Comparison

Vimeo vs DJI Ronin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vimeo

Watch and upload high-quality videos in 4K HDR without ads. Access AI-powered tools for script generation and text-based editing, and collaborate with teams. Save videos for offline viewing and stream live events.

Highlights
  • Ad-free 4K Ultra HD video playback
  • AI-powered script generation
  • Built-in teleprompter for recording
  • Text-based video editing
  • Live streaming capabilities
  • Offline video viewing
  • Team collaboration and management
Features
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Watch videos in 4K Ultra HD with no ads, plus all the video tools you need: upload, record, live stream, collaborate, share, and manage your videos. Upload gorgeous, ad-free videos in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR, follow the world’s best creators, and discover amazing videos each and every day. No time to watch? Save videos for offline viewing. Wanna share on the go? Upload videos in the highest quality possible, right from your iPhone or iPad. AI-powered video tools for one-take video creation: Create savvy scripts in seconds with AI script generation, capture content right from your iOS device with a built-in teleprompter, and do it all in one take, thanks to video editing that’s as simple as editing text. Engage your deskless workforce, wherever they are: create high-quality video content for just-in-time micro learning, collaborate with your teams, and manage all of your company’s content from the convenience of your iPhone or iPad. Easily upload, create, manage, and share videos • Upload videos right from your Camera Roll • Record a perfect performance with our built-in teleprompter • Record your screen on iPhone or iPad • Edit and trim videos • Stream live events • Privately share videos with passwords and private links AI-powered video tools • Generate scripts from scratch with AI in seconds • Edit videos like you edit text to get rid of ‘ums’ and pauses Engage your deskless workforce • Browse and search Video Library using titles, tags, and spoken words • Watch live events, or go live from your iPhone or iPad • Record, edit, and share high-quality training videos • Manage team permissions, privacy, and security Showcase videos in the highest quality • Upload videos in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR • Enjoy ad-free playback • Add videos to your Watch Later queue • Download videos to watch offline • AirPlay videos to bigger screens Discover videos and creators you love • Delight in a fresh batch of Staff Picks, hand-selected by our team • Follow creators to customize your feed • Explore the newest mind-melting videos and artists • Dive into curated categories like Animation, Documentary, and beyond Some features may not be available in all regions. We offer in-app purchases for annual and monthly subscriptions, advanced privacy features for your videos, and more. Upon confirmation of purchase, the amount will be charged to your Apple account. You can always review the total price before completing payment. Depending on your subscription, Vimeo Plus will renew monthly or annually, and pricing will vary by the subscription type and by country. Once your free trial ends (if any), you will be charged a subscription fee (plus any tax) per subscription period until you cancel. To avoid renewal, you must disable auto-renew at least 24 hours before your subscription ends. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your App Store subscription settings. Have feedback for us? Vimeo is full of actual humans who’d love to listen. Go to vimeo.com/help/contact to get in touch. Terms of Service: https://vimeo.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy

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.

Screenshots

Vimeo4 screens
DJI Ronin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DJI Ronin at none against Vimeo's 14. DJI Ronin also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Vimeo's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Vimeo sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. DJI Ronin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DJI Ronin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 8.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Vimeo's written reviews are positive against 30% of DJI Ronin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vimeo ships an update every 2 weeks, DJI Ronin every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Vimeo versus DJI Ronin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVimeoDJI Ronin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings)4.7 (8.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews — better29.8% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better8.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB320 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVimeo.com, Inc.DJI

Customer experience

Vimeo

All ratings11,806 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews2,211 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative29.5%

DJI Ronin

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

User reviews

Vimeo

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great video quality
  • 💡 Spatial video support
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Search function not working
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

DJI Ronin

From 8.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and calibration
  • 🚀 Responsive controls
  • 💡 Useful features like Force Mobile and Motion Lapse
  • 👍 Beginner-friendly
  • 👍 Stable performance with Ronin SC and Ronin RS2 Pro

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues, frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Difficult registration and password reset process
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices and iOS 14
  • 🐛 Lacking key features like camera control and full-screen mode on iPad

Bugs and requests

Vimeo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Deleted videos not recoverable
  • Purchased videos not accessible
  • Inconsistent playback performance
  • Unreliable upload and sync

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search functionality
  • Better video management tools
  • Offline viewing options
  • More customization and control
  • Easier account management

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

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Vimeo

Subscriptions14
  • Vimeo Starter Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Vimeo Plus Monthly - 5GB/week7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Vimeo Creator Monhtly7 Days trial$16.001 Month
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  • Vimeo Starter Monthly7 Days trial$20.001 Month
  • Vimeo Pro Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Vimeo Standard Monthly7 Days trial$41.001 Month
  • Vimeo Plus Annual7 Days trial$83.991 Year
  • Vimeo Monthly plan$109.991 Month
  • Vimeo Creator Annual7 Days trial$113.991 Year
  • Vimeo Advanced Monthly7 Days trial$124.991 Month
  • Vimeo Starter Annual7 Days trial$143.991 Year
  • Vimeo Standard Annual7 Days trial$300.001 Year
  • Vimeo Core Annual7 Days trial$319.991 Year
  • Vimeo Advanced Annual7 Days trial$900.001 Year
None

DJI Ronin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vimeo free?
Vimeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DJI Ronin free?
DJI Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vimeo or DJI Ronin?
DJI Ronin is rated higher. Vimeo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while DJI Ronin averages 4.7 from 8.2K ratings.
Do Vimeo or DJI Ronin have ads?
Neither Vimeo nor DJI Ronin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vimeo or DJI Ronin?
Vimeo ships an update every 2 weeks, and DJI Ronin every 2 months. Most recently, Vimeo was updated on October 26, 2026 and DJI Ronin on October 26, 2026.

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