# Tentacle Setup vs ZIG SIM PRO

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 iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tentacle Setup | ZIG SIM PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-setup/id1035157175/reviews) | **[3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-sim-pro/id1481556614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tentacle Sync GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133987689) | [1-10, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447864635) |

## What reviewers say

### Tentacle Setup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-setup/id1035157175)

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.

**Highlights:** Device control via Bluetooth, Set, sync, and record timecode, Manage SYNC E, TRACK E, and TIMEBAR, Intuitive on-screen instructions, Streamlined workflow management

**In-app purchases:** none


### ZIG SIM PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-sim-pro/id1481556614)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tentacle Setup free?

Tentacle Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ZIG SIM PRO free?

ZIG SIM PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tentacle Setup or ZIG SIM PRO?

ZIG SIM PRO is rated higher. Tentacle Setup averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ZIG SIM PRO averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tentacle Setup or ZIG SIM PRO have ads?

Neither Tentacle Setup nor ZIG SIM PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tentacle Setup or ZIG SIM PRO?

Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, and ZIG SIM PRO monthly. Most recently, Tentacle Setup was updated on August 2, 2026 and ZIG SIM PRO on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*