Tentacle Setup vs UE Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tentacle Setup
This app allows you to control Tentacle SYNC E, TRACK E, and TIMEBAR devices via Bluetooth. It facilitates setting, syncing, and recording timecode for professional audio and video workflows. Simply turn on Bluetooth and follow the on-screen instructions to manage your devices.
- Device control via Bluetooth
- Set, sync, and record timecode
- Manage SYNC E, TRACK E, and TIMEBAR
- Intuitive on-screen instructions
- Streamlined workflow management
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Set. Sync. Record. Manage your Tentacle SYNC E timecode generator, TRACK E timecode audio recorder and TIMEBAR timecode display. Just turn on Bluetooth and follow the instructions. Have fun working with your Tentacles! Questions or suggestions? Contact us via support@tentaclesync.com
UE Remote
Test your Unreal Engine 4 projects directly on your development computer using your iOS device. View and control your game's development with touch and motion controls. It also supports virtual camera functionality for Unreal Engine projects.
- Real-time project testing on iOS
- Touch and motion control input
- Gameplay and input feature iteration
- Virtual Camera plugin support
- Network-based connection
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Unreal Engine Remote lets you quickly and easily test your Unreal Engine 5 and Unreal Editor for Fortnite projects directly on your development computer using your mobile device's touch controls. Stream your preview session directly to your iOS device and iterate on gameplay and input features in real time. Now powered by Pixel Streaming 2, Unreal Engine Remote delivers a faster, higher-quality streaming experience and full compatibility with Unreal Engine 5 and Unreal Editor for Fortnite. How to use Unreal Engine Remote with an Unreal Engine 5 project: * Open your Unreal Engine 5 project. * Launch Unreal Engine Remote on your iOS device. * Enable the Remote Session plugin in your Unreal Engine 5 project. * Make sure your development computer and mobile device are on the same network. * Launch Play In Editor session. * When the session is launched, enter your computer's IP address in the Unreal Engine Remote running on your mobile device and tap Connect. How to use Unreal Engine Remote with an Unreal Editor for Fortnite project: * Open your Unreal Editor for Fortnite project. * Launch Unreal Engine Remote on your iOS device. * Make sure your development computer and mobile device are on the same network. * Launch a Mobile Preview session. * When the session is launched, enter your computer's IP address in the Unreal Engine Remote running on your mobile device and tap Connect. Your preview session will appear on your iOS device, and all touch input on your iOS device will be processed as standard touch input.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tentacle Setup at 3.9 against UE Remote's 1.0. Tentacle Setup also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (53% vs 31%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tentacle Setup holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tentacle Setup has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Tentacle Setup's written reviews are positive against 31% of UE Remote's.
Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, UE Remote every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tentacle Setup | UE Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews — better | 30.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tentacle Sync GmbH | Unreal Engine |
Customer experience
Tentacle Setup
UE Remote
In-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
UE Remote
No in-app purchases
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