Tentacle Setup vs LucidLink
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
LucidLink
This platform enables seamless global file collaboration by reducing latency and traffic to remote storage. It allows teams to work from anywhere on large files and projects in real-time, with enterprise-grade security and a simple setup.
- Real-time global file collaboration
- High-performance access to large files
- Enterprise-grade zero-knowledge encryption
- Flexible workflow adaptation
- In-app media file preview
- Direct file sharing to third-party apps
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LucidLink’s cloud-native file streaming platform gives teams and tools instant access to large files, anywhere. LucidLink Mobile extends your team’s shared filespace to iOS and Android. Upload footage from the field, preview project files on the go and keep work moving, all in the same filespace your desktop team works from. • Upload from anywhere: get files from your device into your shared filespace instantly. Your team has access the moment you upload. No more transfers, waiting or separate handoffs. • Preview without downloading: browse, stream and preview files directly in the app. Check shots, review assets and share direct links without pulling files to your device. • Stay organized on the go: create folders, move, rename and delete files directly from your phone. Your filespace stays tidy wherever you're working. • Reliable in the field: never lose progress or need to start over. If your connection drops, LucidLink automatically pauses and resumes your upload when connectivity returns. • Secure by design: keep your data protected with zero-knowledge encryption, SSO (SAML) and permission-aware direct links. The same security model as your desktop filespace, everywhere you work. Sign in with your existing credentials or SSO to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tentacle Setup at 3.9 against LucidLink's 3.4. Tentacle Setup also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). LucidLink's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 53%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tentacle Setup holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Tentacle Setup's written reviews are positive against 67% of LucidLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, LucidLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tentacle Setup | LucidLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tentacle Sync GmbH | LucidLink Corp. |
Customer experience
Tentacle Setup
LucidLink
In-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
LucidLink
No in-app purchases
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