Tentacle Setup vs LectroRM Watch
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
LectroRM Watch
This application allows users to remotely control various settings on compatible Lectronsonics devices. It offers features like audio level adjustment, sleep mode, and power output control through a simple interface. Ensure your device firmware is up-to-date for full functionality.
- Audio Level Control
- Frequency Adjustment
- Sleep Mode
- Lock Mode
- Power Output Control
- Low Cut Filter
- LED On/Off
- Record/Stop Functionality
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Controllable Settings: - *Audio Level - *Frequency - Sleep Mode - Lock Mode - *Power Output - *Low Cut Filter - *LED On/Off - *Record/Stop Features - Simplistic design for fast and easy use - Sounds are generated dynamically, not loaded from memory *Not all remote control tones are supported by every Lectronsonics device. Lectrosonics® SM transmitters must be configured to accept remote control tones. Hold down arrow while turning on the transmitter. Then select "rc on". The original SM requires firmware version 1.5 (released 12/05) to respond to the remote. The firmware version number appears upon turning on the unit. Any tones properly received but not supported will be met with "---------" response on the transmitter screen. Lectrosonics® is a registered trademark of Lectrosonics Inc. Lectrosonics Inc. does not provide support for this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tentacle Setup at Free against LectroRM Watch's $17.99. Tentacle Setup also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 28 months) and review sentiment (53% vs 33%). LectroRM Watch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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; LectroRM Watch costs $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tentacle Setup holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Tentacle Setup's written reviews are positive against 33% of LectroRM Watch's.
Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, LectroRM Watch every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tentacle Setup | LectroRM Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $17.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | 3.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tentacle Sync GmbH | New Endian LLC |
Customer experience
Tentacle Setup
LectroRM Watch
In-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
LectroRM Watch
No in-app purchases
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