DJI Ronin vs Canon DPP Express
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DJI Ronin
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.
- Automated motor tuning
- Adaptive SmoothTrack motion
- CamAnchor and Track mode
- Live gimbal data feed
- Gimbal parameter management
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Personalize your Ronin shooting experience with the latest Ronin app from DJI. You can access and manage gimbal motor parameters, SmoothTrack, remote setup, and Ronin’s unique Axis Modes. 1.Easy, automated motor tuning With Auto Tune, Ronin app can adjust motor parameters automatically based off the payload mounted. With such base line, you can further adjust the Stiffness, Strength, Control and Filter parameters accordingly. 2.Adaptive SmoothTrack When Acceleration is set to be much higher than Speed, the Ronin will handle operator’s movements adaptively. You can achieve a complicated long take with only one group of settings. 3.Create with ease With the newly added CamAnchor and Track mode, you can plan your shot in advance and execute it by a simple click. 4.Live gimbal data feed Access gimbal operation data in real time and diagnose gimbal status.
Canon DPP Express
Edit RAW photos on your iPad or iPhone with intuitive touch controls. Adjust colors, save multiple versions, and export without watermarks after subscribing. Supports various Canon RAW and JPEG formats.
- Color edit RAW images
- Intuitive touch operation
- Save multiple adjustment patterns
- Change history function
- Export images without watermarks
- Supports CR3/CR2, JPEG, HEIF (10 bit)
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Canon Digital Photo Professional Express (Canon DPP Express) is an iPad/iPhone application to color edit RAW images with intuitive touch operation to be converted to JPEG file afterwards. To continue using all Digital Photo Professional Express features, you must complete the (paid) subscription process. When you purchase the subscription, - Your image adjustments will be recorded. - You will be able to export images without watermarks. [Key Features] - Adjust RAW images freely. - Quickly and easily adjust RAW images anywhere, any time. - Save multiple adjustment patterns and compare the results on a single RAW image. - Use the change history function to readjust images until you achieve the perfect result. - Save adjusted images to your Camera Roll in JPEG format. " [Compatible Formats] RAW(CR3/CR2 ), JPEG, HEIF (10 bit) * Not compatible with .CRW or video file formats. CR3/HEIF (10bit) images can now be displayed and saved in HDR PQ. The supported displays are as follows: - iPad - Ultra Retina XDR - Liquid Retina XDR - iPhone - Super Retina XDR - Super Retina HD Note that the actual displayed image depends on the display performance. [Image Input] Via Camera Connect : RAW(CR3/CR2), JPEG, HEIF (10 bit) Import from Camera Roll: [RAW (CR3/CR2), JPEG], [HEIF (10 bit) *excluding EOS 5D Mark IV/EOS R] * Image data is saved in the app. In addtion, devices with iOS 12.1 and later can import CR3 files from the Camera Roll. *HEIF (10-bit) files and RAW images shot with [HDR PQ settings] enabled can be imported using linked mode with the Canon camera app Canon Camera Connect . *RAW burst files cannot be imported to smart devices. Extract the CR3 images from the RAW burst file in advance on the camera side, and then import them to the smart device. [Compatible Camera Models] For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=dppex [System requirement] iOS 18 / 26 iPadOS 18 / 26 [Important Notes] Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription will automatically renew, and charges will continue. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - If you uninstall the app, all image data imported from your camera will be erased. - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=dppex Terms and conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DJI Ronin at none against Canon DPP Express's 1. DJI Ronin also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Canon DPP Express sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. DJI Ronin asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DJI Ronin against 4.6 for Canon DPP Express. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.3K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of DJI Ronin's written reviews are positive against 17% of Canon DPP Express's.
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, Canon DPP Express every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | DJI Ronin | Canon DPP Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.3K ratings) — better | 4.6 (2.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews — better | 17.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K — better | 2.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 320 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DJI | Canon Inc. |
Customer experience
DJI Ronin
Canon DPP Express
User reviews
DJI Ronin
From 8.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Canon DPP Express
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app for on-the-go RAW processing
- 👍 Fantastic app with lots of features
- 💡 Useful for quick edits in the field
Room to improve
- 🐛 Lacks support for CR2 RAW files
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔋 Slow performance on older iPads
- 👎 Limited compatibility with older Canon models
Bugs and requests
DJI Ronin
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- Joystick and other controls not working after updates
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Provide full-screen mode support for iPad
- Add camera control features like ISO, shutter, aperture
Canon DPP Express
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to import photos
- Unable to open RAW files from camera roll
- Exporting photos results in quality loss
- Incompatible with some iPad models
Requested features
6 requests- Add support for CR2 RAW files
- Improve file management with folder support
- Allow direct import from SD card or external drive
- Implement batch processing and editing tools
- Add color profile creation using color checker
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- Enable RAW file export to other apps
In-app purchases
DJI Ronin
No in-app purchases
Canon DPP Express
- DPP Express Full Functions1 Month trial$0.991 Month
Questions
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