Comparison

DJI Ronin vs RAZOR X

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

RAZOR X

Control your drone remotely for aerial photography and cinematography. Adjust flight parameters for optimal performance and use your mobile device as a live view monitor. Capture stunning aerial footage and explore the world from new perspectives.

Highlights
  • Remote piloting control
  • Aerial photography
  • Cinematography
  • Flight parameter adjustment
  • Live view monitor
  • High-altitude enjoyment
Features
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Now Controlling your RAZOR X Drone is simple with the new RAZOR X App. For remote piloting control, aerial photography, cinematography, and flight parameter adjusting to reach peak performance, your mobile device will serve as the main monitor (Live View). Experience the combination of technology and life, find long-lost inspiration, enjoy high-altitude enjoyment, travel around the world, and record beautiful times!

Screenshots

DJI Ronin4 screens
RAZOR X3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DJI Ronin at 8.2K against RAZOR X's 2. RAZOR X's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RAZOR X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Ronin has 8.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, RAZOR X every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DJI Ronin versus RAZOR X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI RoninRAZOR X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIDrone-Clone Xperts L.L.C.

Customer experience

DJI Ronin

All ratings7,485 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative58.9%

RAZOR X

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RAZOR X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI Ronin

No in-app purchases

None

RAZOR X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI Ronin free?
DJI Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RAZOR X free?
RAZOR X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI Ronin or RAZOR X?
RAZOR X is rated higher. DJI Ronin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while RAZOR X averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DJI Ronin or RAZOR X have ads?
Neither DJI Ronin nor RAZOR X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Ronin or RAZOR X?
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, and RAZOR X every 3 months. Most recently, DJI Ronin was updated on November 2, 2026 and RAZOR X on October 24, 2026.

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