Comparison

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile 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

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your camera to your smartphone. Control your camera remotely for unique shooting opportunities and add location data to your images. Save and apply camera settings for convenience.

Highlights
  • Transfer images and videos from camera
  • Automatic background transfer
  • Remote camera shooting with live view
  • Record location information to images
  • Save and apply camera settings
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Imaging Edge Mobile allows images/videos to be transferred to a smartphone/tablet, enables remote shooting, and provides location information to images captured by a camera. ■ Transfer images from a camera to a smartphone - You can transfer images/videos. - The selection and transfer of images after shooting are no longer needed as the automatic background transfer function allows images to be transferred to a smartphone as they are captured. *1 - High bit rate video files including 4K can be transferred. *2 - You can view and transfer images in your camera from your smartphone even when the camera is turned off. *2 - After transferring, you can immediately share your high quality images on social networks or through email. *1 See here for supported cameras. Files are imported in 2MP size when using this function. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ *2 See here for supported cameras. Availability of video transfer and playback varies depending on smartphone in use. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ ■ Remote shooting of a camera using a smartphone - You can capture photos/videos remotely while checking the live view of a camera on a smartphone. *3 This is convenient for capturing night views or water flowing scenes which need long-exposure, or macro shooting in which you need to avoid to directly touch the camera. *3 Models that support PlayMemories Camera Apps can use this feature by installing "Smart Remote Control" (in-camera app) on your camera in advance. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ ■ Record location information - With cameras that have a location information linkage function, the location information acquired by the smartphone can be added to the captured image in your camera. For supported models and detailed operation methods, see the support page below. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ - Even with cameras that do not have a location information linkage function, it is possible to add location information acquired by your smartphone to the photos saved on your smartphone during remote shooting. ■Save and Apply Settings - You can save up to 20 camera settings in Imaging Edge Mobile. You can also apply a saved setting to a camera. *4 *4 See here for supported cameras. Save and Apply Settings are supported only for cameras with the same model name. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ ■ Notes - Supported operating systems: iOS17.7-26.6 - This app is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones/tablets. - Features/Functions available for this app vary depending on the camera you are using. - For supported models and information on features/functions, see the support page below. https://sony.net/iem/

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

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile4 screens
DJI Ronin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DJI Ronin at 4.7 against Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's 1.6. DJI Ronin also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.7). Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

DJI Ronin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 8.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's written reviews are positive against 30% of DJI Ronin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, DJI Ronin every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile versus DJI Ronin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSony | Imaging Edge MobileDJI Ronin
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (6.7K ratings)4.7 (8.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews29.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K8.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB320 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationDJI

Customer experience

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

All ratings6,667 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative82.5%
Written reviews777 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.9%

DJI Ronin

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

User reviews

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick photo transfer
  • 💡 Useful remote control features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 👎 Limited camera controls
  • 👎 Slow image transfer

DJI Ronin

From 8.3K 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

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to connect to camera
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Creates unnecessary photo albums

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Improve camera control functionality
  • Provide better user guidance and instructions
  • Enhance stability and reliability

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

None

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

DJI Ronin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile free?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DJI Ronin free?
DJI Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Ronin?
DJI Ronin is rated higher. Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile averages 1.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while DJI Ronin averages 4.7 from 8.3K ratings.
Do Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Ronin have ads?
Neither Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile nor DJI Ronin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Ronin?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and DJI Ronin every 2 months. Most recently, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile was updated on November 10, 2026 and DJI Ronin on November 10, 2026.

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