DJI Ronin vs Hohem Joy
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.
Hohem Joy
This app enables users to capture and edit photos and videos using compatible mobile stabilizers. It offers a Creative Studio and templates to help create stunning visual content.
- Shoot and edit photos/videos
- Creative Studio
- Moment Mode templates
- Compatible with multiple stabilizers
- Effortless memory capture
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Hohem Joy Mobile shooting & editing software Hohem Joy allows users to shoot and edit photos/videos on M7, V3, V2s, MT2, M6, Mobile+, XE, and Q, and includes Creative Studio, and a variety of templates in Moment Mode, helping you effortlessly capture beautiful memories.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DJI Ronin at 4.7 against Hohem Joy's 2.5. DJI Ronin also leads on ratings volume (8.3K vs 120). Hohem Joy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Ronin has 8.3K ratings behind it against 120, 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 23% of Hohem Joy's.
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, Hohem Joy fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | DJI Ronin | Hohem Joy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.3K ratings) — better | 2.5 (120 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews — better | 22.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K — better | 120 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 320 MB | 492 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DJI | Shenzhen Hohem Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
DJI Ronin
Hohem Joy
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
Hohem Joy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DJI Ronin
No in-app purchases
Hohem Joy
No in-app purchases
