DJI Ronin vs Carroll Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automated motor tuning
- Adaptive SmoothTrack motion
- CamAnchor and Track mode
- Live gimbal data feed
- Gimbal parameter management
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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.
Carroll Studios
This app provides real estate professionals with a suite of marketing tools to enhance property listings. It offers next-day photo turnaround, diverse media options like video and 3D tours, and dedicated creative support to boost visibility and brand image.
- Next-day photo delivery
- Video and drone footage
- 3D virtual tours
- Custom websites and marketing kits
- Dedicated creative team
- On-demand customer support
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Carroll Studios: Your Partner in Real Estate Success At Carroll Studios, we understand the value of your time and brand. Our comprehensive solutions are designed to maximize your listings' potential, increase your visibility, and elevate your professional image. Our Services: Next-day turnaround on high-quality photos Diverse marketing media: video, drone footage, 3D tours, websites, creative productions, and marketing kits Dedicated in-house team of creative specialists, project managers, and editors On-demand support - just a text or call away Why Choose Carroll Studios? Rapid Market Entry: Next-day photo delivery gets your listings online faster Comprehensive Media Solutions: From standard photography to advanced 3D tours Brand Growth: High-quality media enhances your credibility and attracts more clients Effortless Booking: User-friendly online scheduling system Exceptional Support: On-demand customer service for a hassle-free experience Our goal is to make marketing the least of your concerns, freeing you to focus on winning listings and clients. Consider us your secret weapon - a dedicated team of media professionals ready to support your success. Join our satisfied clients who enjoy top-tier real estate media that delivers results. Let's work together to take your business to new heights!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: DJI Ronin at 8.2K against Carroll Studios's 2. Carroll Studios's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Carroll Studios 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.
DJI Ronin ships an update every 2 months, Carroll Studios every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DJI Ronin | Carroll Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.2K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 320 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DJI | autonomo LLC |
Customer experience
DJI Ronin
Carroll Studios
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
Carroll Studios
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DJI Ronin
No in-app purchases
Carroll Studios
No in-app purchases
Questions
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