Can I use a gimbal with my phone's native camera app?

Some gimbals (Insta360 Flow) support native camera apps for basic stabilization. However, AI tracking, gesture control, and cinematic modes require the manufacturer's companion app (DJI Mimo, Insta360 app, ZY Cami). For the full feature set, you will use the companion app most of the time.

Gimbal vs Action Mode on iPhone — which is better?

Apple's Action Mode crops the image significantly (about 20%) to achieve stabilization. A gimbal provides stabilization with zero crop and higher resolution. For casual handheld video, Action Mode is more convenient. For professional or content-creation video, a gimbal produces superior results.

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