# DJI Ronin vs Sun Tracker AR

DJI Ronin and Sun Tracker AR both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Sun Tracker AR's written reviews are positive against 30% of DJI Ronin's. Sun Tracker AR also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). DJI Ronin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun Tracker AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.8 for Sun Tracker AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Ronin has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of DJI Ronin's written reviews are positive against 77% of Sun Tracker AR's.

DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI Ronin | Sun Tracker AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-ronin/id1282848185/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 320 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) |

## 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


### Sun Tracker AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433)

Visualize the sun's path and shadow effects in augmented reality. Get detailed solar data, including sunrise/sunset times and day/night lengths. Plan for optimal lighting conditions for photography, construction, and gardening.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality solar path projection, 2D/3D solar path and shadow simulation, Detailed sun position data tables, Interactive 3D shadow simulator, Day & night map visualization, Calendar notifications for solar events, Widget for sunrise/sunset alerts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracking the sun's position
- 🌞 Helpful for solar power and gardening
- 👍 Useful for photographers and filmmakers
- 🗺️ Detailed sun path information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AR mode issues and inaccuracies
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with camera access
- 💰 Paid features required for some functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Outdated imagery not matching reality
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More intuitive UI and onboarding
- Offline mode support
- Ability to manually adjust location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJI Ronin free?

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

### Is Sun Tracker AR free?

Sun Tracker AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DJI Ronin or Sun Tracker AR?

Sun Tracker AR is rated higher. DJI Ronin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Sun Tracker AR averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do DJI Ronin or Sun Tracker AR have ads?

Neither DJI Ronin nor Sun Tracker AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI Ronin or Sun Tracker AR?

DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, and Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. Most recently, DJI Ronin was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sun Tracker AR on October 24, 2026.

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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.*