Comparison

DJI Ronin vs FOX REVU

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

FOX REVU

This application provides secure, low-latency production streams for invited users. It is powered by RePro Stream technology and requires an invitation from FOX Entertainment to access.

Highlights
  • Secure streaming
  • Low latency
  • Production stream delivery
  • Invitation-only access
  • Powered by RePro Stream
Features
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FOX Entertainment REVU app powered by RePro Stream - delivering low latency production streams securely. This app is for use by invitation from FOX Entertainment only. Please contact FOX ServiceDesk for assistance.

Screenshots

DJI Ronin4 screens
FOX REVU3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FOX REVU at 100% against DJI Ronin's 30%. FOX REVU also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). DJI Ronin's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

FOX REVU 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 7, 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 100% of FOX REVU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, FOX REVU weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DJI Ronin versus FOX REVU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI RoninFOX REVU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.2K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.2K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB84 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDJIREPRO STREAM LTD

Customer experience

DJI Ronin

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

FOX REVU

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

FOX REVU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI Ronin

No in-app purchases

None

FOX REVU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI Ronin free?
DJI Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FOX REVU free?
FOX REVU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI Ronin or FOX REVU?
FOX REVU is rated higher. DJI Ronin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while FOX REVU averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do DJI Ronin or FOX REVU have ads?
Neither DJI Ronin nor FOX REVU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Ronin or FOX REVU?
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, and FOX REVU weekly. Most recently, DJI Ronin was updated on October 28, 2026 and FOX REVU on October 24, 2026.

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