DJI Ronin vs Hover 2
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.
Hover 2
Control your drone with real-time HD video streaming and camera adjustments. Capture stunning aerial footage with advanced tracking and pre-programmed shooting paths. Easily download, share, and edit your photos and videos.
- Real-time HD video preview
- Remote photo/video capture
- Gimbal orientation control
- Omni-Follow tracking
- TrackShots pre-programmed paths
- One-click social sharing
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Hover 2 App is an exclusive application created by Zero Zero Technology for Hover 2. Pair this APP with your Hover 2, you can view real-time live stream from the camera; Control drone's direction and height; Set camera parameters, download and share video/photos taken by the drone, etc. Features: - Real-time preview of HD video transmission. - Take photos/videos remotely; Adjust the orientation of the gimbal. - Adjust camera parameters in real time. - Omni-Follow: Robust tracking precision and stability in multiple directions; Choose between multiple follow modes, enjoy the endless fun. - TrackShots: Provide multiple pre-programmed shooting paths borrowed from classic movie techniques, let you easily capture epic videos of you and your friends. - View and download videos/photos taken in real time. - One-click sharing your videos and pictures to social platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Want to view more detail? Go visit here: www.gethover.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DJI Ronin at 4.7 against Hover 2's 3.7. DJI Ronin also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 3). Hover 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
DJI Ronin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Ronin has 8.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of DJI Ronin's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hover 2's.
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, Hover 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DJI Ronin | Hover 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.2K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 320 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DJI | Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
DJI Ronin
Hover 2
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
Hover 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DJI Ronin
No in-app purchases
Hover 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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