FUJIFILM Camera Remote vs DJI Ronin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote shooting control
- Image and movie transfer
- Browse camera contents
- Location data download
- Date/time synchronization
- Firmware updates
- Wireless shutter release
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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
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.
- Automated motor tuning
- Adaptive SmoothTrack motion
- CamAnchor and Track mode
- Live gimbal data feed
- Gimbal parameter management
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, DJI Ronin every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | FUJIFILM Camera Remote | DJI Ronin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (3.3K ratings) | 4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 29.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K | 8.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 320 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FUJIFILM Corporation | DJI |
Customer experience
FUJIFILM Camera Remote
DJI Ronin
User reviews
FUJIFILM Camera Remote
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
FUJIFILM Camera Remote
No in-app purchases
DJI Ronin
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FUJIFILM Camera Remote free?
Is DJI Ronin free?
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