# DJI Ronin vs Creator by OpenReel

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DJI Ronin at 8.3K against Creator by OpenReel's 1. DJI Ronin also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Creator by OpenReel's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Creator by OpenReel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Ronin has 8.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI Ronin | Creator by OpenReel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-ronin/id1282848185/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creator-by-openreel/id6444134397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 320 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [Cleardoc Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185973395) |

## 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


### Creator by OpenReel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creator-by-openreel/id6444134397)

Create and edit branded videos on your mobile device. Start new projects or continue existing ones using templates, recording new footage, or importing from your library. Add branding, transitions, and speaker titles to build and share professional videos.

**Highlights:** Video editing and creation on mobile, Template selection, Video recording and import, Branding application, Stitching multiple clips, Applying transitions, Adding speaker titles

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJI Ronin free?

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

### Is Creator by OpenReel free?

Creator by OpenReel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DJI Ronin or Creator by OpenReel?

Creator by OpenReel is rated higher. DJI Ronin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Creator by OpenReel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DJI Ronin or Creator by OpenReel have ads?

Neither DJI Ronin nor Creator by OpenReel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI Ronin or Creator by OpenReel?

DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, and Creator by OpenReel every 2 months. Most recently, DJI Ronin was updated on November 7, 2026 and Creator by OpenReel on November 7, 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.*