Comparison

Tentacle Setup vs Idea Web

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Idea Web

Capture, organize, and visualize your thoughts and ideas into interactive mind maps. This tool transforms complex concepts into actionable plans with a user-friendly interface for dynamic brainstorming and idea management.

Highlights
  • Interactive mind mapping
  • Visual idea webs
  • Color-coded thoughts
  • Easy rearrangement of entries
  • Progress tracking
  • Actionable plan transformation
Features
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When thoughts overflow, don't let them get lost in the abyss. Capture, sort, and cultivate them with Idea Web - MindMap Outline, your personal assistant for harnessing creativity and organizing your brilliant ideas into cohesive, visual, and interactive webs. Idea Web - MindMap Outline is more than just a note-taking app; it's your ultimate tool for dynamic and interactive mind mapping. It provides an intuitive platform to create, organize, and visualize your thoughts, transforming them into comprehensive spider diagrams and idea webs. Capture your flashes of brilliance on the go and record them in an easy, fast, and engaging manner. Change colors to differentiate thoughts. The ease of moving entries around allows you to rearrange your thoughts and ideas as they evolve. Our user-friendly interface makes it easy to sift through complex ideas, prioritizing them and transforming them into actionable plans. With Idea Web - MindMap Outline, idea management is no longer a daunting task; it's a dynamic and exciting journey. As your ideas grow and evolve, track their progress using our unique features. Our app helps you visualize your thought processes, fostering your innovation from initial concept to final implementation. Experience the power of organized, visual thinking with Idea Web - MindMap Outline. Download now, and elevate your brainstorming to an art form. Your ideas, visualized. Your creativity, empowered.

Screenshots

Tentacle Setup4 screens
Idea Web4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tentacle Setup at Free against Idea Web's $3.99. Tentacle Setup also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tentacle Setup is free to download; Idea Web costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tentacle Setup holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, Idea Web every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tentacle Setup versus Idea Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTentacle SetupIdea Web
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTentacle Sync GmbHharry bloch

Customer experience

Tentacle Setup

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%

Idea Web

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tentacle Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Idea Web

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tentacle Setup free?
Tentacle Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idea Web free?
Idea Web costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tentacle Setup or Idea Web?
Tentacle Setup is rated higher. Tentacle Setup averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Idea Web averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tentacle Setup or Idea Web have ads?
Neither Tentacle Setup nor Idea Web shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tentacle Setup or Idea Web?
Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, and Idea Web every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tentacle Setup was updated on August 2, 2026 and Idea Web on September 28, 2026.

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