Comparison

DJI Ronin vs Canon DPP Express

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automated motor tuning
  • Adaptive SmoothTrack motion
  • CamAnchor and Track mode
  • Live gimbal data feed
  • Gimbal parameter management
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

DJI Ronin4 screens
Canon DPP Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, Canon DPP Express every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DJI Ronin versus Canon DPP Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI RoninCanon DPP Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.3K ratings) — better4.6 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews — better17.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8.3K — better2.9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJICanon Inc.

Customer experience

DJI Ronin

All ratings7,485 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative58.9%

Canon DPP Express

All ratings2,855 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews486 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative74.5%

User reviews

DJI Ronin

From 8.3K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

DJI Ronin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Canon DPP Express

Subscriptions1
  • DPP Express Full Functions1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is DJI Ronin free?
DJI Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canon DPP Express free?
Canon DPP Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DJI Ronin or Canon DPP Express?
DJI Ronin is rated higher. DJI Ronin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Canon DPP Express averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.
Do DJI Ronin or Canon DPP Express have ads?
Neither DJI Ronin nor Canon DPP Express shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Ronin or Canon DPP Express?
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, and Canon DPP Express every 3 months. Most recently, DJI Ronin was updated on November 4, 2026 and Canon DPP Express on November 4, 2026.

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