Comparison

DJI Ronin vs TLC5000 BLE

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

TLC5000 BLE

Features
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The Brinno BLE Camera App is the official companion for Brinno time-lapse cameras with Bluetooth capability. Key Features: • Seamless Bluetooth Connection – Easily pair and manage your camera. • Camera Configuration – Set Wi-Fi credentials, intervals, and advanced schedules. • Live Camera Status – Check battery, SD card space, and recording status in real time. • Log & Debug Tools – Optional logging to help improve performance and troubleshoot issues. • Supports multiple languages. Requirements: • Compatible Brinno camera with BLE support. • iOS device with Bluetooth enabled. With this app, you’ll have complete control over your Brinno camera directly from your iPhone. Perfect for creators who want reliable, flexible, and portable time-lapse management.

Screenshots

DJI Ronin4 screens
TLC5000 BLE4 screens

Verdict

The call

DJI Ronin and TLC5000 BLE are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, TLC5000 BLE monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DJI Ronin versus TLC5000 BLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI RoninTLC5000 BLE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIBrinno Incorporated

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

TLC5000 BLE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI Ronin

No in-app purchases

None

TLC5000 BLE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI Ronin free?
DJI Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TLC5000 BLE free?
TLC5000 BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DJI Ronin or TLC5000 BLE have ads?
Neither DJI Ronin nor TLC5000 BLE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Ronin or TLC5000 BLE?
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, and TLC5000 BLE monthly. Most recently, DJI Ronin was updated on November 7, 2026 and TLC5000 BLE on October 30, 2026.

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