Tentacle Setup vs ZIG SIM PRO
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
ZIG SIM PRO
This app enables physical prototyping by sending sensor and ARKit feature point data to a specified device. It supports various communication protocols and message types for IoT experimentation without electronic kits.
- Send sensor and ARKit feature point data
- Monitor feature point data with ARKit
- TCP and UDP communication
- Supports OSC and JSON message types
- Save sensor data to local file
- Selectable communication intervals (1-60 FPS)
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ZIG SIM PRO is a prototyping tool for physical computing that streams iPhone sensor data to external devices in real time. From accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, and compass to ARKit (face, body,and marker tracking), NFC, Apple Pencil, camera depth, and mic level — transmit a wide range of data over UDP or TCP in OSC or JSON format at 1, 10, 30, or 60 FPS. No electronic kits required. Perfect for IoT experiments, interactive art, and installation development. A free version, ZIG SIM, is also available to get you started. Upgrade to PRO for access to a broader set of sensors and advanced features. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zig-sim/id1112909974
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tentacle Setup at Free against ZIG SIM PRO's $3.99. Tentacle Setup also leads on device support (5 vs 3). ZIG SIM PRO's advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Tentacle Setup is free to download; ZIG SIM PRO costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Tentacle Setup against 3.9 for ZIG SIM PRO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Tentacle Setup's written reviews are positive against 60% of ZIG SIM PRO's.
Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, ZIG SIM PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tentacle Setup | ZIG SIM PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #189 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tentacle Sync GmbH | 1-10, INC. |
Customer experience
Tentacle Setup
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In-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
ZIG SIM PRO
No in-app purchases
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