# Tentacle Setup vs Final Draft Go

Tentacle Setup and Final Draft Go both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Tentacle Setup's written reviews are positive against 10% of Final Draft Go's. Tentacle Setup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). Final Draft Go's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Final Draft Go sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tentacle Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Tentacle Setup against 4.0 for Final Draft Go. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Final Draft Go has 1.7K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Tentacle Setup's written reviews are positive against 10% of Final Draft Go's.

Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, Final Draft Go every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tentacle Setup | Final Draft Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-setup/id1035157175/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-draft-go/id1614876398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.6% of reviews** | 10.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tentacle Sync GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133987689) | [Cast & Crew Production Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453097971) |

## 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


### Final Draft Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-draft-go/id1614876398)

Write, edit, and read screenplays on your mobile device. Seamlessly sync scripts across platforms and enjoy industry-standard formatting. Ideal for writers on the go.

**Highlights:** Write and edit scripts, Sync scripts via cloud services, Industry-standard formatting, SmartType for auto-completion, ScriptNotes and character highlighting, Grammarly integration, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent for on-the-go ideas
- 👍 Don't be scared of the bad reviews
- 🚀 Saved my life!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and annoying
- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Unusable, unprofessional
- 🐛 Scrolling issues
- 🐛 Typing and formatting problems

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Scrolling and cursor problems
- Formatting and editing bugs
- Sync and file management issues

**Requested features**

- Add Dropbox support
- Improve Magic Keyboard integration
- Add Beat Board and other advanced features
- Unify account system with desktop version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tentacle Setup free?

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

### Is Final Draft Go free?

Final Draft Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tentacle Setup or Final Draft Go?

Final Draft Go is rated higher. Tentacle Setup averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Final Draft Go averages 4.0 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Tentacle Setup or Final Draft Go have ads?

Neither Tentacle Setup nor Final Draft Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tentacle Setup or Final Draft Go?

Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, and Final Draft Go every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tentacle Setup was updated on September 25, 2026 and Final Draft Go on October 1, 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.*