Comparison

DJI Ronin vs Panasonic LUMIX Sync

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

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

Control your Panasonic Wi-Fi camera remotely from your smartphone. Transfer images and videos, take photos with live view, and automatically record location data. Easily pair your camera and connect via Bluetooth or high-speed Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Remote camera operation
  • Live view preview
  • Image and video transfer
  • Automatic location recording
  • Easy camera pairing
  • High-speed Wi-Fi transfer
Features
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This app lets you control a Panasonic Wi-Fi camera via a smartphone. Compatible models S series: DC-S1 / S1R / S1H / S5 / BS1H / S5M2 / S5M2X / S9 G series: DC-G100 / G110 / GH5M2 / BGH1 / GH6 / G9M2 / G100D / GH7 / G97 * Remote recording and image transfer functions can be used with DC-GH5 / GH5S / G9. For using all functions, use Panasonic Image App. * For models other than the above, use Panasonic Image App. -- The Panasonic LUMIX Sync application software allows you to operate a Panasonic digital camera supporting Wi-Fi with your smartphone. With it, you can copy images into your smartphone, take pictures from your smartphone by remote control, and do more. The following major functions are available with this application. ・LUMIX Sync allows you to copy pictures and videos from the digital camera to your smartphone. ・LUMIX Sync allows you to take pictures by remote control, checking the digital camera live view on your smartphone. ・LUMIX Sync allows you to easily register a camera (camera pairing) through guidance. ・LUMIX Sync allows you to easily make a Wi-Fi connection through Bluetooth. ・The photographic location (location information) is automatically recorded to pictures, which is handy for sorting pictures later on. ・LUMIX Sync, which supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi, allows you to copy images at a higher speed through a Wi-Fi router. (*1) ・LUMIX Sync includes "User Guide", which allows you to know more about how to use it. *1: The Wi-Fi router and smartphone must support 802.11ac. [Compatible Operating Systems]   iOS 16 – 26 [Notes] ・When using an iPhone or iPad that is equipped with a GPS sensor, be aware that continued use of the GPS function can lead to a dramatic decrease in battery capacity. ・Continued use of GPS/Bluetooth running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

DJI Ronin4 screens
Panasonic LUMIX Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DJI Ronin at 4.7 against Panasonic LUMIX Sync's 4.2. DJI Ronin also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (30% vs 15%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DJI Ronin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Ronin has 8.3K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 15% of Panasonic LUMIX Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, Panasonic LUMIX Sync every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DJI Ronin versus Panasonic LUMIX Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI RoninPanasonic LUMIX Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.3K ratings) — better4.2 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews — better14.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8.3K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIPanasonic Holdings Corporation

Customer experience

DJI Ronin

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

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

All ratings1,027 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.2%

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

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great remote control
  • 🚀 Efficient photo transfer
  • 👍 Works well with Lumix S series

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Slow and unreliable connectivity
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 👎 Requires location access
  • 🔋 High battery drain

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

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to camera
  • App crashes frequently
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Bluetooth pairing fails

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Improve UI and user experience
  • Provide better instructions and troubleshooting
  • Add LUT support for V-Log footage
  • Implement multi-camera control

In-app purchases

None

DJI Ronin

No in-app purchases

None

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI Ronin free?
DJI Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panasonic LUMIX Sync free?
Panasonic LUMIX Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI Ronin or Panasonic LUMIX Sync?
DJI Ronin is rated higher. DJI Ronin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Panasonic LUMIX Sync averages 4.2 from 1.1K ratings.
Do DJI Ronin or Panasonic LUMIX Sync have ads?
Neither DJI Ronin nor Panasonic LUMIX Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Ronin or Panasonic LUMIX Sync?
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, and Panasonic LUMIX Sync every 3 months. Most recently, DJI Ronin was updated on November 5, 2026 and Panasonic LUMIX Sync on November 2, 2026.

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