |


### DJI Ronin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-ronin/id1282848185)

Control and customize your DJI gimbal with this app. Features include automated motor tuning, adaptive motion tracking, pre-planned shot creation, and real-time gimbal data. Optimize your filmmaking workflow with advanced settings and diagnostics.

**Highlights:** Automated motor tuning, Adaptive SmoothTrack motion, CamAnchor and Track mode, Live gimbal data feed, Gimbal parameter management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and calibration
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💡 Useful features like Force Mobile and Motion Lapse
- 👍 Beginner-friendly
- 👍 Stable performance with Ronin SC and Ronin RS2 Pro

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues, frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Difficult registration and password reset process
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices and iOS 14
- 🐛 Lacking key features like camera control and full-screen mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Firmware update gets stuck at 80%
- Ronin SC motor issues after firmware update
- Raveneye not working with app, no video feed
- Active track loses subject when they exit and re-enter frame
- Panorama function broken with additive overlap

**Requested features**

- Add anamorphic de-squeeze options
- Allow storing manual focus settings with motion presets
- Implement dual device usage for active track and gimbal configuration
- Add loop/repeat function for keyframes
- Enable focus control in keyframe mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shapical free?

Shapical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DJI Ronin free?

DJI Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shapical or DJI Ronin?

DJI Ronin is rated higher. Shapical averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while DJI Ronin averages 4.7 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do Shapical or DJI Ronin have ads?

Neither Shapical nor DJI Ronin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shapical or DJI Ronin?

Shapical ships an update every 6 weeks, and DJI Ronin every 2 months. Most recently, Shapical was updated on October 24, 2026 and DJI Ronin on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*