Comparison

Tentacle Setup vs Logitech Sync Installer

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

Logitech Sync Installer

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Connect your device to Wi-Fi and enable local networks access. Once complete you can continue remote set up using Logitech Sync.

Screenshots

Tentacle Setup4 screens
Logitech Sync Installer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tentacle Setup at every 4 weeks against Logitech Sync Installer's every 4 months. Tentacle Setup also leads on device support (5 vs 1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, Logitech Sync Installer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tentacle Setup versus Logitech Sync Installer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTentacle SetupLogitech Sync Installer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTentacle Sync GmbHLogitech Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Tentacle Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Logitech Sync Installer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tentacle Setup free?
Tentacle Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Logitech Sync Installer free?
Logitech Sync Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tentacle Setup or Logitech Sync Installer have ads?
Neither Tentacle Setup nor Logitech Sync Installer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tentacle Setup or Logitech Sync Installer?
Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, and Logitech Sync Installer every 4 months. Most recently, Tentacle Setup was updated on August 2, 2026 and Logitech Sync Installer on September 21, 2026.

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