DJI Ronin vs Dracast V2
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.
Dracast V2
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This App supported new WiFi module. The App is for all the LED lighting (built-in WIFI) from Dracast .
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dracast V2 at every 3 days against DJI Ronin's every 2 months. Dracast V2 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update every 2 months, Dracast V2 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DJI Ronin | Dracast V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 320 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DJI | CHAI YEE HO |
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
Dracast V2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DJI Ronin
No in-app purchases
Dracast V2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DJI Ronin free?
Is Dracast V2 free?
Do DJI Ronin or Dracast V2 have ads?
Which is updated more often, DJI Ronin or Dracast V2?
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