# DJI Ronin vs Stage Timer

DJI Ronin and Stage Timer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Stage Timer's written reviews are positive against 30% of DJI Ronin's. Stage Timer also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). DJI Ronin's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 11). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DJI Ronin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Ronin has 8.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of DJI Ronin's written reviews are positive against 86% of Stage Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI Ronin | Stage Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-ronin/id1282848185/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id1387644423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 320 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [Ricky Gore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387644422) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Stage Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id1387644423)

This countdown timer helps presenters stay on schedule during speeches or presentations. It offers features like auto-start, a clock mode after the countdown, and integration with PowerPoint remotes for control.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer for presentations, Auto-start countdown, Clock mode after countdown, PowerPoint remote integration, Adjust time with remote, Start/stop countdown with remote

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJI Ronin free?

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

### Is Stage Timer free?

Stage Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DJI Ronin or Stage Timer?

DJI Ronin is rated higher. DJI Ronin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Stage Timer averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

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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.*