# Vimeo vs DJI Ronin

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Vimeo | DJI Ronin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimeo/id425194759/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-ronin/id1282848185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 8.2K |
| Positive reviews | **62.6% of reviews** | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vimeo.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425194762) | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) |

## What reviewers say

### Vimeo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimeo/id425194759)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Photo & Video, #54 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vimeo Starter Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Vimeo Plus Monthly - 5GB/week | $11.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Creator Monhtly | $16.00 | per month |
| Vimeo Starter Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Vimeo Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Standard Monthly | $41.00 | per month |
| Vimeo Plus Annual | $83.99 | per year |
| Vimeo Monthly plan | $109.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Creator Annual | $113.99 | per year |
| Vimeo Advanced Monthly | $124.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Starter Annual | $143.99 | per year |
| Vimeo Standard Annual | $300.00 | per year |
| Vimeo Core Annual | $319.99 | per year |
| Vimeo Advanced Annual | $900.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted videos not recoverable
- Purchased videos not accessible
- Inconsistent playback performance
- Unreliable upload and sync

**Requested features**

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


### DJI Ronin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-ronin/id1282848185)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*