Comparison

FUJIFILM Camera Remote 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

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

Control your compatible digital camera remotely to capture photos and videos. View, transfer, and manage images directly on your smartphone or tablet. It also synchronizes device information and allows for firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting control
  • Image and movie transfer
  • Browse camera contents
  • Location data download
  • Date/time synchronization
  • Firmware updates
  • Wireless shutter release
Features
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The FUJIFILM Camera Remote is an application provided by FUJIFILM that can operate wireless-equipped digital cameras by remote control to shoot images and to view images and movies in the camera and to transfer them to smartphones or tablets. And it also supports the cameras that offers Bluetooth® capability. Pair it with your smartphones or tablet devices, it synchronizes "date and time" and/or "location information" of your smartphone or tablet devices with the cameras that offers Bluetooth® capability. In advanced of shooting, to easily transfer pictures you have taken to the smartphones or tablet device via this application. Bluetooth wireless remote shutter release can be used for cameras that offers Bluetooth® capability. In addition, firmware update is now supported from your smartphone or tablet devices via Bluetooth without the need of a SD memory card. [Features] -This application provides the following functions: 1. Transferring images and movies to a Smartphone 2. Browsing the Camera from a Smartphone 3. Downloading Location Data from a Smartphone 4. Shooting Images by Remote Control(*) 5. Easily transfer pictures from the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability. 6. Synchronizing "date and time" and/or "location information" with the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability 7. Firmware update via a Smartphone to the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability. 8. Bluetooth wireless remote control camera shutter release is now supported for cameras that offers Bluetooth capability. *How to change the setting depends on your camera. [Supported cameras] FUJIFILM GFX100 II, GFX100, GFX100SII, GFX100S, GFX50S II, GFX 50R, GFX 50S, X-H2S, X-H2, X-H1, X-Pro3, X-Pro2, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1※, X-T50, X-T30 II, X-T30, X-T20, X-T10(*), X-T200, X-T100, X-S10, X-E4, X-E3, X-E2S(*), X-E2(*), X-M5, X-M1(*), X-A7, X-A5, X-A3, X-A2(*), X-A1(*), X-A20, X-A10, X100VI, X100V, X100F, X100T(*), XF10, X70(*), X30(*), XQ2(*), XQ1(*) FinePix XP140, XP130, XP120, XP90, XP80, S9950W, S9900W (*) Some functions are not available on some smartphones. Please refer to the URL below. https://fujifilm-x.com/global/news/countermeasure-for-fujifilm-camera-remote-connection-failure/ [Smartphone System Requirements] iPhone/iPad/iPod touch: iOS 11.0 - 17.1 *iPad WiFi, iPod touch can not use the Geotagging. *This application software doesn't guarantee the functions for all the iPhone, iPad and iPodtouch. *iOS10:Ignore the message of "Security Recommendation" during Wi-Fi setting. Please use your camera with the latest firmware when using the FUJIFILM Camera Remote App. Please visit the FUJIFILM website for instructions and to download the latest firmware. http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/ Please Visit FUJIFILM Web pages for more details and usage. http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/camera_remote/index.html

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

FUJIFILM Camera Remote4 screens
DJI Ronin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DJI Ronin at 4.7 against FUJIFILM Camera Remote's 1.4. DJI Ronin also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 10%). FUJIFILM Camera Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of FUJIFILM Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 30% of DJI Ronin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, DJI Ronin every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FUJIFILM Camera Remote versus DJI Ronin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFUJIFILM Camera RemoteDJI Ronin
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (3.3K ratings)4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews29.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K8.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB320 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUJIFILM CorporationDJI

Customer experience

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

All ratings3,264 ratings
Positive7.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative89.4%
Written reviews1,799 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative84.5%

DJI Ronin

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

User reviews

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for wireless transfers
  • 🚀 Quick firmware updates
  • 🚀 Reliable remote shutter functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
  • 🐛 Frequent connection drops
  • 🐛 Slow and cumbersome photo transfer process
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🐛 Causes camera to freeze or crash

DJI Ronin

From 8.1K 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

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Fails to recognize newer camera models
  • Freezes and crashes on connection attempts
  • Resets camera settings after use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for RAW file transfers
  • Batch photo transfer option
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Improved live view functionality

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

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

No in-app purchases

None

DJI Ronin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FUJIFILM Camera Remote free?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote 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, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or DJI Ronin?
DJI Ronin is rated higher. FUJIFILM Camera Remote averages 1.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while DJI Ronin averages 4.7 from 8.1K ratings.
Do FUJIFILM Camera Remote or DJI Ronin have ads?
Neither FUJIFILM Camera Remote nor DJI Ronin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or DJI Ronin?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, and DJI Ronin every 2 months. Most recently, FUJIFILM Camera Remote was updated on October 23, 2026 and DJI Ronin on October 23, 2026.

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