Comparison

Tentacle Setup vs Live Timecode Notes

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

Live Timecode Notes

Streamline note-taking for film and live events with timecode synchronization. Organize notes with custom tags, quick buttons, and export them for post-production workflows or spreadsheets. Collaborate with teams in real-time.

Highlights
  • Timecode synchronization
  • Customizable tags and groups
  • Predefined quick comment buttons
  • Real-time online collaboration
  • Export notes as PDF, CSV, or timeline markers
  • Project transfer and cloud backup
Features
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Take timecode-related notes to the next level. Designed for iOS, this app was developed in collaboration with film industry professionals to create the most productive and easy-to-use tool. With customizable tags, predefined buttons, and universal colors, this app is designed to speed up the note-taking process during live events or studio recording. Notes can later be exported as PDF or CSV file to create spreadsheets. Or they can be exported as timeline markers for Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer and other post-production applications. Key features: - Create custom projects for each event or day of shooting - Create custom tags and organize them into groups - Create quick comment buttons for instant notes with predefined values - Create or join online sessions and comment together with your team - Set timecode to match your frame rate (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 NDF, 29.97 DF, 30, 48, 50, 59.94 NDF, 59.94 DF, 60) - Sync Timecode by using the device camera. Film any display with SMPTE timecode and the project and device will be synced to that time. - Set timecode to another time zone to comment on remote video stream - Connect your device to an external clock or timecode generate (for example Tentacle Sync E or Ambient Lockit) - Export notes as document such as PDF or CSV to generate spreadsheets - Export notes as timeline markers for film editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Avid Media Composer - Export notes as titles for Apple Final Cut Pro X - Export notes as captions / subtitles for use as overlay in any NLE - Export notes as OTRN (Open Timecode-Related Notes) - Merge notes into ALE files into the corresponding takes - Transfer projects to other devices - Import projects from other devices. - Backup projects to the EditingTools.io cloud with one click. - Review notes with filter functions for text, timecode, and tags. We have also added two demo projects to make it easier to get started with the tools and try them out. We are very open to feedback and want to hear your ideas on how to improve the app. Thank you to everyone who has supported our app development over the years. It is a truly international project. If you have any feedback, feature improvements or translations, please let us know. The app comes with a free plan that allows the creation of 3 free projects and up to 5 buttons and 10 tags per project. The subscription plan offers an unlimited number of projects, tags, and buttons, and also unlocks all export options. Subscriptions help us cover the cost of developing this application. Please consider supporting us if you like this app. We build this app with security in mind, which means no data is shared with any third party and everything is stored and processed locally unless you choose to share the files over iOS. Data processing is local, secure and confidential and can also be used for critical projects and events. If you have any questions or feature requests, please contact our support team. We are happy to assist you!

Screenshots

Tentacle Setup4 screens
Live Timecode Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Live Timecode Notes at 4.4 against Tentacle Setup's 3.9. Live Timecode Notes also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Tentacle Setup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Live Timecode Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Tentacle Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Timecode Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Tentacle Setup's written reviews are positive against 60% of Live Timecode Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, Live Timecode Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tentacle Setup versus Live Timecode Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTentacle SetupLive Timecode Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTentacle Sync GmbHEditingTools.io

Customer experience

Tentacle Setup

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

Live Timecode Notes

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tentacle Setup

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Timecode Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is Tentacle Setup free?
Tentacle Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Timecode Notes free?
Live Timecode Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tentacle Setup or Live Timecode Notes?
Live Timecode Notes is rated higher. Tentacle Setup averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Live Timecode Notes averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Tentacle Setup or Live Timecode Notes have ads?
Neither Tentacle Setup nor Live Timecode Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tentacle Setup or Live Timecode Notes?
Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, and Live Timecode Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tentacle Setup was updated on August 2, 2026 and Live Timecode Notes on September 7, 2026.

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