Comparison

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile vs DJI Mimo

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 Mimo

This app provides HD live view and advanced editing tools for DJI gimbals and cameras. It offers intelligent features like 'My Story' for quick edits and precise control over your device, allowing you to capture, edit, and share your best moments easily.

Highlights
  • HD live view and 4K recording
  • Control Osmo devices via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
  • One-tap video editing with 'My Story'
  • Real-time Beautify mode
  • Advanced video editing tools
  • Image quality tuning
  • Filters, music, and stickers
Features
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As the all-in-one app made specifically for the DJI Osmo Pocket handheld gimbal, Osmo Action camera, Osmo Mobile 3, DJI OM4 and DJI Pocket2, Mimo offers HD live view during recording, intelligent features such as My Story for quick editing, and other tools not available with a handheld stabilizer alone. Mimo lets you capture, edit, and share the best of your moments, right from your fingertips. Highlights: 
1. Supports HD live view and 4K video recording. 2. Controls Osmo Pocket, Osmo Action or Osmo Mobile 3 via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. 
3. My Story video templates designed by professionals allow you to edit your videos in a single tap. 
4. Precise face identification and real-time Beautify mode enhances photos and videos instantly. 5. Upload and share videos with just a tap. 
6. Advanced video editing functions: Trim and split clips, adjust playback speed, reverse, and more. 
7. Tune image quality to meet your needs: Brightness, saturation, contrast, color temperature, vignette, and sharpness. 
8. Multiple filters, music templates, and watermark stickers finish your videos with a unique flair. DJI Aura Auto-Renewable Subscription Disclosure [Important Notice] DJI Aura services are being rolled out in phases. The services actually provided, the types of benefits included, and the renewal rules shall be as finally displayed in the app. 1. Subscription benefits: - Lite · 200GB Storage (monthly, Yearly): CNY 19/month, CNY 199/year - Plus · 500GB Storage (monthly, Yearly): CNY 39/month, CNY 399/year - Pro · 1TB Storage (monthly, Yearly): CNY 59/month, CNY 599/year 2. Payment: After you confirm the purchase and complete payment, the amount will be charged to your Apple Account. Charging and billing rules are subject to Apple's policies then in effect. - Cancellation: To cancel auto-renewal, manually turn off auto-renewal in the Settings of your Apple Account at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Renewal: Your Apple Account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Once the charge is successful, your subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 3. DJI Aura User Service Agreement: https://aura-pay.dji.com/benefits/user-agreement?type=points&lang=zh 4. Auto-Renewal Service Agreement: https://aura-pay-intl.dji.com/subscription/management/auto-renew/agreement?standalone=1&lang=zh 5. Privacy Policy: https://aura-pay.dji.com/benefits/privacy-policy 6. Terms of Use: https://aura-pay.dji.com/benefits/software-terms

Screenshots

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile4 screens
DJI Mimo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DJI Mimo at 74% against Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's 16%. DJI Mimo also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 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

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 Mimo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 24K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's written reviews are positive against 74% of DJI Mimo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, DJI Mimo weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile versus DJI Mimo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSony | Imaging Edge MobileDJI Mimo
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (6.7K ratings)4.6 (24K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews74.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K24K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#170#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB1.9 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationDJI

Customer experience

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

All ratings6,667 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative82.5%
Written reviews768 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.6%

DJI Mimo

All ratings23,848 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews3,444 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative20.0%

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 Mimo

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast transmission
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent camera
  • 👍 Convenient features
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy updates
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 👎 Lack of customization

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 Mimo

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Unable to download photos and videos
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Connectivity problems with camera
  • Issues with firmware updates
  • Incompatibility with newer devices
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  • Unreliable performance

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add live streaming support
  • Improve editing capabilities
  • Allow more customization of templates
  • Provide manual camera controls
  • Enable 4K video download
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  • Add support for iPad
  • Improve camera switching functionality
  • Enhance tracking and stabilization

In-app purchases

None

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

DJI Mimo

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 Mimo free?
DJI Mimo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Mimo?
DJI Mimo is rated higher. Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile averages 1.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while DJI Mimo averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.
Do Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Mimo have ads?
Neither Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile nor DJI Mimo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Mimo?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and DJI Mimo weekly. Most recently, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and DJI Mimo on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Mimo?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and DJI Mimo at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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