Comparison

DJI Ronin vs CHOCOLATE SE

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

CHOCOLATE SE

Features
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Chocolate SE作为洋葱工厂巧克力系列的专属应用,界面简洁且操作简单,拥有视频拍摄模式和延时拍摄模式,可搭配微距拍摄有趣的视频,设置参数延时出片,设置参数延时出片。

Screenshots

DJI Ronin4 screens
CHOCOLATE SE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CHOCOLATE SE at every 9 days against DJI Ronin's every 2 months. CHOCOLATE SE also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, CHOCOLATE SE every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DJI Ronin versus CHOCOLATE SE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI RoninCHOCOLATE SE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIDongguan YC Onion Network Technology Co., Ltd.

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

CHOCOLATE SE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI Ronin

No in-app purchases

None

CHOCOLATE SE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI Ronin free?
DJI Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CHOCOLATE SE free?
CHOCOLATE SE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DJI Ronin or CHOCOLATE SE have ads?
Neither DJI Ronin nor CHOCOLATE SE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Ronin or CHOCOLATE SE?
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, and CHOCOLATE SE every 9 days. Most recently, DJI Ronin was updated on November 3, 2026 and CHOCOLATE SE on September 13, 2026.

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