Tentacle Setup vs Aranchor Mobile
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
Aranchor Mobile
This app provides instant field access to project images and documentation via an intuitive VR interface. It supports various GIS formats and offers time-lapse visualization for progress tracking. Cloud storage and real-time collaboration are available, along with mobile AR solutions for on-the-go connectivity.
- GIS format import (GeoTIFF, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML)
- VR interface for field access
- Time-lapse project progress visualization
- Cloud-based storage and collaboration
- Mobile AR solutions
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Support for GIS Formats: Import Geotiff and vector shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, KMZ, and more. Instant Field Access: Access all project images and documentation seamlessly through our intuitive VR interface, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Time-Lapse Visualization: Effortlessly track project progress with our time-lapse feature, visualizing changes over time. Cloud-Based Storage & Collaboration: Store and access project data securely from anywhere, with real-time team collaboration. Mobile Compatibility: Stay connected on-the-go with our mobile AR solutions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aranchor Mobile at 5.0 against Tentacle Setup's 3.9. Aranchor Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Tentacle Setup's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Aranchor Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tentacle Setup has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, Aranchor Mobile every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tentacle Setup | Aranchor Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tentacle Sync GmbH | 3K Building Services Inc |
Customer experience
Tentacle Setup
Aranchor Mobile
In-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
Aranchor Mobile
No in-app purchases
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