Comparison

DJI Ronin vs Sunlight Tracker

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

Sunlight Tracker

Features
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Sunlight Tracker is the essential tool for various people: e.g. photographers, prospective house buyers, garden enthusiasts, etc. The sleek and beautiful interface provides you with the information you need, for the range of professional functions you want to do. features: - Overview of sun: positions, day & night lengths, sunrise & sunset times, golden hour, twilight (astronomical, nautical and civil). - Widget that shows the current locations sunrise & sunset times - See data for current day but also the whole year - Your coordinates, and altitude

Screenshots

DJI Ronin4 screens
Sunlight Tracker2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DJI Ronin at none against Sunlight Tracker's 3. DJI Ronin also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Sunlight Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. Sunlight Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DJI Ronin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, Sunlight Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DJI Ronin versus Sunlight Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI RoninSunlight Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJINikolaj Jensen

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

Sunlight Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI Ronin

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sunlight Tracker

One-time3
  • Coffee-Sized Tip$0.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$4.99
  • Pizza-Sized Tip$9.99

Questions

Is DJI Ronin free?
DJI Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sunlight Tracker free?
Sunlight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DJI Ronin or Sunlight Tracker have ads?
Neither DJI Ronin nor Sunlight Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Ronin or Sunlight Tracker?
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, and Sunlight Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, DJI Ronin was updated on October 18, 2026 and Sunlight Tracker on September 30, 2026.

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